# Drambo vs Flip Sampler

The clearest difference is price: Flip Sampler at $11.99 against Drambo's $24.99. Flip Sampler also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and chart position (#101 vs unranked). Drambo's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.2) and review sentiment (87% vs 65%). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Drambo costs $24.99 and Flip Sampler $11.99 up front. Drambo sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Flip Sampler asks for nothing beyond the download.

Drambo holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 325 and 326 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 87% of Drambo's written reviews are positive against 65% of Flip Sampler's.

Drambo ships an update monthly, Flip Sampler every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on October 13, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Drambo | Flip Sampler |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $24.99 | **$11.99** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (325 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drambo/id1469365718/reviews)** | [4.2 (326 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flip-sampler/id1486629619/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 325 | **326** |
| Positive reviews | **86.7% of reviews** | 64.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#101** |
| Size | 144 MB | 208 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BeepStreet](https://appshunter.io/developer/321412321) | [Suture Sound Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1486629618) |

## What reviewers say

### Drambo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drambo/id1469365718)

This app offers a flexible sound design experience, allowing users to build beats, create synthesizers, and process audio with effects. Its innovative modular system simplifies connections and organization, making it suitable for both beginners and experienced musicians. It functions as a standalone application or a plugin within a DAW.

**Highlights:** Modular sound design, Intuitive cable-less connections, Advanced sequencer, Standalone and AUv3 plugin, Over 140 modules, Polyphonic stereo processing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Granular extension | $4.99 | one-time |
| Waves extension | $4.99 | one-time |
| Formants extension | $4.99 | one-time |
| DSP extensions 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Visual extension | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Incredibly powerful and flexible
- 🎨 Endless creative possibilities
- 👍 Intuitive and well-designed interface
- 🔧 Modular synth capabilities
- 🎛️ Excellent sequencing and groove box features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and stability issues
- 🔒 Limited undo/redo functionality
- 🔊 Audio export issues (pitch/tempo problems)
- 🔀 Lack of dedicated audio track support

**Reported bugs**

- Audio cutting out after 5 minutes of use
- Presets and patches not loading properly
- Incompatibility with certain iOS devices

**Requested features**

- Stem/track export functionality
- MIDI CC learn and external control
- Ableton Link support
- More parameter control and modulation options
- Improved piano roll and sequencing tools


### Flip Sampler

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flip-sampler/id1486629619)

**Currently charting:** #101 Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

Create music on the go with this intuitive, sample-based studio. Import or record sounds, shape them with effects, and arrange them into full tracks. Features include a piano roll, automation, and live performance tools.

**Highlights:** Sample-based music creation, Import/record sounds, Built-in effects and editing, Piano roll and automation, Song arrangement and mixing, Live performance features, Export tracks and stems

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Intuitive and easy to use
- 👍 Powerful sampling and automation features
- 💡 Great for sketching out musical ideas on the go
- 🚀 Responsive and fast workflow
- 👍 Comprehensive and feature-rich for the price

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
- 🐛 Bugs with MIDI, automation, and sample management
- 👎 Limited to 9 sample pads
- 👎 Glitchy piano roll and note editing
- 👎 Delay and latency issues with Bluetooth devices

**Reported bugs**

- Samples randomly re-pitch or lose settings
- Undo function doesn't work as expected
- Exported tracks have different key/pitch than original
- Metronome glitches and stops working
- Dynamic island on iPhone 14 Pro covers UI elements

**Requested features**

- Expand to 16 or more sample pads
- Add longer loop/pattern lengths
- Implement MIDI controller support
- Improve sample organization and folder management
- Add resampling and time-stretching capabilities


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Drambo free?

Drambo costs $24.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Flip Sampler free?

Flip Sampler costs $11.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Drambo or Flip Sampler?

Drambo is rated higher. Drambo averages 4.8 out of 5 from 325 ratings, while Flip Sampler averages 4.2 from 326 ratings.

### Do Drambo or Flip Sampler have ads?

Neither Drambo nor Flip Sampler shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Drambo or Flip Sampler?

Drambo ships an update monthly, and Flip Sampler every 4 weeks. Most recently, Drambo was updated on October 13, 2026 and Flip Sampler on October 13, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*