Chomplr vs sEGments by Elliott Garage
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Chomplr
This app allows for creative sample manipulation on iOS, enabling users to chop, edit, and add effects to audio samples. It functions as a standalone module or an AUv3 plugin for use in various music production apps. Import your own sounds or explore a royalty-free library.
- Unique sample chopper for iOS
- Standalone and AUv3 plugin
- Over 150 royalty-free stock samples
- Built-in sample store
- Stock FX suite
- Chromatic sample mode
- Detailed sample editing parameters
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The Chomplr name is taken from sample "Chopping Rompler", inspired by the timeless workflow of creating music using samples to make new works. As of version 1.2.0, you can now import your own samples into Chomplr. Chomplr brings a new iOS approach to creative sample manipulation. As a standalone module or AUv3 plugin, Chomplr offers quick access to it's robust sample library and an online store is built in. Samples for use within Chomplr are royalty free. Sample data can be edited and one or more effects added and adjusted in quick and simple fashion. While a wealth of parameters are provided, the true user experience and inspiration comes from slicing, tweaking and editing while playing by ear. Chomplr installs as an iOS AUv3 plugin instrument, compatible for use within host apps such as Garageband, Beatmaker 3, Cubasis, Audiobus, AUM, iMPC, and more. Key Features: • Unique sample chopper for iOS music making • Includes both standalone and AUv3 (plugin) capability • Compatible with Garageband, Beatmaker 3, AUM, Audiobus, Cubasis, Nano Studiok, iMPC, and many more hosts • Stock library of over 150 original, award winning samples by MSXII Sound Design. All royalty free within Chomplr. • Built-in store with hundreds of samples to preview & purchase • Stock FX such as Lofi, Echo, Flanger, LP & HP filters, Drive, Reverb & Dirt • Chromatic sample mode allowing a sample chop to be played across keys • Sample editing parameters, per chop, such as Start, End, Attack, Release, Tune, Vol, Pan, Loop, and Reverse • A comprehensive user manual available at: msxaudio.com/pages/iosapps • Robust roadmap that includes many features to come! Series of Chomplr videos to get you going: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTD5F5uQpHAvUctTuQyROmMlkKZo9guGj Info on all MSXII Sound Design Apps: https://www.msxaudio.com/pages/iosapps Join the user forum for tips/tricks/support: https://www.msxaudio.com/community/chat Visit us: https://msxaudio.com Peace, love, & blessings to all. Thank you for checking out Chomplr.
sEGments by Elliott Garage
This app allows you to import audio files and slice them into individual samples. You can then play these slices using MIDI controllers or on-screen pads, with independent control over each slice's parameters and effects. It also automatically detects BPM and key, and can be used standalone or as an AudioUnit within other music apps.
- Automatic and manual audio slicing
- MIDI controller and on-screen pad/keyboard playback
- Independent slice parameters and effects
- Automatic BPM and key detection
- Standalone and AudioUnit AU3 hosting
- Real-time time stretching and pitch shifting
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With sEGments slicer/sampler app you can Import any loop/sample/audio file and find the best samples inside it, using the automatic transient detection or manually adding markers. You can play the slices with any MIDI external controller or with the builtin pads and keyboard layout; also each slice can be played chromatically as in a real synth with mono or polyphonic voices (up to 12). Each slice has independent parameters (all automatable in any AU host), such as reverse, level, attack, release, start point and length and individual fxs (reverb, delay, bitcrusher and filter) that can be changed on the fly thanks to its flexible audio engine. sEGments automatically detect BPM and root key of your audio file and it can adjust its tempo and pitch according to your project settings. It can be used both in standalone or hosted as AudioUnit AU3 inside apps like GarageBand, AUM, BeatMaker3, NanoStudio2, n-Track9 and others, and it supports AU Multi-output. Features - Stand-alone, AudioUnit, AudioUnit Multi-output & AudioUnit FX - Universal app for both your iPad & iPhone - MIDI in /MIDI out - AU3 multi-output - AU3 Fx to record samples from other apps - import your sample in multiple formats (wav, aiff, mp3, mov, caf, m4a) - Samples Drag & drop from File App or via airdrop from your Mac or other iOS devices - Up to 16 slices each one with individual parameters, ADSR and effects (delay, reverb, bit crusher and filter) - 6 triggering modes - one shot, gate, loop, ping pong, link, thru - BPM & Key detection - Record from device mic, usb audio devices or other apps - Transient detection - Transient beat division - Import/export presets - Open slices directly in EG Pulse - Support Apple loops transients recognition - Lazy chopping - Realtime time stretching and pitch shifting - Mono & polyphonic up to 12 voices - Downloadable sample pack by Soundtrack Loops Please remember that is just the first version of the app, so if you have any feeback, request or suggestion please write at info@elliottgarage.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: sEGments by Elliott Garage at 4.8 against Chomplr's 4.1. sEGments by Elliott Garage also leads on review sentiment (78% vs 56%). Chomplr's advantage is price ($4.99 vs $12.99) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 10 days). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Chomplr costs $4.99 and sEGments by Elliott Garage $12.99 up front. Chomplr sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and sEGments by Elliott Garage sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
sEGments by Elliott Garage holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 103 and 172 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of Chomplr's written reviews are positive against 78% of sEGments by Elliott Garage's.
Chomplr ships an update every 3 days, sEGments by Elliott Garage every 10 days. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.
| Parameter | Chomplr | sEGments by Elliott Garage |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 — better | $12.99 |
| Rating | 4.1 (103 ratings) | 4.8 (172 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 56.3% of reviews | 77.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 103 | 172 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days — better | Every 10 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1.3 GB | 60 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MSXII Sound Design | Elliott Garage |
Customer experience
Chomplr
sEGments by Elliott Garage
Bugs and requests
Chomplr
Reported bugs
19 issues- Store update not working
- UI chopped off on iPad Mini
- Purchased sound packs not accessible after reinstall
- Purchased sound packs disappear
- Glitchy in GarageBand, loses trigger points
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- Dropped triggers randomly
- Purchased samples not loading
- Play button doesn't work in shop
- Crashes when opening store
- Packs won't download, appear and disappear
- Selecting ranges (start/end points) jumps
- Purchased samples don't load after changing iPads
- App crashes after 30-40 mins standalone
- UI out of place in Key Settings on iPhone
- Option to delete imported sample is greyed out
- Restore purchases not working
- App crashes when launching sample purchase feature
- State saving issues (samples changed after reload)
- Connectivity issues with Audiobus
Requested features
21 requests- Ability to cut samples within the app
- Add new sample packs
- Velocity sensitivity for MIDI controllers
- Save and share projects
- Save favorite selections in browser
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- Rename samples in browser
- Search bar in browser
- Ability to save project state/chop edits
- Zoom in on waveform
- Record button
- MIDI Learn for controllers
- User sample import (major request)
- Snap to zero crossing for chop points
- Pinch to zoom waveform
- More keys on keyboard view
- More effects/resampling
- Organize samples by BPM and key
- Cloud-based file size reduction
- Connect Bluetooth MIDI controllers
- Basic transient detect function
- Pads option instead of keyboard
sEGments by Elliott Garage
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Chomplr
- Power Play Sessions$0.99
- Strummed Soul Vol.1$0.99
- Loops from 1984 Vol.1$0.99
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- Synthesized Soul 2$0.99
- Psychedelic Soul Vol. 2$0.99
- 70's Soul Aesthetcis$1.99
- Cassettes & Pedals Vol.1$1.99
- Ivory Soul Vol.1$1.99
- Black Luxury Collection 1$1.99
- Pro Feature-Sample Import$2.99
sEGments by Elliott Garage
- sEGments SUPERSONIC EDITION$3.99
Questions
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