# Chomplr vs mKer

The clearest difference is rating: mKer at 4.5 against Chomplr's 4.0. mKer also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 20) and price ($3.99 vs $4.99). Chomplr's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (102 vs 22). On review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Chomplr costs $4.99 and mKer $3.99 up front. Chomplr sells 20 one-off in-app purchases. mKer asks for nothing beyond the download.

mKer holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 102 and 22 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of Chomplr's written reviews are positive against 64% of mKer's.

Chomplr ships an update every 3 days, mKer every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Chomplr | mKer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **$3.99** |
| Rating | [4.0 (102 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chomplr/id1470553213/reviews) | **[4.5 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mker/id1635296839/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **102** | 22 |
| Positive reviews | 56.3% of reviews | **63.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 1.3 GB | 57 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MSXII Sound Design](https://appshunter.io/developer/1292776926) | [Axart Labs OU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1814434331) |

## What reviewers say

### Chomplr

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chomplr/id1470553213)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (20)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Power Play Sessions | $0.99 | one-time |
| Strummed Soul Vol.1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Loops from 1984 Vol.1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Circa 1996 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Lofi Jazz Guitar v2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Synthesized Soul 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Psychedelic Soul Vol. 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Trap Melodics v1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bungalow Drums 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Muted Horns Loop Pack 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Lofi Jazz Guitar Vol.1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Muted Horns Loop Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Trap Melodics v3 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 70's Soul Aesthetcis | $1.99 | one-time |
| Cassettes & Pedals Vol.1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Ivory Soul Vol.1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Black Luxury Collection 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Lo-Fly Drums Vol. 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pro Feature-Sample Import | $2.99 | one-time |
| Cassettes & Pedals Vol.2 | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎶 Great sounds and samples
- 💡 Inspirational for music creation
- 👍 Easy and fun workflow
- 🚀 Fast idea sketching
- ✨ High-quality audio

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Expensive sample packs (sometimes)
- 🤔 Unintuitive interface
- 💰 In-app purchases can be steep
- ⚠️ Limited sample import length
- 🚫 No velocity sensitivity for MIDI

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### mKer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mker/id1635296839)

A versatile MIDI step sequencer designed for music creation. It offers multiple outputs, extensive pattern and lane customization, and advanced step editing. Best used within an AUv3 host app for sound generation.

**Highlights:** 8 MIDI outputs, 64 Patterns with 16 Lanes each, Customizable Steps and Step Size per Lane, Advanced Step Parameters (Pitch, Velocity, Probability, etc.), Flexible Editor with Step Entry Keyboard, 32 Clips with Repeat Functionality, Performance Tab with Assignable Sliders and Morphing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Chomplr free?

Chomplr costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is mKer free?

mKer costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Chomplr or mKer?

mKer is rated higher. Chomplr averages 4.0 out of 5 from 102 ratings, while mKer averages 4.5 from 22 ratings.

### Do Chomplr or mKer have ads?

Neither Chomplr nor mKer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Chomplr or mKer?

Chomplr ships an update every 3 days, and mKer every 3 weeks. Most recently, Chomplr was updated on October 6, 2026 and mKer on October 6, 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.*