Poly 2 vs Tabla Sampler
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Poly 2
This app generates evolving musical patterns and melodies using polyrhythms. It offers extensive sound manipulation with a sampler, multiple effects, and the ability to store numerous configurations. Users can also import their own sounds and integrate with other music production tools.
- Generative polyrhythm sequencing
- Up to 8 simultaneous sounds
- Sampler with envelopes and filters
- Randomize capabilities
- Built-in delay, reverb, distortion, and EQ FX
- AUv3, Audiobus, and IAA support
- Import custom samples
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Poly 2 is a generative sequencer that creates evolving patterns and melodies based on the power of polyrhythms. Check out the promo video: https://youtu.be/ovCXtBynEkw Features: - Up to 8 different sounds at any time - Store up to 16 different configurations for each project - A sampler that includes envelopes, filters, loop crossfading, an LFO and more - Randomise capabilities - Delay, reverb, distortion and EQ FX - Over 100 samples included for free - 13 premade collections of sounds - 13 example projects - AUv3 support, both MIDI and Audio - Audiobus and IAA - Ableton Link - MIDI notes in / out, MIDI CC in / out and MIDI clock in - Import your own samples via iOS Files or WIFI transfer
Tabla Sampler
Experience authentic Tabla taals with professional recordings for practice or performance. Enhance your musical journey with exquisite laya's captured in fine detail, right at your fingertips.
- Accurate Tabla taal execution
- Professional recordings
- Exquisite laya's
- Enhance musical journey
- Riyaz practice tool
- Performance accompaniment
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From the magical fingers of Ustad Toryalai Hashemi (USA) we bring to you the most accurate execution of Tabla taals right on your finger tips. Be it for riyaz or using it in an instrumetal music event, you can use this app to enhance your musical journey and take it to the next level. All the taals were recorded in a highly professional environment and you should be able to feel all the exquisite laya's to the finest details.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Poly 2 at 4.8 against Tabla Sampler's 3.2. Poly 2 also leads on review sentiment (84% vs 50%) and ratings volume (686 vs 10). Tabla Sampler's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.4 vs 16.6). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. Poly 2 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Tabla Sampler asks for nothing beyond the download.
Poly 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Poly 2 has 686 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 84% of Poly 2's written reviews are positive against 50% of Tabla Sampler's.
Poly 2 ships an update every 4 weeks, Tabla Sampler every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Poly 2 | Tabla Sampler |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (686 ratings) — better | 3.2 (10 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 84.1% of reviews — better | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 686 — better | 10 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 11.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 153 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | James Milton | Emal MandozaI |
Customer experience
Poly 2
Tabla Sampler
Bugs and requests
Poly 2
Reported bugs
3 issues- In-app purchase not working for some users
- MIDI connectivity issues with certain apps
- Crashes upon opening for some users
Requested features
8 requests- Ability to preview samples before importing
- Autoslice/autochop functionality for samples
- Support for larger sample imports and automatic slot filling
- Granulizer effect
- Note repeat and vinyl effects
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- More built-in effects and processing options
- Ability to create and arrange full songs
- M1 Mac compatibility
Tabla Sampler
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Poly 2
- Pro mode$11.99
Tabla Sampler
No in-app purchases
Questions
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