Comparison

Flip Sampler vs Detronome

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Flip Sampler

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
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Flip is a sample-based mobile music studio that was designed for a fast and intuitive work flow. Import your own sounds via AirDrop or the Files app, or record sounds directly with your device's microphone or a connected iOS interface. As soon as you record a sound it’s available to be played on drum pads as well as being mapped across a keyboard. Sounds can be subtly shaped or entirely transformed using the built-in effects and easy-to-use editing tools. You can record a quantized or unquantized performance on the pads or keyboard. There is also a full piano roll where you can enter and edit notes and velocities. Record knob movements or draw automation by hand to bring even more life to your sounds. Every automation lane can also have its own independent length, for polymetric and generative music possibilities. Create up to 16 different sections for your song and drag and drop them into any order to create your arrangement. Mixing and mastering tools allow you to finish a full track without ever leaving your phone. You can export your full track, or hit the tape icon and record the live output of the app while you tweak anything on the fly. Both options allow you to capture individual track stems as well! A performance page lets you trigger your patterns live while controlling a global filter, assignable pitch bends and reverb sends, and a random fill generator. Artist packs are available in-app at $3.99 or less, which include original sounds and projects from Andrew Huang, Cuckoo, Chuck Sutton, Kilamanzego, Pusher, and more on the way all the time. Features: - 9 track sampler - 4 effects per track: Delay, Filter, Chorus, Bitcrush - Graphic EQ per track - Monophonic or up to 16-note polyphonic playback per sample - Adjustable pitch, volume, playback direction, sample start and stop points - Looping Envelope with forward, backward, both (ping pong) direction - 19 automatable parameters per track - Independent lengths for each automation lane - Automation can be recorded via knob movements or drawn by hand - Drum pad and keyboard input - Full piano roll with 10 octaves, note velocity, editing tools - Randomization over sample selection for quick inspiration - Randomization over note position to create surprising variations - Drag-and-drop song arrangement page - Global reverb with individual track sends - Mixing and mastering tools - Powerful performance features for creating instant fills, pitch shifts, reverb sends, and global low or high pass filtering - Export full track and stems - Live recording of performances - Metronome with tap tempo and swing/shuffle - Ableton Link integration for easy syncing with other devices over WiFi - Share projects and sounds via AirDrop, email, etc. - Undo and redo

About

Detronome

Features
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Design Your Practice with Detronome. Detronome is a multi-functional metronome app designed for all instrumentalists. Going beyond basic tempo keeping, it offers 4 core modes to structure your practice routines and track your performance stamina. The consistent dark theme UI reduces eye strain, keeping you fully focused on your music. ■ Beat — Core Metronome Features · Supports BPM 20–300: Drag left or right to adjust tempo intuitively, or fine-tune with −1/+1 buttons. · TAP Tempo: Input your desired speed instantly with a tap. · 9 tempo names (Largo, Andante, Allegro, etc.) displayed automatically. · Supports various time signatures: 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 5/4, 6/8, 7/8, 9/8, and 12/8. · Subdivision: 4 types for the /4 series, and 3 types for the /8 series. · Accent Customization: Tap each beat to cycle through Accent, Medium, Weak, and Mute to build your own rhythm patterns. · Background Pulse: Feel the beat visually with an edge-glowing effect, even without sound. • Preset: Save the tempo you need and practice anytime with your preferred settings. ■ Automator — Gradual Tempo Build-up · Automatically increases tempo from a starting BPM to a target BPM based on your rules. · Customize the BPM increment and the number of repeating measures for each step. · Real-time display of current progress and remaining time keeps you focused. ■ Interval — Structured Training & Rest · Loop practice and rest periods by rounds. · Fine-tune the number of rounds, practice BPM, play time, and rest time. · A visual timeline preview lets you check the entire routine at a glance. · Skip rest periods anytime with a single tap to jump straight into the next round. ■ Endurance — Test Your Limits · Automatically starts tracking via microphone input and stops after 1.5 seconds of silence. · Set a target BPM and test how long you can maintain the speed. · High scores for each BPM are securely saved locally with dates. · The real-time input level bar responds visually, notifying you the exact moment you break your record. ■ Seamless Experience Anywhere · Eye-friendly dark theme UI with a clean, unified design system. · Sessions pause automatically when switching tabs to prevent unwanted interruptions. · Toggle the background pulse effect on or off in settings anytime. Adjust your rhythm with Beat, push your limits with Automator, structure your pacing with Interval, and log your achievements with Endurance. With Detronome, your practice time is intentionally designed and built, not just passed by.

Screenshots

Flip Sampler4 screens
Detronome4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Detronome at Free against Flip Sampler's $11.99. Detronome also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 4 weeks). Flip Sampler's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). On in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Detronome is free to download; Flip Sampler costs $11.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Flip Sampler ships an update every 4 weeks, Detronome every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Flip Sampler versus Detronome: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlip SamplerDetronome
Price$11.99Free — better
Rating4.2 (326 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews64.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings326 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size208 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSuture Sound Inc.jungsun lee

Bugs and requests

Flip Sampler

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • 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

5 requests
  • 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

Detronome

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Flip Sampler

No in-app purchases

None

Detronome

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Flip Sampler free?
Flip Sampler costs $11.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Detronome free?
Detronome is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Flip Sampler or Detronome have ads?
Detronome shows ads; Flip Sampler does not.
Which is updated more often, Flip Sampler or Detronome?
Flip Sampler ships an update every 4 weeks, and Detronome every 4 days. Most recently, Flip Sampler was updated on October 19, 2026 and Detronome on October 15, 2026.

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