Comparison

Flip Sampler vs ZONAS

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
Currently charting
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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

ZONAS

Features
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ZONAS is the home of local musicians. Discover singers, bands, DJs, and artists from your city, state, and country - all in one beautifully simple app. BROWSE BY REGION Explore a growing directory of musicians organized by zone, state, and country. Find the artists shaping your local scene. EVERY ARTIST, ONE LINK Each musician gets their own profile: photos, bio, music, videos, upcoming dates, and direct contact. A single link that says everything. DISCOVER & CONNECT Watch their latest videos, listen to their music, check their agenda, and reach out directly. No noise - just the artists. FOR MUSICIANS Create your profile, showcase your work, and get discovered by fans, venues, and promoters. Go Premium to unlock featured placement, detailed stats, and more. Whether you are a fan looking for your next favorite artist or a musician ready to be found, ZONAS puts your local music scene in your pocket. PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTION (Featured Artist) - Featured Artist placement - Detailed profile analytics - Priority visibility $7.99 USD per month (1-month auto-renewable subscription). Billed monthly to your Apple Account; renews automatically until canceled. Cancel anytime in Settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://zonas.pro/privacy Welcome to your scene.

Screenshots

Flip Sampler4 screens
ZONAS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: ZONAS at Free against Flip Sampler's $11.99. Flip Sampler's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and chart position (#57 vs unranked). On update cadence, ads and iOS requirement 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

ZONAS is free to download; Flip Sampler costs $11.99 up front. ZONAS sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $7.99 per month. Flip Sampler asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Flip Sampler ships an update every 4 weeks, ZONAS every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Flip Sampler versus ZONAS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlip SamplerZONAS
Price$11.99Free — better
Rating4.2 (326 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews64.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings326 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#57 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size208 MB65 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSuture Sound Inc.Aider Tech Solutions LLC

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

ZONAS

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Flip Sampler

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

ZONAS

Subscriptions1
  • Featured Artist$7.991 Month

Questions

Is Flip Sampler free?
Flip Sampler costs $11.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is ZONAS free?
ZONAS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Flip Sampler or ZONAS have ads?
Neither Flip Sampler nor ZONAS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Flip Sampler or ZONAS?
Flip Sampler ships an update every 4 weeks, and ZONAS every 3 weeks. Most recently, Flip Sampler was updated on October 13, 2026 and ZONAS on September 30, 2026.

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