Comparison

Flip Sampler vs SPHERE Connect 2

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

SPHERE Connect 2

Features
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Sphere Connect 2 is free to download and use. It is the companion remote control app for Ginger Audio Sphere immersive monitoring systems. Control your Sphere sessions directly from your iPhone or iPad with real-time access to monitoring controls, session status, and immersive audio workflows. Designed for professional studios, post-production facilities, and immersive audio environments, Sphere Connect 2 provides convenient wireless control while maintaining the precision required for professional monitoring. A Ginger Audio application for Sphere users

Screenshots

Flip Sampler4 screens
SPHERE Connect 23 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: SPHERE Connect 2 at Free against Flip Sampler's $11.99. SPHERE Connect 2 also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 4 weeks) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). Flip Sampler's advantage is chart position (#177 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

SPHERE Connect 2 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, SPHERE Connect 2 weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Flip Sampler versus SPHERE Connect 2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlip SamplerSPHERE Connect 2
Price$11.99Free — better
Rating4.2 (326 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews64.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings326 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#177 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.612.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size208 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSuture Sound Inc.Ginger Audio Technology Ltd.

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

SPHERE Connect 2

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Flip Sampler

No in-app purchases

None

SPHERE Connect 2

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Flip Sampler free?
Flip Sampler costs $11.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is SPHERE Connect 2 free?
SPHERE Connect 2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Flip Sampler or SPHERE Connect 2 have ads?
Neither Flip Sampler nor SPHERE Connect 2 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Flip Sampler or SPHERE Connect 2?
Flip Sampler ships an update every 4 weeks, and SPHERE Connect 2 weekly. Most recently, Flip Sampler was updated on October 13, 2026 and SPHERE Connect 2 on October 7, 2026.

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