Flip Sampler vs RigShot
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
RigShot
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Built for guitarists, this all-in-one app combines tone shaping with amp simulations and effects, practice tools, and performance video recording. Tone processing runs directly on your iPhone, so there’s no need to carry heavy gear. Play with the sound you want, anytime, anywhere. KEY FEATURES • Four amp types, ranging from Clean to High Gain • 13 effects for flexible tone shaping • IR-based cabinet simulation • Record performance videos with your processed guitar tone • Import and play audio files as backing tracks • Drum machine and metronome • Guitar tuner • Save and recall presets BASIC MODE AND FULL MODE Basic Mode is free to use. Some amps, effects, and other features require Full Mode. Full Mode is available through an auto-renewable subscription. You can also unlock Full Mode for a limited time by choosing to watch a rewarded ad. An iPhone-compatible audio interface is required to connect an electric guitar directly to your iPhone. Features and included content may change in future updates. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://rigshot.app/privacy/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: RigShot at Free against Flip Sampler's $11.99. RigShot also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 4 weeks). Flip Sampler's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On device support 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
RigShot is free to download; Flip Sampler costs $11.99 up front. RigShot sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Flip Sampler asks for nothing beyond the download.
Flip Sampler ships an update every 4 weeks, RigShot every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Flip Sampler | RigShot |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $11.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.2 (326 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 64.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 326 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 208 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Suture Sound Inc. | Ryo Izumoto |
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
RigShot
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Flip Sampler
No in-app purchases
RigShot
- RigShot Full Monthly$2.991 Month









