Comparison

sEGments by Elliott Garage vs Sample Crate

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

Head to head
About

sEGments by Elliott Garage

This app allows you to import audio files and slice them into individual samples. You can then play these slices using MIDI controllers or on-screen pads, with independent control over each slice's parameters and effects. It also automatically detects BPM and key, and can be used standalone or as an AudioUnit within other music apps.

Highlights
  • Automatic and manual audio slicing
  • MIDI controller and on-screen pad/keyboard playback
  • Independent slice parameters and effects
  • Automatic BPM and key detection
  • Standalone and AudioUnit AU3 hosting
  • Real-time time stretching and pitch shifting
Features
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With sEGments slicer/sampler app you can Import any loop/sample/audio file and find the best samples inside it, using the automatic transient detection or manually adding markers. You can play the slices with any MIDI external controller or with the builtin pads and keyboard layout; also each slice can be played chromatically as in a real synth with mono or polyphonic voices (up to 12). Each slice has independent parameters (all automatable in any AU host), such as reverse, level, attack, release, start point and length and individual fxs (reverb, delay, bitcrusher and filter) that can be changed on the fly thanks to its flexible audio engine. sEGments automatically detect BPM and root key of your audio file and it can adjust its tempo and pitch according to your project settings. It can be used both in standalone or hosted as AudioUnit AU3 inside apps like GarageBand, AUM, BeatMaker3, NanoStudio2, n-Track9 and others, and it supports AU Multi-output. Features - Stand-alone, AudioUnit, AudioUnit Multi-output & AudioUnit FX - Universal app for both your iPad & iPhone - MIDI in /MIDI out - AU3 multi-output - AU3 Fx to record samples from other apps - import your sample in multiple formats (wav, aiff, mp3, mov, caf, m4a) - Samples Drag & drop from File App or via airdrop from your Mac or other iOS devices - Up to 16 slices each one with individual parameters, ADSR and effects (delay, reverb, bit crusher and filter) - 6 triggering modes - one shot, gate, loop, ping pong, link, thru - BPM & Key detection - Record from device mic, usb audio devices or other apps - Transient detection - Transient beat division - Import/export presets - Open slices directly in EG Pulse - Support Apple loops transients recognition - Lazy chopping - Realtime time stretching and pitch shifting - Mono & polyphonic up to 12 voices - Downloadable sample pack by Soundtrack Loops Please remember that is just the first version of the app, so if you have any feeback, request or suggestion please write at info@elliottgarage.com

About

Sample Crate

Easily manage and preview your sample library on your mobile device. Create custom sample kits, play them via pads, and export them for use in other applications. Features include batch renaming and audio extraction from videos.

Highlights
  • Instant sample preview
  • Create sample kits with tags
  • Play samples via pads
  • Export sample chains
  • Batch rename samples
  • Extract audio from videos
Features
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Sample Crate allows you to swiftly browse all your sample library on your mobile device. It can instantly preview any sample by just tapping it. If you like a particular sample you can add it to the Crate Player where you can play them via pads like on your favorite instrument. Top features: • Instant play any sample from your iOS device. • Create sample kits by tagging your files • Tags & Favorites are synced via iCloud • Play your samples via pads • Export sample chains to use in your favorite hardware sampler or any other iOS Apps • Batch rename your samples • Extract audio from videos or screen recordings. • Use it side by side with Any other iOS app and just drag over your favorite samples. And much more coming.

Screenshots

sEGments by Elliott Garage4 screens
Sample Crate4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Sample Crate at $2.99 against sEGments by Elliott Garage's $12.99. Sample Crate also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). sEGments by Elliott Garage's advantage is ratings volume (172 vs 44) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On rating, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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

sEGments by Elliott Garage costs $12.99 and Sample Crate $2.99 up front. sEGments by Elliott Garage sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Sample Crate asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for sEGments by Elliott Garage against 4.7 for Sample Crate. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 172 and 44 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 78% of sEGments by Elliott Garage's written reviews are positive against 79% of Sample Crate's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

sEGments by Elliott Garage ships an update every 10 days, Sample Crate weekly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
sEGments by Elliott Garage versus Sample Crate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametersEGments by Elliott GarageSample Crate
Price$12.99$2.99 — better
Rating4.8 (172 ratings) — better4.7 (44 ratings)
Positive reviews77.9% of reviews78.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings172 — better44
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperElliott GarageCristina Buga

Customer experience

sEGments by Elliott Garage

All ratings172 ratings
Positive95.3%
Neutral1.7%
Negative2.9%
Written reviews77 reviews
Positive77.9%
Neutral7.8%
Negative14.3%

Sample Crate

All ratings44 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral6.8%
Negative2.3%
Written reviews38 reviews
Positive78.9%
Neutral10.5%
Negative10.5%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

sEGments by Elliott Garage

One-time1
  • sEGments SUPERSONIC EDITION$3.99
None

Sample Crate

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is sEGments by Elliott Garage free?
sEGments by Elliott Garage costs $12.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Sample Crate free?
Sample Crate costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, sEGments by Elliott Garage or Sample Crate?
sEGments by Elliott Garage is rated higher. sEGments by Elliott Garage averages 4.8 out of 5 from 172 ratings, while Sample Crate averages 4.7 from 44 ratings.
Do sEGments by Elliott Garage or Sample Crate have ads?
Neither sEGments by Elliott Garage nor Sample Crate shows ads.
Which is updated more often, sEGments by Elliott Garage or Sample Crate?
sEGments by Elliott Garage ships an update every 10 days, and Sample Crate weekly. Most recently, sEGments by Elliott Garage was updated on November 3, 2026 and Sample Crate on November 3, 2026.

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