# Decent Sampler vs PaulXStretch

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PaulXStretch at 94% against Decent Sampler's 52%. PaulXStretch also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 58) and rating (4.9 vs 4.6). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Decent Sampler sells 58 one-off in-app purchases. PaulXStretch asks for nothing beyond the download.

PaulXStretch holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 52 and 72 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of Decent Sampler's written reviews are positive against 94% of PaulXStretch's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Decent Sampler | PaulXStretch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (52 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/decent-sampler/id1530441977/reviews) | **[4.9 (72 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paulxstretch/id1619014008/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 52 | **72** |
| Positive reviews | 52.2% of reviews | **94.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 38 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **9.3** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Decidedly, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/783782943) | [Sonosaurus LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/338977569) |

## What reviewers say

### Decent Sampler

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/decent-sampler/id1530441977)

This music app lets you use professional-quality sample libraries on your mobile device. It supports Decent Samples libraries and SFZs, and can be used within other music production apps as an AUv3 plugin.

**Highlights:** Use professional sample libraries, Supports Decent Samples libraries, Supports SFZ files, AUv3 plugin compatibility, Standalone app functionality, New libraries added weekly

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (58)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Box Violin | Free | one-time |
| Dave Choir | Free | one-time |
| Resonator Glockenspiel | Free | one-time |
| Banjo Ukulele | Free | one-time |
| Kalimba | Free | one-time |
| Ukelin | $0.99 | one-time |
| Decent Sampler Store Item 3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Decent Sampler Store Item 4 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Weber 1929 Baby Grand | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ramshackle Zither | $4.99 | one-time |
| Decent Sampler Store Item 5 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Music Major Sample Library | $4.99 | one-time |
| Sawblade Kalimba Library | $4.99 | one-time |
| Melodica | $4.99 | one-time |
| Distance: Zero | $4.99 | one-time |
| Little Church Organ | $4.99 | one-time |
| Indie Guitar | $5.99 | one-time |
| Decent Sampler Store Item 6 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Decent Sampler Store Item 7 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Paper Drums | $6.99 | one-time |
| Relic Keyboard | $7.99 | one-time |
| Decent Sampler Store Item 8 | $7.99 | one-time |
| HS-3715 Keyboard | $7.99 | one-time |
| Malevolence by Venus Theory | $8.99 | one-time |
| Viola Ensemble | $9.99 | one-time |
| Indie Bass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Metal Cups | $9.99 | one-time |
| Phonoharp | $9.99 | one-time |
| Violin Ensemble | $9.99 | one-time |
| Ethereal Vocals | $9.99 | one-time |
| Decent Sampler Store Item 10 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Kalimba by Darel | $9.99 | one-time |
| Dangerous Undertones | $9.99 | one-time |
| Chroma Vol. 1 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Luminate | $9.99 | one-time |
| Horror Box | $9.99 | one-time |
| Tape Violins Sample Library | $10.99 | one-time |
| Interlaced Sample Library | $14.99 | one-time |
| Decent Sampler Store Item 15 | $15.00 | one-time |
| Decent Sampler Store Item 16 | $16.00 | one-time |
| Decent Sampler Store Item 19 | $19.00 | one-time |
| alt.strings | $19.99 | one-time |
| Felt & Fog | $19.99 | one-time |
| Organic Orchestra | $19.99 | one-time |
| Indie Drums | $19.99 | one-time |
| Bitscape 95 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Thyssia by Venus Theory | $19.99 | one-time |
| Decent Samples Store Item 20 | $20.00 | one-time |
| Decent Samples Store Item 24 | $24.00 | one-time |
| The Void | $24.99 | one-time |
| Processed Guitars | $24.99 | one-time |
| Decent Samples Store Item 25 | $25.00 | one-time |
| String Flows | $29.99 | one-time |
| 70s Summer Camp Sample Library | $29.99 | one-time |
| Decent Samples Store Item 30 | $30.00 | one-time |
| LoFi VaporTones Ds | $33.99 | one-time |
| Decent Samples Store Item 39 | $39.00 | one-time |
| Chamberlin M1 by Jamie Lidell | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎶 Great sounds and libraries
- 🎹 Powerful sampler for iOS
- 💡 Free sample packs available
- ✨ High-quality instruments
- 🔄 Actively developed with updates

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and instability
- 💾 High RAM and storage usage
- 🔌 Issues with Logic Pro on iOS
- 🐌 Slow download manager
- 🤷‍♂️ Not working with older iPads

**Reported bugs**

- Instant crash on load
- App stopped working after iOS update
- AUV3 crashes out of nowhere
- Unresponsive upon opening
- Server issues for login

**Requested features**

- Add user/pass fill from password keeper
- Implement a download manager for multiple instruments
- Allow running within IAA or Audiobus
- Add ability to clear cache
- Fix multi-track support in AUV3


### PaulXStretch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paulxstretch/id1619014008)

Transform audio into extended ambient soundscapes with this powerful time-stretching tool. Ideal for sound design and ambient music creation, it can stretch short clips into hours of audio. Capture sounds or load files, then manipulate parameters for radical sonic transformations.

**Highlights:** Extreme time stretching algorithm, AUv3 plugin support, Radical sound transformation, Ambient music and sound design focus, Capture audio or load files, Offline rendering and live recording, Adjustable looping and parameters

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Decent Sampler free?

Decent Sampler is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is PaulXStretch free?

PaulXStretch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Decent Sampler or PaulXStretch?

PaulXStretch is rated higher. Decent Sampler averages 4.6 out of 5 from 52 ratings, while PaulXStretch averages 4.9 from 72 ratings.

### Do Decent Sampler or PaulXStretch have ads?

Neither Decent Sampler nor PaulXStretch shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*