Comparison

Decent Sampler vs GSDSP MagicPitch

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

Head to head
About

Decent Sampler

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
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Did you ever wish you could use professional quality sample libraries on your mobile device? Now you can! The Decent Samples plugin is a sample player that allows you to use your favorite Decent Samples sample libraries on the go (as well as SF2s, SFZs, and EXS files). Many of the most popular Decent Samples releases are available through the app with more being added every week. Because it's also an AUv3 plugin, you can use it from within GarageBand or with AUM.

About

GSDSP MagicPitch

This audio effect plugin offers independent control over harmonics and frequencies. It allows detailed sculpting of pitch and frequency shifts across the entire spectrum, enabling unique vocal textures and experimental sound design.

Highlights
  • Multi-curve spectral pitch shifting
  • Independent pitch/frequency control per range
  • Pitch vs. frequency shifting modes
  • Combine pitch and frequency shifting
  • Detailed spectral sculpting via Curve Editor
  • Global parameter adjustments
Features
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Transform harmonics and frequencies independently with this multi-curve spectral pitch and frequency shifter. Multi-Curve Spectral Pitching MagicPitch is a multi-curve spectral pitch and frequency shifter designed for detailed control of harmonic and inharmonic motion. Apply independent pitch or frequency shifts per frequency or frequency range to de-tune harmonics, reshape drum transients, or craft otherworldly vocal textures. Pitch vs Frequency Shifting Pitch Shifting scales all frequencies by a common factor, preserving harmonic relationships for musically coherent transpositions. Frequency Shifting adds a fixed frequency amount to all components, changing their harmonic structure for more experimental or inharmonic results. MagicPitch can operate in either mode — or combine both at once — giving you precise control over how harmonic or unstructured the outcome becomes. Detailed Spectral Control Use the Curve Editor to shape thousands of pitch and frequency shifters simultaneously, allowing detailed sculpting across the entire spectrum. Global parameters such as Pitch Offset, Frequency Offset, Balance, and FX Amount provide quick, broad adjustments. MagicPitch is an AUv3 audio effect plugin compatible with Logic Pro, AUM, Cubasis, GarageBand and many more. A Desktop version is also available for Windows and macOS (VST3 / AU / AAX). More information here: https://gs-dsp.com/products

Screenshots

Decent Sampler3 screens
GSDSP MagicPitch3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Decent Sampler at 52% against GSDSP MagicPitch's 0%. Decent Sampler also leads on price (Free vs $29.99) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 6 weeks). GSDSP MagicPitch's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 60) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). On ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Decent Sampler is free to download; GSDSP MagicPitch costs $29.99 up front. Decent Sampler sells 60 one-off in-app purchases. GSDSP MagicPitch asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

GSDSP MagicPitch holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Decent Sampler has 53 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 52% of Decent Sampler's written reviews are positive against 0% of GSDSP MagicPitch's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Decent Sampler ships an update every 8 days, GSDSP MagicPitch every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Decent Sampler versus GSDSP MagicPitch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDecent SamplerGSDSP MagicPitch
PriceFree — better$29.99
Rating4.6 (53 ratings)5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews52.2% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings53 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB73 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDecidedly, LLCGustav Scholda

Customer experience

Decent Sampler

All ratings53 ratings
Positive90.6%
Neutral3.8%
Negative5.7%
Written reviews67 reviews
Positive52.2%
Neutral14.9%
Negative32.8%

GSDSP MagicPitch

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative50.0%

Bugs and requests

Decent Sampler

Reported bugs

23 issues
  • Instant crash on load
  • App stopped working after iOS update
  • AUV3 crashes out of nowhere
  • Unresponsive upon opening
  • Server issues for login
Show 18 more
  • Instrument remains stuck on a note
  • Projects need to be reloaded to show app
  • Crash when loading samples
  • Failing to load presets when reloading host project
  • Adding unwanted temp presets
  • Crashing when selecting different samples
  • Login prompt won't let paste text
  • Can't paste password to login
  • Login screen covered by keyboard
  • Error 500 when downloading
  • Restore Purchases button not working
  • Forgotten Password button not working
  • Invalid email address for registration
  • No URL found when downloading sound packs
  • Clicking sounds while using
  • Glitching, clicking, and ghost sounds on held notes
  • Instrument crashes after a few minutes
  • Earthquake pad 02 glitching

Requested features

14 requests
  • 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
Show 9 more
  • Add MIDI sequencing
  • Add pitch bend functionality
  • Add velocity response curve knob
  • Add filter stage and more flexible envelope
  • Allow disabling iOS auto-lock
  • Configure receiving MIDI channel
  • Improve preset selection
  • Add dark mode
  • Support VoiceOver

GSDSP MagicPitch

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

60 purchases

Decent Sampler

One-time60
  • Box ViolinFree
  • Dave ChoirFree
  • Resonator GlockenspielFree
Show 57 more
  • Banjo UkuleleFree
  • KalimbaFree
  • Ukelin$0.99
  • Decent Sampler Store Item 3$2.99
  • Decent Sampler Store Item 4$3.99
  • Weber 1929 Baby Grand$4.99
  • Ramshackle Zither$4.99
  • Decent Sampler Store Item 5$4.99
  • Music Major Sample Library$4.99
  • Sawblade Kalimba Library$4.99
  • Melodica$4.99
  • Distance: Zero$4.99
  • Little Church Organ$4.99
  • Indie Guitar$5.99
  • Decent Sampler Store Item 6$5.99
  • Decent Sampler Store Item 7$6.99
  • Paper Drums$6.99
  • Relic Keyboard$7.99
  • Decent Sampler Store Item 8$7.99
  • HS-3715 Keyboard$7.99
  • Malevolence by Venus Theory$8.99
  • Viola Ensemble$9.99
  • Indie Bass$9.99
  • Metal Cups$9.99
  • Phonoharp$9.99
  • Violin Ensemble$9.99
  • Ethereal Vocals$9.99
  • Decent Sampler Store Item 10$9.99
  • Kalimba by Darel$9.99
  • Dangerous Undertones$9.99
  • Chroma Vol. 1$9.99
  • Luminate$9.99
  • Horror Box$9.99
  • Tape Violins Sample Library$10.99
  • Decent Sampler Store Item 11$11.00
  • Interlaced Sample Library$14.99
  • Decent Sampler Store Item 15$15.00
  • Decent Sampler Store Item 16$16.00
  • Decent Sampler Store Item 19$19.00
  • alt.strings$19.99
  • Felt & Fog$19.99
  • Organic Orchestra$19.99
  • Indie Drums$19.99
  • Bitscape 95$19.99
  • Thyssia by Venus Theory$19.99
  • Decent Samples Store Item 20$20.00
  • Decent Samples Store Item 24$24.00
  • The Void$24.99
  • Processed Guitars$24.99
  • Decent Samples Store Item 25$25.00
  • String Flows$29.99
  • 70s Summer Camp Sample Library$29.99
  • Decent Samples Store Item 30$30.00
  • LoFi VaporTones Ds$33.99
  • Decent Samples Store Item 39$39.00
  • Decent Samples Store Item 40$40.00
  • Chamberlin M1 by Jamie Lidell$49.99
None

GSDSP MagicPitch

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Decent Sampler free?
Decent Sampler is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GSDSP MagicPitch free?
GSDSP MagicPitch costs $29.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Decent Sampler or GSDSP MagicPitch?
GSDSP MagicPitch is rated higher. Decent Sampler averages 4.6 out of 5 from 53 ratings, while GSDSP MagicPitch averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.
Do Decent Sampler or GSDSP MagicPitch have ads?
Neither Decent Sampler nor GSDSP MagicPitch shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Decent Sampler or GSDSP MagicPitch?
Decent Sampler ships an update every 8 days, and GSDSP MagicPitch every 6 weeks. Most recently, Decent Sampler was updated on October 24, 2026 and GSDSP MagicPitch on October 24, 2026.

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