Comparison

AUVideoPlayer vs Async Sampler

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

Head to head
About

AUVideoPlayer

This app functions as an Audio Unit v3 instrument plug-in for Digital Audio Workstations, enabling video playback within music production software. It supports various cloud storage and local files, offering sample-accurate synchronization with host transport clocks.

Highlights
  • AUv3 instrument plug-in for DAWs
  • Supports local and cloud storage
  • Sample-accurate sync with host transport
  • Audio output with sample rate conversion
  • Playback of videos without audio tracks
  • Picture-in-Picture mode
Features
Currently charting
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AUVideoPlayer is a video player that works as an Audio Unit v3 (AUv3) instrument plug-in your favorite DAW host apps such as AUM, Cubasis 3, BeatMaker 2, NanoStudio 2, GarageBand, or Audiobus 3. AUVideoPlayer can open video files stored in local, Photos, iCloud Drive, and other 3rd party cloud storage. AUVideoPlayer can output an audio signal and automatically converts the input sample rate to match the sample rate in the host app. AUVideoPlayer can also playback video files with no audio track. By enabling sync mode, AUVideoPlayer can playback a video file with the transport clock in host app for sample accurate synchronization. By running AUVideoPlayer standalone app and syncing with AUVideoPlayer plug-in in host app, you can play a video in Picture in Picture window even while closing the AUVideoPlayer plug-in window in host app. Supported Formats: MP4, MOV, ..., which Apple's Files app supports You can check the development status by following the Twitter account @AUVideoPlayer. Feel free to send your feedback! Support: https://twitter.com/AUVideoPlayer auvideoplayer@gmail.com

About

Async Sampler

Create captivating sound collages, dynamic textures, and rhythmic patterns with this powerful musical instrument. It offers asynchronous and synchronous playback modes, a versatile LFO, and an effects processor to elevate your sound design.

Highlights
  • Standalone and AUv3 versions
  • Three independent samplers
  • Extensive sample library
  • Upload your own samples
  • Asynchronous and synchronous playback
  • Flexible LFO system
  • Effects processor
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Async Sampler, a powerful musical instrument designed to bring your soundscapes to life. This flexible tool is dedicated to crafting captivating sound collages, dynamic asynchronous textures, rhythmic patterns, and rich sound designs. It opens up a world of creative possibilities, making it the perfect companion for music producers, sound designers, ambient, and noise enthusiasts. Whether you're a seasoned musician or a curious explorer, Async Sampler is here to inspire and elevate your musical journey. App comes with a rich library of unique samples, and you can easily upload and use your own sounds. Async Sampler fundamentally consists of three samplers that can reproduce sound asynchronously, meaning they can operate without being tied to a specific BPM, or synchronously, using an external MIDI clock source or the tempo of your project if you're using Async Sampler as an AUv3 plugin. The instrument features a versatile LFO that allows you to control any parameter. Async includes an effects processor and a master bus section. Also, you have the option to use external MIDI controllers, save and load your custom presets and samples, among other features. Key features: — Standalone and AUv3 versions — Three independent samplers — Extensive sample library out of the box — Ability to upload your own samples — Asynchronous and synchronous playback modes for each sample — Flexible LFO system that can control almost any parameter — Effects processor — Ability to save presets — And much more

Screenshots

AUVideoPlayer1 screens
Async Sampler3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: AUVideoPlayer at $5.99 against Async Sampler's $14.99. AUVideoPlayer also leads on chart position (#196 vs unranked). Async Sampler's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (78% vs 67%). On rating, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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

AUVideoPlayer costs $5.99 and Async Sampler $14.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for AUVideoPlayer against 4.5 for Async Sampler. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 18 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of AUVideoPlayer's written reviews are positive against 78% of Async Sampler's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AUVideoPlayer ships an update every 2 months, Async Sampler every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
AUVideoPlayer versus Async Sampler: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAUVideoPlayerAsync Sampler
Price$5.99 — better$14.99
Rating4.5 (11 ratings)4.5 (18 ratings)
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews77.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1118 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#196 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB235 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHiroshi KajihataSergei Zhulkov

Customer experience

AUVideoPlayer

All ratings11 ratings
Positive81.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative18.2%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Async Sampler

All ratings18 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive77.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative22.2%

In-app purchases

None

AUVideoPlayer

No in-app purchases

None

Async Sampler

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AUVideoPlayer free?
AUVideoPlayer costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Async Sampler free?
Async Sampler costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, AUVideoPlayer or Async Sampler?
AUVideoPlayer and Async Sampler are both rated 4.5 out of 5 on the App Store, from 11 and 18 ratings respectively.
Do AUVideoPlayer or Async Sampler have ads?
Neither AUVideoPlayer nor Async Sampler shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AUVideoPlayer or Async Sampler?
AUVideoPlayer ships an update every 2 months, and Async Sampler every 2 weeks. Most recently, AUVideoPlayer was updated on October 12, 2026 and Async Sampler on September 30, 2026.

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