# eSPi vs Sample Library

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Sample Library at 100% against eSPi's 53%. Sample Library also leads on price (Free vs $19.99) and rating (5.0 vs 3.7). eSPi's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (38 vs 4). On in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Sample Library is free to download; eSPi costs $19.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Sample Library holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: eSPi has 38 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of eSPi's written reviews are positive against 100% of Sample Library's.

eSPi ships an update fortnightly, Sample Library weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | eSPi | Sample Library |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $19.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.7 (38 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/espi/id1577738398/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sample-library/id6744061932/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **38** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 53.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 32 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Louis Teboul](https://appshunter.io/developer/1524484925) | [Dariusz Chynek](https://appshunter.io/developer/1805845479) |

## What reviewers say

### eSPi

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/espi/id1577738398)

Recreate the iconic sound of the 90's SP-1200 sampler on your iPad. Import or record audio, then chop, pitch, and sequence it to create sampled beats. Experience the gritty sound and workflow of a legendary music production tool.

**Highlights:** Sampled beat creation, SP-1200 emulation, Import and record samples, Sample chopping and pitching, Sequencing, Multiple filters and effects, Compressor

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Sample Library

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sample-library/id6744061932)

Discover and select unique audio samples for your music production. Save your favorites to a personal list and easily share links to them.

**Highlights:** Random sample selection, Curated sample playlists, Save favorite samples, Copy sample links, Great-sounding samples

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is eSPi free?

eSPi costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Sample Library free?

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

### Which has better reviews, eSPi or Sample Library?

Sample Library is rated higher. eSPi averages 3.7 out of 5 from 38 ratings, while Sample Library averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do eSPi or Sample Library have ads?

Sample Library shows ads; eSPi does not.

### Which is updated more often, eSPi or Sample Library?

eSPi ships an update fortnightly, and Sample Library weekly. Most recently, eSPi was updated on October 1, 2026 and Sample Library on September 18, 2026.

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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.*