Swatchbox vs Samples Pro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Swatchbox
This app connects building professionals with material samples from leading brands. It streamlines the discovery and ordering process for architects and designers.
- Material sample discovery
- Order samples
- Top brand partnerships
- For building professionals
- Streamlined workflow
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Swatchbox brings architects, designers, and other building professionals material samples from the world's top brands.
Samples Pro
This platform allows architects and designers to easily discover and request material samples from leading suppliers. It streamlines the process of specifying materials for various projects, offering a wide selection and fast delivery.
- Discover diverse material options
- Request samples from suppliers
- Fast and hassle-free delivery
- Stay updated on industry trends
- Streamlined material sourcing
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Samples Pro is the ultimate platform for architects and designers to effortlessly explore and request material samples from top suppliers. With a vast selection of high-quality products, Samples Pro brings convenience and speed to your fingertips, making it easier than ever to specify the perfect materials for your projects. Key features: Discover a diverse range of materials for your projects. Request samples from trusted suppliers with just a few taps. Get materials delivered fast and hassle-free. Stay updated on the latest trends in the design and construction industry. Whether you’re working on residential, commercial, or large-scale government projects, Samples Pro is designed to make your material sourcing simpler, faster, and more efficient.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Swatchbox at none against Samples Pro's shown. Swatchbox also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and ratings volume (14 vs 2). Samples Pro's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Samples Pro holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Swatchbox has 14 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Swatchbox ships an update every 2 months, Samples Pro every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 5, 2026 and June 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Swatchbox | Samples Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (14 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 14 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 4 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 44 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Anguleris Technologies LLC. | Pxlmind General Trading & Contracting Establishment |
Customer experience
Swatchbox
Samples Pro
In-app purchases
Swatchbox
No in-app purchases
Samples Pro
No in-app purchases
