Comparison

Minimic 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

Minimic

Record short audio clips from your microphone, then manipulate their pitch, loop them, and add effects. Arrange these clips in a tracker-style interface to compose songs quickly. Export your creations as audio files.

Highlights
  • Record microphone audio clips
  • Pitch shifting and looping
  • Add audio effects
  • Tracker-style song sequencer
  • Auto-tune detected samples
  • Export as WAV audio
Features
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Make music at the speed of sound! Minimic allows you to directly record short clips from your microphone and play them at different notes, loop them, pitch them and add a ton of effects! You can sequence those little clips in a user-friendly tracker-like interface to shape your song. This is one of the fastest sample based tracker for mobile, you’ll be creating a complete song in no-time! Very useful for beatbox music or song drafts. How to make a song in a few simple steps (later explained in the in-app tutorial): 1) Open the instrument editor and press the big red button to record a new sample. 2) Polish your sample by adding loop points and removing any silent part it can have. 3) Use the main tracker-like interface to place notes. Minimic auto detects the pitch of your sample so any musical sound you have recorded will be automatically in tune! 4) Repeat steps 2 and 3 as much as you like! 5) By opening the pattern list menu you can add more and more patterns sections to increase and set the order of your song blocks! 6) Save your song into .mic (project) or export .wav audio files! 7) Enjoy! Plot twist! Think inside the box: You can have only a max of 6 sounds playing back at the same time and your clips could be of a max of 1 second (but you can make them loop in ping-pong (start to end and back)). Show us what you can do with Minimic! Feedback is appreciated at: staff@minimic.app

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

Minimic4 screens
Async Sampler3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Async Sampler at 78% against Minimic's 0%. Async Sampler also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.0) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 7 months). Minimic's advantage is price ($2.99 vs $14.99). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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

Minimic costs $2.99 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

Async Sampler holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Async Sampler has 18 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Minimic's written reviews are positive against 78% of Async Sampler's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Minimic ships an update every 7 months, Async Sampler every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on September 30, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Minimic versus Async Sampler: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMinimicAsync Sampler
Price$2.99 — better$14.99
Rating4.0 (3 ratings)4.5 (18 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews77.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings318 — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.011.0
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB235 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLeonardo DemartinoSergei Zhulkov

Customer experience

Minimic

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

Async Sampler

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

In-app purchases

None

Minimic

No in-app purchases

None

Async Sampler

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Minimic free?
Minimic costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Async Sampler free?
Async Sampler costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Minimic or Async Sampler?
Async Sampler is rated higher. Minimic averages 4.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Async Sampler averages 4.5 from 18 ratings.
Do Minimic or Async Sampler have ads?
Neither Minimic nor Async Sampler shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Minimic or Async Sampler?
Minimic ships an update every 7 months, and Async Sampler every 2 weeks. Most recently, Minimic was updated on September 30, 2026 and Async Sampler on September 30, 2026.

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