# Minimic vs Async Sampler

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.

Minimic costs $2.99 and Async Sampler $14.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Minimic | Async Sampler |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$2.99** | $14.99 |
| Rating | [4.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minimic/id1632708204/reviews) | **[4.5 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/async-sampler/id6453162970/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **18** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **77.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 19 MB | 235 MB |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Leonardo Demartino](https://appshunter.io/developer/1390797125) | [Sergei Zhulkov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1698376336) |

## What reviewers say

### Minimic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minimic/id1632708204)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Async Sampler

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/async-sampler/id6453162970)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*