# Bloom vs Samplr

The clearest difference is price: Bloom at $3.99 against Samplr's $19.99. Bloom also leads on chart position (#100 vs unranked) and device support (3 vs 1). Samplr's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 11 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Bloom costs $3.99 and Samplr $19.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Bloom against 4.7 for Samplr. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 99 and 149 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 84% of Bloom's written reviews are positive against 79% of Samplr's.

Bloom ships an update every 11 months, Samplr every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and July 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bloom | Samplr |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$3.99** | $19.99 |
| Rating | **[4.8 (99 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bloom/id292792586/reviews)** | [4.7 (149 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/samplr/id560756420/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 99 | **149** |
| Positive reviews | **84.5% of reviews** | 79.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#100** | — |
| Size | 17 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Opal Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/292792589) | [Marcos Alonso](https://appshunter.io/developer/560756423) |

## What reviewers say

### Bloom

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bloom/id292792586)

**Currently charting:** #100 Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

Create unique melodies and elaborate patterns by simply tapping the screen. This generative music player offers an infinite selection of compositions and accompanying visualizations, even when left idle. It's a musical instrument, composition, and artwork all in one.

**Highlights:** Create melodies by tapping, Generative music player, Visualizations, 12 mood settings, Adjustable delay, Shake to clear

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Fantastic
- 🎨 Beautiful
- 🧘‍♀️ Relaxing
- 👨‍🎨 Creative
- 🎶 Mesmerizing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔇 High frequencies prevent relaxation
- 🔇 Harsh/imbalanced sounds
- 🔇 Limited sound variety
- 🔇 Lack of recording/export function
- 🔇 Crashes on iOS 8/11

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on iOS 8/11 updates
- Stops working in background
- High notes cause issues for some users

**Requested features**

- Add more sound options/instruments
- Implement recording and export capabilities
- Add sleep timer and background playback
- Improve low-end sound quality
- Introduce MIDI support


### Samplr

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/samplr/id560756420)

This app offers a unique multitouch interface for exploring and manipulating audio samples. Create music through various play modes, record gestures for sequencing, and experiment with audio effects. It's designed for audio experimentation, composition, and live performance.

**Highlights:** 8 distinct play modes (Slicer, Looper, Granular, etc.), Gesture recorder for sequencing, Audio input recording and resampling, 6 sample slots with 16 voices each, 5 per-sample effects (Distortion, Reverb, etc.), Import audio from cloud storage and other apps

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive and responsive interface
- 🎨 Powerful sample manipulation capabilities
- 🎶 Excellent for live performance and sound design
- 💰 Great value for the price
- 🎉 Inspiring and creative app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and stability issues
- 🔌 Lack of audio import/export options
- 🔀 Difficulty with sample organization and management
- 🔇 Missing features like panning, MIDI support, and AUv3

**Reported bugs**

- Recording functionality not working as expected
- Dropbox integration causing crashes
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Implement Ableton Link for better sync
- Add support for more audio file formats
- Improve sample import/export workflow
- Introduce a more robust sequencing and automation system
- Provide multi-channel audio output


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bloom free?

Bloom costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Samplr free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bloom or Samplr?

Bloom is rated higher. Bloom averages 4.8 out of 5 from 99 ratings, while Samplr averages 4.7 from 149 ratings.

### Do Bloom or Samplr have ads?

Neither Bloom nor Samplr shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bloom or Samplr?

Bloom ships an update every 11 months, and Samplr every 3 months. Most recently, Bloom was updated on September 24, 2026 and Samplr on July 25, 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.*