# Voice Band vs Koala Sampler

The clearest difference is rating: Koala Sampler at 4.8 against Voice Band's 3.0. Koala Sampler also leads on review sentiment (88% vs 55%) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 8 months). Voice Band's advantage is price ($2.99 vs $4.99) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Voice Band costs $2.99 and Koala Sampler $4.99 up front. Voice Band sells 12 one-off in-app purchases and Koala Sampler sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Koala Sampler holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Koala Sampler has 1.5K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of Voice Band's written reviews are positive against 88% of Koala Sampler's.

Voice Band ships an update every 8 months, Koala Sampler fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Voice Band | Koala Sampler |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$2.99** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/voice-band/id347859797/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/koala-sampler-beat-maker/id1449584007/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **1.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 54.9% of reviews | **88.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#9** |
| Size | 13 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [WaveMachine Labs, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/330434153) | [Mazbox Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/329604853) |

## What reviewers say

### Voice Band

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/voice-band/id347859797)

Transform your voice into musical instruments in real time. Record multi-instrument songs, play along with your music library, and enhance your creations with built-in effects. Ideal for both aspiring musicians and music enthusiasts.

**Highlights:** Voice to instrument conversion, Real-time instrument playback, Multi-track song recorder, Play along with iPod library, Built-in effects processor, Auto pitch correction, Metronome and adjustable scale

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cello Instrument Sample | $0.99 | one-time |
| Violin instrument sample | $0.99 | one-time |
| Fuzz Box instrument sample for use in Voice Band | $0.99 | one-time |
| Lead 2 instrument sample | $0.99 | one-time |
| Power Chords 2 instrument sample | $0.99 | one-time |
| Rock Bass instrument sample | $0.99 | one-time |
| Talk Sitar instrument sample | $0.99 | one-time |
| Fat Synth instrument sample | $0.99 | one-time |
| Synth Pad instrument sample | $0.99 | one-time |
| Morph Kit 1 instrument sample | $0.99 | one-time |
| Rock Kit instrument sample | $0.99 | one-time |
| Techno Kit instrument sample | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great fun
- 👍 Innovative concept
- 💡 Allows music creation without instruments
- 👍 Useful for brainstorming musical ideas

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Pitch tracking issues
- 🐛 Drum controls are difficult to use
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Instruments sound distorted
- 🐛 Purchases not persisting across app sessions

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch for some users
- Recorded tracks get deleted when closing the app
- Inability to save or export recorded songs
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Add more instruments like piano, acoustic guitar, and percussion
- Implement a loop function for easier recording
- Add a timeline/editor to rearrange and edit recorded tracks
- Improve pitch detection and quantization
- Allow importing audio files to use as backing tracks


### Koala Sampler

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/koala-sampler-beat-maker/id1449584007)

**Currently charting:** #9 Top Paid · Music, #51 Top Paid (US App Store)

This app allows you to record sounds with your phone's microphone, transform them with effects, and create beats and tracks. Its intuitive interface focuses on a fast and fun music-making process.

**Highlights:** Record up to 64 samples with mic, Apply 16 built-in effects, Load and use own samples, Create beats with high-resolution sequencer, Export loops and tracks as WAV, AI sample separation, AUv3 and MIDI compatibility

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Koala AUv3 Plugin | $1.99 | one-time |
| Ese-O's Sample Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Solar Studies Samplepack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Soon Come Dub Sample Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Analog Astronaut Samplepack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Cirrus Cuts Sample Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Samurai Edition | $3.99 | one-time |
| Mixer | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 🚀 Smooth workflow and fast performance
- 💡 Powerful sampling and sequencing capabilities
- 🔥 Excellent value for the price
- 🎨 Creative and inspiring sound design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and stability issues
- 🔇 Limited effects and sound manipulation options
- 📁 Difficulty managing and organizing samples/projects
- 🎚️ Lack of advanced MIDI mapping and control options
- 🔍 Unclear or confusing UI elements in certain areas

**Reported bugs**

- Samples not loading or disappearing after app updates
- Sequencer timing and quantization issues
- Crashes when using certain features or with large projects

**Requested features**

- Ability to record and edit MIDI sequences
- More comprehensive effects and sound processing tools
- Improved sample management and organization features
- Support for external MIDI controllers and hardware integration
- Customizable color schemes and UI themes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Voice Band free?

Voice Band costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Koala Sampler free?

Koala Sampler costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Voice Band or Koala Sampler?

Koala Sampler is rated higher. Voice Band averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Koala Sampler averages 4.8 from 1.5K ratings.

### Do Voice Band or Koala Sampler have ads?

Neither Voice Band nor Koala Sampler shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Voice Band or Koala Sampler?

Voice Band ships an update every 8 months, and Koala Sampler fortnightly. Most recently, Voice Band was updated on October 29, 2026 and Koala Sampler on October 29, 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.*