# Sampletoy vs LE05

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sampletoy at none against LE05's 4. Sampletoy also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (90% vs 55%). LE05's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 7 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. LE05 sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Sampletoy asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.1 for Sampletoy against 4.1 for LE05. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 106 and 139 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 90% of Sampletoy's written reviews are positive against 55% of LE05's.

Sampletoy ships an update every 7 months, LE05 every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sampletoy | LE05 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.1 (106 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sampletoy/id355918828/reviews)** | [4.1 (139 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/le05-digitalism-2000-plus-auv3/id1547016343/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 106 | **139** |
| Positive reviews | **89.8% of reviews** | 54.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 24 MB | 209 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mazbox Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/329604853) | [Audiobus Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/672585101) |

## What reviewers say

### Sampletoy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sampletoy/id355918828)

Capture and manipulate sounds using a unique musical instrument and plaything. This app allows you to record audio, then loop, pitch, and distort it live with multitouch controls. Explore creative sound design with filters, delays, and envelopes, and export your performances as high-quality audio files.

**Highlights:** Capture sounds via microphone, Live playback, looping, pitching, and distortion, Multitouch control for up to 5 notes, Resonant filters, delays, and envelopes, Stepped and free playback modes, Record and email performances as WAV files, Import audio from various sources

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### LE05

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/le05-digitalism-2000-plus-auv3/id1547016343)

Explore a vast collection of vintage synth sounds inspired by early 2000s digital music. This app offers over 1,000 samples and 60+ PCM sound sources, with over 100 presets for immediate inspiration. It functions as a standalone instrument or an AUv3 plugin for popular DAWs.

**Highlights:** Vintage digital synth sounds, Over 1,000 individual samples, 60+ multi-sampled PCM sound sources, Over 100 inspiring presets, Standalone and AUv3 modes, AUv3 automation

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly premium | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly premium | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly premium | $9.99 | per year |
| Yearly premium | $9.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎶 Amazing sounds and presets
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 💡 Innovative sound design
- 💰 Great value for price
- ✨ High-quality audio output

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Unacceptable subscription model
- ❌ No longer recognized in GarageBand
- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 💾 State-saving issues
- 🚫 Audio not saving

**Reported bugs**

- GarageBand crashes when opening songs with the Audio Unit
- Digitalism not recognized in GarageBand
- No sound when playing MIDI tracks in GarageBand
- State-saving doesn't hold Audio Unit patch settings and parameters
- App crashes at the point of entering the song editor

**Requested features**

- Undo/redo button
- Release for computer (Logic Pro)
- Add Audiobus connection
- More 80s, Synthwave, Funky, Italo disco sounds
- Add a record button


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sampletoy free?

Sampletoy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is LE05 free?

LE05 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Sampletoy or LE05?

Sampletoy is rated higher. Sampletoy averages 4.1 out of 5 from 106 ratings, while LE05 averages 4.1 from 139 ratings.

### Do Sampletoy or LE05 have ads?

LE05 shows ads; Sampletoy does not.

### Which is updated more often, Sampletoy or LE05?

Sampletoy ships an update every 7 months, and LE05 every 6 weeks. Most recently, Sampletoy was updated on October 23, 2026 and LE05 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.*