# Reactable mobile vs Koala Sampler

The clearest difference is rating: Koala Sampler at 4.8 against Reactable mobile's 3.6. Koala Sampler also leads on review sentiment (88% vs 64%) and ratings volume (1.4K vs 19). Reactable mobile's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 14.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Reactable mobile costs $4.99 and Koala Sampler $4.99 up front. Reactable mobile sells 10 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 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Koala Sampler has 1.4K ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of Reactable mobile's written reviews are positive against 88% of Koala Sampler's.

Reactable mobile ships an update every 2 months, Koala Sampler every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Reactable mobile | Koala Sampler |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | $4.99 |
| Rating | [3.6 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reactable-mobile/id381127666/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/koala-sampler-beat-maker/id1449584007/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 19 | **1.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 63.9% of reviews | **88.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#5** |
| Size | 50 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Reactable Systems SL](https://appshunter.io/developer/381127669) | [Mazbox Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/329604853) |

## What reviewers say

### Reactable mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reactable-mobile/id381127666)

Create and improvise electronic music visually on your mobile device. This app offers a full range of sound generation, modification, and control objects, inspired by the renowned interactive Reactable instrument. Access exclusive content and remix tracks from other musicians.

**Highlights:** Visual music creation, Sound generation objects, Sound effect objects, Parameter control objects, Global table settings, Remixing and sharing, Reactable Community access

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Loop (1 of 2) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Loop (2 of 2) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Sampler (1 of 2) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Oscillator (1 of 2) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Waveshaper (1 of 3) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Delay (1 of 2) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Filter (1 of 2) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Sequencer (1 of 2) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Sequencer (2 of 2) | $0.99 | one-time |
| All objects pack | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Powerful and innovative
- 🎨 Unique and creative interface
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 🎶 Excellent sound quality
- 💡 Versatile and customizable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🤔 Limited functionality and features
- 📚 Lack of clear instructions and documentation
- 💸 Expensive for the current state

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when downloading community tables
- Syncing and latency issues with external audio
- Compatibility problems with older iOS devices
- Graphical glitches and UI elements overlapping

**Requested features**

- More sequencer and oscillator modules
- Ability to record and export compositions
- Support for importing custom samples and loops
- Audiobus and MIDI integration
- More detailed tutorial and user guide


### Koala Sampler

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

**Currently charting:** #5 Top Paid · Music, #79 Top Paid, #199 Top Grossing · Music (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 Reactable mobile free?

Reactable mobile costs $4.99, 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, Reactable mobile or Koala Sampler?

Koala Sampler is rated higher. Reactable mobile averages 3.6 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while Koala Sampler averages 4.8 from 1.4K ratings.

### Do Reactable mobile or Koala Sampler have ads?

Neither Reactable mobile nor Koala Sampler shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Reactable mobile or Koala Sampler?

Reactable mobile ships an update every 2 months, and Koala Sampler every 3 weeks. Most recently, Reactable mobile was updated on October 2, 2026 and Koala Sampler on October 1, 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.*