TwistedWave Audio Editor vs Samplr
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TwistedWave Audio Editor
This powerful audio editor and recorder offers a fluid editing experience, even with large files. It allows for high-quality recording, extensive audio manipulation with various effects, and supports numerous import and export formats.
- Fast and fluid audio editing
- Unlimited undo/redo history
- High-quality audio recording
- Extensive audio effects and filters
- Support for multiple audio formats
- Easy file import and export options
- Browser access for file transfer
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TwistedWave is a very fast and easy to use audio editor and recorder. Even when working with huge files, it will remain very fast and fluid, and will never run out of memory. UNIQUE TO TWISTEDWAVE • Very fluid, even with very large files • Unlimited undo / redo history, happens instantly RECORD AUDIO • No duration limit other than the available storage • Up to 24 bit / 96 kHz audio if your audio interface supports it • Record stereo audio with the built-in microphone (iPhone XS or more recent) • Record studio quality audio with an external microphone • Record audio from other music applications with Audiobus APPLY EFFECTS • Precision Time Stretching & Pitch Shifting technology licensed from ZTX • All the AudioUnit extensions (AUv3) available on the App Store can be used with TwistedWave • Cut, copy / paste audio around • Fade in / out • Reverb • Delay / echo • Distortion • Equalizer (parametric, or iPod EQ) • Dynamics processor, can be used as a compressor or a noise gate • Peak limiter to amplify audio without causing distortion • Amplify or normalize the audio to a given level • Filters (low-pass, high-pass, band-pass, low-shelf, high-shelf) • Convert the sampling rate (with SoX' very high quality resampler) • Reverse. Play the file backwards, mostly for fun! MANY FILE FORMATS SUPPORTED • WAV • M4A (AAC or Apple Lossless) • MP3 (Encoded with the LAME MP3 encoder for the best quality) • FLAC • AIFF • CAF MANY IMPORT OPTIONS • Import songs from the music library • Import files from the Files app • Import files from an SD card or USB drive, with the right adapter • Open files sent from other apps • Browser access, send a file to TwistedWave from a device on the same WiFi network MANY EXPORT OPTIONS • Send your files by - Email - iMessage - SoundCloud - Dropbox - AudioCopy - An FTP or SFTP account - Any app that accepts audio files • Export multiple files in a single ZIP file • Browser access to allow downloading and uploading files from/to TwistedWave • File too large? Just send a link. (30 days for free on TwistedWave's servers) BROWSER ACCESS Connect to the TwistedWave app from a web browser on another device or computer on the same WiFi network, and: • Play and download the files directly from a browser • Send files to TwistedWave by drag and dropping them in the browser
Samplr
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.
- 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
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The app used by renowned musicians like Fred again.., Richard Devine, Apparat, Weval or Matmos live and in the studio. Samplr introduced a brand new way to make music, only possible on multitouch devices. Explore the samples melody and texture using the different play modes and create compositions with the gesture recorder. Samplr is the ideal tool for audio experimentation, music composition and live performance. USER REVIEWS “The most profound audio manipulation tool on iOS” 5 stars “There is NOTHING on the market hardware or software like this” 5 stars “Stunningly beautiful interface and exceptionally easy to use” 5 stars “This is the most musical app I've ever used. It's polished, it's musical, it's fun, it's inspiring” 5 stars “It’s the best realization of what touch screen sampling should be” 5 stars FEATURES • 8 play modes: Slicer, Looper, Granular, Tape, Scratch, Arpeggiator, Keyboard and Loop Player • Gesture recorder for sequencing • Audio input recording and resampling • 6 sample slots (x16 voices) • 5 effects per sample: Distortion, Filter, Amplitude Modulator, Feedback Delay and Reverb COMPATIBILITY • Ableton Link • MIDI Keyboard, Controller and Sync input • IAA (Inter-App Audio) • Audiobus Input and Output • WAV and AIFF file support • Import files from iCloud Drive, Dropbox, AudioShare, etc Learn more and see how it works on samplr.net. For feedback or support please reach out to support@samplr.net
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: TwistedWave Audio Editor at $9.99 against Samplr's $19.99. TwistedWave Audio Editor also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs every 3 months) and chart position (#32 vs unranked). Samplr's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On rating, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
TwistedWave Audio Editor costs $9.99 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 TwistedWave Audio Editor against 4.7 for Samplr. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TwistedWave Audio Editor has 984 ratings behind it against 149, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 73% of TwistedWave Audio Editor's written reviews are positive against 79% of Samplr's.
TwistedWave Audio Editor ships an update every 11 days, Samplr every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TwistedWave Audio Editor | Samplr |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $9.99 — better | $19.99 |
| Rating | 4.8 (984 ratings) — better | 4.7 (149 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 73.4% of reviews | 79.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 984 — better | 149 |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #32 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 36 MB | 49 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TwistedWave Software Ltd. | Marcos Alonso |
Customer experience
TwistedWave Audio Editor
Samplr
User reviews
TwistedWave Audio Editor
From 984 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Smooth and responsive
- 💡 Versatile audio editing capabilities
- 👍 Intuitive interface
- 👍 Great for voice recordings
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional crashes
- 🔇 Lack of noise reduction/cancellation features
- 🔇 Limited effects and filters
- 🔇 No multi-track support
- 🔇 Inability to export audio back to music library
Samplr
From 149 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Intuitive and responsive interface
- 🎨 Powerful sample manipulation capabilities
- 🎶 Excellent for live performance and sound design
- 💰 Great value for the price
- 🎉 Inspiring and creative app
Room to improve
- 🐛 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
Bugs and requests
TwistedWave Audio Editor
Reported bugs
4 issues- Crashes when trying to load audio samples
- Issues with audio interface compatibility
- Problems with audio playback and scrubbing
- Inconsistent behavior when exporting files
Requested features
6 requests- Add video trimming/cutting functionality
- Implement noise reduction and audio cleaning tools
- Expand effects and processing options
- Enable multi-track recording and editing
- Improve file export and sharing capabilities
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- Provide better integration with other audio apps
Samplr
Reported bugs
3 issues- Recording functionality not working as expected
- Dropbox integration causing crashes
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
Requested features
5 requests- 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
In-app purchases
TwistedWave Audio Editor
No in-app purchases
Samplr
No in-app purchases
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