Comparison

SoundsCute vs CueZy 9 Pad Sampler

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

SoundsCute

This audio player is designed for various professional and educational settings, including broadcasting, events, and rehearsals. It supports playback of purchased music and local audio files, offering features like loop playback and fader volume adjustment.

Highlights
  • Plays purchased music and local audio files
  • Supports iCloud Drive audio files
  • Ideal for background music, jingles, and sound effects
  • Suitable for events, broadcasts, and rehearsals
  • Loop playback
  • Fader volume adjustment
Features
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SoundsCute is a simple audio file player. If you purchase this, you can also use the Mac version. iSoundsCute for iOS and this SoundsCute are separate apps. Please be careful. This application can be used in a variety of settings, including podcasts, theater, television technology, directing, sound effects, SR, PA, hall acoustics, events, weddings, kindergartens, nursery schools, school events such as sports festivals and cultural festivals, theater and dance studio practice sessions, and intro guessing quizzes. It's ideal for playing background music, jingles, and sound effects. Support has been added for Apple Music search tracks, library tracks, playlists, audio files stored in the iCloud Files app, and tracks from the iTunes Music Library. Apple Music content can only be played in single mode. Mixed playback with other content is not possible. The start point can be set in one-second increments, but precise cueing is not possible. Endpoint settings are not possible. Loop playback and fader volume adjustment are also not possible. These are in accordance with Apple's application development guidelines. Audio files provided by Apple Music will have the Apple logo before the title to make them easier to identify. I am developing it with the aim of a level that can be used in broadcasting, but I have a low price. If you like it, please recommend it to your friends. Music streaming services (such as Apple Music) are intended for personal use only. Even for broadcasting professionals, schools, and educational institutions, Apple Music content may not be used in public settings. For public use, please use music purchased through iTunes or audio files ripped from CDs and stored in the Files app. When using music for broadcasting, events, school activities, or similar purposes, please ensure compliance with the terms of service of the relevant music streaming service, copyright laws, applicable local regulations, and any blanket licensing agreements held by broadcasters or other organizations. Please note that this application supports only Apple Music content, music purchased through iTunes, and audio files stored in the Files app or on the iOS device itself. The developer assumes no responsibility for any loss, damage, or other issues arising from the use of this application. Please perform sufficient testing and use this application only after fully understanding and accepting these conditions.

About

CueZy 9 Pad Sampler

This music sampler app allows you to play audio dramatically from your device library. It offers features like looping, group modes, and fading for performances and parties. Save up to 729 samples across multiple banks.

Highlights
  • 9 sample pads for simultaneous playback
  • Import audio from device library and cloud storage
  • Multiple play modes (Gate, Shot, Cue, Pause)
  • Looping and group play functionality
  • Fade in/out effects with adjustable time
  • Save up to 729 samples across banks
  • MIDI device control
Features
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*Play your music dramatically. CueZy is a 9 pad sampler (sample player) app. You can select songs from your iPhone/iPad/iPod touch library and play with the features right away. Different arrangements are possible through the four play modes, looping, two group modes, and in addition, and fading in and out. These features will allow you to create a personalized music system, designed for performances, parties, and more. -What CueZy can do- - Simultaneous audio playback using nine sample pads. - Audio assignment from your iPhone/iPad/iPod touch library to the sample pad. - Audio file import from Dropbox, Google Drive, iTunes File sharing, "Open-in" function. - Adjust volume via the fader view. - Saving a maximum of 729 samples (Preset [9] x Bank [9] = 81 pages). - Fade in and fade out effects. - Adjusting the fade in and fade out time (0.5 to 9.0 seconds). - Adjusting the master volume. - Play audio in the background. - AirPlay control (Connection with Apple TV, AirMac Express, Bluetooth audio device, etc...) - Control an App via external MIDI devices. - Designating a specific play mode for each audio (Gate/Shot/Cue!/Pause). - Setting up the loop mode. - Setting up a play group (simultaneous play). - Setting up a solo group (solo play). - Assigning specific volume settings for each audio. - Pan control for assigned audio (adjusting the sound image). CueZy is a simple yet reliable player created for playing music in various professional settings. For instance, it can be used for a professional theatre performance, a live DJ party, or for playing music and adding sound effects at a house party. *When CueZy launches - On the upper left corner of the screen, there is an edit button. When you press this button, the Pad Editor will open. - When you press the "Help" button located on the upper right, it will assist you with the app. - If you press a pad number while pressing the "Source" button, located lower left, you will be able to allocate one or more audio from your audio library. *About the license - Purchase the license for CueZy through the Setting page. - By using two upgradable licenses, you can save different settings, remove the limitations for simultaneous play and audio time, and enhance other performances. *For more information on CueZy and how to use it, check out the website: -> http://www.cuezy.net *Developer blog English -> http://cuezy.blogspot.com Japanese -> http://d.hatena.ne.jp/cuezy

Screenshots

SoundsCute4 screens
CueZy 9 Pad Sampler4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: CueZy 9 Pad Sampler at Free against SoundsCute's $8.99. CueZy 9 Pad Sampler also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). SoundsCute's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). On review sentiment, ads and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

CueZy 9 Pad Sampler is free to download; SoundsCute costs $8.99 up front. CueZy 9 Pad Sampler sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. SoundsCute asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SoundsCute ships an update every 2 weeks, CueZy 9 Pad Sampler every 3 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
SoundsCute versus CueZy 9 Pad Sampler: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSoundsCuteCueZy 9 Pad Sampler
Price$8.99Free — better
Rating—3.8 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews62.5% of reviews68.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—6 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYukio OishiTak Mitsuhashi

Customer experience

SoundsCute

Written reviews8 reviews
Positive62.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative37.5%

CueZy 9 Pad Sampler

All ratings6 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral16.7%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive68.8%
Neutral6.3%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

None

SoundsCute

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

CueZy 9 Pad Sampler

One-time2
  • Lite-License$1.99
  • Standard-License (Upgrade)$5.99

Questions

Is SoundsCute free?
SoundsCute costs $8.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is CueZy 9 Pad Sampler free?
CueZy 9 Pad Sampler is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SoundsCute or CueZy 9 Pad Sampler have ads?
Neither SoundsCute nor CueZy 9 Pad Sampler shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SoundsCute or CueZy 9 Pad Sampler?
SoundsCute ships an update every 2 weeks, and CueZy 9 Pad Sampler every 3 months. Most recently, SoundsCute was updated on November 1, 2026 and CueZy 9 Pad Sampler on November 1, 2026.

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