Comparison

samplerSequencer vs Vatanator SX

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

Head to head
About

samplerSequencer

Features
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"samplerSequencer" turns your device into a sampler sequencer for professional musicians and composers. Just record a single sound / voice / special effect "A note" using the samplerSequencer audio recording feature (using the internal microphone of the device) or import the sound into the device through synchronization (using the iTunes software for Mac or PC) or with copy / paste using the technology "iTunes File Sharing" and samplerSequencer will create for you the whole scale of sounds and assign them to the virtual keyboard (n octaves) of samplerSequencer, so you can record an audio track using the sequencer recording feature of samplerSequencer (the sequencer records for you every note played by you). samplerSequencer operates with seven independent sound tracks, each with its own sampled sound (assignable to a track). You can then record a track at a time (using the virtual keyboard or by writing different notes by hand) and then listen all the tracks together using the sequencer play feature. The sampleSequencer "all tracks view" and "selected track view", the ability to manually enter a note or put it through the virtual keyboard, the ability to delete unwanted notes, to touch a note and change its position, length and the type of the note (note shift), the ability of including sequencer events such as pitch bending and many other features make samplerSequencer a professional sequencer like the most popular sequencers for Mac or PC. The software is able to read the common audio files (WAV, MP3, CAF, etc...) so you can create your own sound (you only need one audio file) using standard wave editor for Mac or PC and samplerSequencer will create automatically for you the musical instrument. You can also import a song from the iTunes library on the device and by controlling "SAMPLE START POSITION" you can select a sound by extracting it from the imported song: samplerSequencer will automatically create the complete musical instrument for you. You can import a song from iTunes and assign it to a track, and using the other tracks you can play your track over the imported song… the sequencer will play the song combined with your sound tracks. With samplerSequencer you will have in your pocket the smallest existing sampler and sequencer! Features: - Import any sound and samplerSequencer generates for you the entire scale of sounds (n octaves) - Storing infinite sound samples using the archive of sound ("Samples Archive") of samplerSequencer - Virtual Keyboard - Control for increase / decrease the keyboard octave (usable in real time) - "Bending control" to change the sound in real time - "Sample Start Position" control:     you can remove the initial part of a sample (ex. silence) by specifying the start time position of the sample (CUT FEATURE) - "Sustain Pedal" control - Multi keyboard voices (64 entries) - Default "GRAND PIANO" sample - Ability of “recording” of musical patterns during live performances - sequencer with 7 independent tracks (you can assign to each track a different sampled sound) - MUTE function to turn off unwanted tracks (PLAY MUTE feature) - Independent VOLUME for each track (SEQUENCER MIXER) - View "all-track view ": it will display all the tracks simultaneously - View "PIANO ROLL": it will display the notes for the selected track - Function touch a note and change its parameters of position, duration, and type of the note - Function touch / drag to remove one or more notes - Function touch / drag to remove unwanted events (pitch bending, etc...) - Metronome - Beat control for the sequencer (it can be disabled) - "samplerSequencer internal archive" to store all the user-sampled sounds (infinite sound presets) - Infinite number of projects can be saved in the "projects archive" of samplerSequencer - NOTE QUANTIZATION for selected track - SEQUENCER PLAY LOOP from start position (PLAY FROM) to end position (PLAY TO) - EDIT WINDOW FOR EVENTS

About

Vatanator SX

Create rhythms instantly with this drum machine app. It offers advanced MIDI features, 140 vintage hardware emulations, and real-time effects. Import your own samples and arrange songs for a complete music production experience.

Highlights
  • 140 vintage hardware emulations
  • Advanced MIDI functionality
  • Real-time effects with XY pad
  • Import samples via multiple sources
  • Song arranger and pattern export
  • 16/32 step sequencer
  • Background audio support
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Vatanator SX is a unique drum machine with advanced MIDI functionality. It features 140 built-in presets emulating every classic vintage hardware. It is aimed for simplicity and instant rhythm creation. Vatanator SX features: – Audio Unit Extension – Record patterns in real-time with quantization, MIDI assignable – 16/32 steps sequencer with advanced MIDI options – Fast loading of presets on the fly – Full MIDI implementation, Bluetooth MIDI – Background audio – Audiobus, Audiobus Remote, Inter-App Audio and Ableton Link support – Ability to import samples via Files, AudioShare, AudioCopy, Dropbox or iTunes Share – Real-time effects with XY pad, tempo synchronization, MIDI assignable and automation – Song arranger, ability to store a sequence of patterns and play them in order - Export pattern to MIDI file – 8 channel mixer with volume control and mute/solo for any individual instrument

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Vatanator SX at every 5 weeks against samplerSequencer's every 11 months. Vatanator SX also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.0). samplerSequencer's advantage is price ($1.99 vs $5.99). On ads, in-app purchases 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

samplerSequencer costs $1.99 and Vatanator SX $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

samplerSequencer ships an update every 11 months, Vatanator SX every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and August 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
samplerSequencer versus Vatanator SX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametersamplerSequencerVatanator SX
Price$1.99 — better$5.99
Rating—4.4 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—75.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—8 — better
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB264 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGianluca NataliniBACKPULLVER SOFTWARE LTD OOD

In-app purchases

None

samplerSequencer

No in-app purchases

None

Vatanator SX

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is samplerSequencer free?
samplerSequencer costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Vatanator SX free?
Vatanator SX costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do samplerSequencer or Vatanator SX have ads?
Neither samplerSequencer nor Vatanator SX shows ads.
Which is updated more often, samplerSequencer or Vatanator SX?
samplerSequencer ships an update every 11 months, and Vatanator SX every 5 weeks. Most recently, samplerSequencer was updated on September 12, 2026 and Vatanator SX on August 21, 2026.

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