Comparison

samplerSequencer vs Shape Beats

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

Head to head
About

samplerSequencer

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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: Β Β Β  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 β€œrecording” 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

Shape Beats

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Unleash your inner beat maker! Shape Beats is the fun and easy drum pad app that puts professional music creation at your fingertips. Create epic beats and play along he moment inspiration strikes, no matter your skill level. WHY SHAPE BEATS IS YOUR GO-TO DRUM MACHINE: - PLAY ALONG & LEARN FAST Want to play that cool beat? Each sound pack includes a demo of the original track. Just listen to learn the pattern and tap along on the pads. You’ll be mastering awesome beats in no time! - BUILD DYNAMIC SONGS (A/B CHANNELS) Ready to go beyond simple loops? Select advanced sound packs feature A/B channels, letting you switch between different parts of a song. These packs use a 24-pad layout to give you the creative control needed to build a full, structured track. - PRO SOUNDS IN EVERY PACK Forget generic sounds. Every kit is loaded with high-quality, professionally produced samples. Each pad has a purpose, giving you everything you need to build a complete beat from scratch. You'll find: Booming Drums & Kicks | Sharp Snares, Claps & Percussion | Catchy Melodies & Synths | Creative Vocal Chops & Chants | Crisp Hi-Hats & Cymbals - MASTER YOUR TIMING WITH A SMART METRONOME Never lose the rhythm. The built-in metronome is automatically synced to the tempo of every song in our library. Your timing will always be perfect, helping you stay tight and learn new patterns with precision. - EXPLORE GENRES FOR EVERY VIBE: Our massive, growing library is packed with royalty-free kits. Find your sound in genres like: Hip Hop & R&B | Trap & Drill | EDM & Dubstep | Lofi & Chillhop | House & Techno | ...and more ! DESIGNED FOR CREATIVITY, NOT CONFUSION: -Simple & Clean Interface: Just open the app and start making music. -Optimized Pad Layouts: From simple 12-pad kits to complex 24-pad layouts. -High-Quality Audio: Crystal-clear samples that make your beats stand out. -Regular Updates: New sound packs and features are added all the time. Ready to drop the beat? Download Shape Beats now and start making the music you love today!

Screenshots

samplerSequencer4 screens
Shape Beats4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Shape Beats at Free against samplerSequencer's $1.99. Shape Beats also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 11 months) and device support (3 vs 1). samplerSequencer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown).

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Shape Beats is free to download; samplerSequencer costs $1.99 up front. Shape Beats sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. samplerSequencer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

samplerSequencer ships an update every 11 months, Shape Beats every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences Β· 0 level
samplerSequencer versus Shape Beats: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametersamplerSequencerShape Beats
Price$1.99Free β€” better
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsEvery 5 weeks β€” better
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS18.015.6 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size3 MB56 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGianluca NataliniOktay Shakirov

In-app purchases

None

samplerSequencer

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Shape Beats

One-time1
  • Shape Beats Full Unlock$3.99

Questions

Is samplerSequencer free?
samplerSequencer costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Shape Beats free?
Shape Beats is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do samplerSequencer or Shape Beats have ads?
Shape Beats shows ads; samplerSequencer does not.
Which is updated more often, samplerSequencer or Shape Beats?
samplerSequencer ships an update every 11 months, and Shape Beats every 5 weeks. Most recently, samplerSequencer was updated on October 1, 2026 and Shape Beats on October 11, 2026.

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