samplerSequencer vs WINdowsAMP, The Old School
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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: 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
WINdowsAMP, The Old School
Relive the classic music player experience with a retro design and modern functionality. Enjoy offline playback of your local files with a powerful equalizer and live visualizers. Manage your music library and playlists with ease, all without ads or subscriptions.
- Classic WINdowsAMP-style design
- Offline playback of local music files
- 10-band parametric equalizer with presets
- Live visualizers (spectrum, oscilloscope, waveform)
- Persistent playlist management
- System integration (Lock Screen, Control Center)
- Ad-free and subscription-free
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Instant nostalgia. Classic WINdowsAMP-style design with modern iOS polish. Retro equalizer. Local files. Zero ads. Own your music. Plays files you add. Works offline. Sound your way. 10-band parametric EQ, presets, and loudness you control. No clutter. No ads, accounts, or streaming lock-in. True file-based library: add MP3/AAC/FLAC/WAV/M4A from the Files app or iCloud Drive. Precise playback engine: gap-free start/stop, reliable seek, and background audio. Live visualizers: bar spectrum, oscilloscope, and waveform with neon glow. Persistent playlists: quick “Add” from Recents, auto-saved order, easy clear or delete. Classic transport: shuffle, repeat-one, repeat-all, previous/next, stop, and play/pause. System integration: Lock Screen controls, Control Center, and headset/CarPlay remote commands. Volume + EQ control in one screen for fast tuning. Tutorial for first-time setup with legal free-music sources. 100% local playback. No subscriptions. Zero analytics by default. No sign-in. Designed for one-hand use with big transport buttons and readable monospaced text. Retro look without skeuomorphic lag. Smooth, 60-fps visual feedback. 10-band EQ with on/off toggle and presets. Real-time spectrum bars and oscilloscope. Shuffle, repeat modes, and persistent volume. Playlist manager with play and delete per track. File picker with multi-select. Stereo indicator, elapsed and remaining time, mm:ss display. Offline-first architecture. Download songs to Files. Tap Add in the app and select tracks from Recents. Press Play. Your playlist is saved and persistent.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: WINdowsAMP, The Old School at every 5 weeks against samplerSequencer's every 11 months. WINdowsAMP, The Old School also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (16 vs 18.0). On price, 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
samplerSequencer costs $1.99 and WINdowsAMP, The Old School $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
samplerSequencer ships an update every 11 months, WINdowsAMP, The Old School every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | samplerSequencer | WINdowsAMP, The Old School |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | $1.99 |
| Rating | — | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 33.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 16 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Gianluca Natalini | EyeOS Store Inc. |
In-app purchases
samplerSequencer
No in-app purchases
WINdowsAMP, The Old School
No in-app purchases
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