SampleTank CS vs World Piano
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SampleTank CS
This professional mobile sound and groove workstation brings desktop-level virtual instrument power to your iPhone and iPad. It offers a vast array of world-class instruments and patterns for live performance and composition, with expandable sound libraries available for purchase.
- 23 free instruments in 16 categories
- 8-part multitimbral sound module
- Expandable sound library with 2300+ instruments
- Over 1,200 melodic and rhythmic patterns
- 8-track MIDI recorder with audio export
- Intuitive interface and new sound engine
- Song and Live environments
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SampleTank 2 for iOS is a professional, fully featured mobile sound and groove workstation that brings the sound, power and features of desktop virtual instruments to your iPad and iPhone — without compromise. It is designed for professional live performance, song composition and puts a comprehensive array of world-class instruments, sounds and patterns right at your fingertips. SampleTank CS provides all the functionality of the full app, with 23 instruments in 16 categories, so you can try out this powerful workstation for free. Additional sounds are available a la cart via in-app purchase. SampleTank gives you 8 multitimbral instrument slots that you can easily layer or split. Choose from a comprehensive, expandable sound collection that covers virtually every acoustic and electronic sound imaginable. Plus, each instrument category includes instrument riffs and grooves so you can start composing and playing in no time. The included instruments and the new sound engine are derived from the desktop version of SampleTank, IK's flagship workstation, offering you unmatched realism, variety of sound and audio performance. For the first time on iOS, thousands of professional sample-based sounds and patterns can be easily accessed, layered and used for playing live or in the studio. What’s more, SampleTank offers an ever-growing library of sounds and are available via in-app purchase: • Elektronika - a series of electronica and EDM-oriented groove libraries and sound collections that make it easy to create hits in today’s most popular styles • Miroslav Philharmonik — the legendary orchestral libraries, now available on your mobile device! Stunningly realistic and expressive samples of a wide range of orchestra and percussion instruments. • SampleTank PRO - the latest and most high-end sounds and grooves available, letting you create professional-grade compositions on your mobile device • Plus additional libraries covering cinematic sounds, the finest pianos, drum libraries from iconic drummers and much more! SampleTank for iOS offers over 2,300 instruments and over 1,200 MIDI patterns — the largest collection of sounds available for any virtual instrument for iOS. Features: • 23 sounds in 16 categories included free • 8-part multitimbral professional quality sound and groove module • Expandable sound library with 2300+ instrument • Over 1,200 melodic and rhythmic patterns • 8-track MIDI recorder with audio export • Totally redesigned intuitive interface • New sound engine derived from SampleTank 3 for Mac/PC • Zones feature lets you easily create splits & layers on your controller • Song and Live environments for composing and playing • Built-in insert effects and master reverb • MIDI learn feature makes programming external controllers easy • Plug-and-play compatibility with iRig interfaces and controllers • Polyphony: up to 64 voices on new Apple devices
World Piano
Explore global music with authentic instruments and rhythms from around the world. Create melodies with diverse scales, including microtonal options, and experiment with a traditional piano mode. Enhance your musical journey with premium sound packs and rhythm features.
- Authentic world instrument sounds
- Extensive collection of world scales
- Rhythm library with beat import
- Traditional piano mode
- Microtonal scale support
- Premium sound and rhythm packs
- MIDI and AUv3 support
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Explore the World of Music with World Piano Unlock the rich diversity of global music with World Piano, the ultimate app for exploring the sounds and rhythms of cultures from around the world—all at your fingertips. "An Essential Tool for Musicians and Music Lovers" - App Store Review With World Piano, you can experience authentic sound samples from unique instruments like the Sitar, Koto, Duduk, and more. Effortlessly switch between instruments to explore their distinct tones and rhythms. The app also features a rhythm library where you can play along or import your own beats. Whether you’re sharpening your improvisation skills or simply enjoying the creative process, World Piano is perfect for any musician, from beginner to expert. Create captivating melodies using an extensive collection of world scales and drones, including those from India, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia—perfect for crafting exotic and inspiring sounds. World Piano even supports microtonal scales for enhanced creativity. In addition to world instruments, you’ll find a traditional piano mode. Customize octaves, experiment with playing modes, and find the perfect sound for any musical genre. Download World Piano today and embark on a global musical journey! Go Premium Unlock the full potential of World Piano by becoming a Premium Member. Access all sound packs with a single subscription: 1 month: $5.99 1 year: $29.99 Note: Prices may vary by country. These prices are for the US. Pricing in other countries may vary. • Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period • An account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase Start your worldwide musical journey with World Piano. Features • Premium sound and rhythm packs from around the world • AUv3 and Ableton Link support • Layer and split sounds for dynamic play • Save your favorite sounds and rhythms • Real-time microtonal scale conversion • Global, Middle Eastern, and Raga scales • Import Korg KMP, SFZ, WAV, and AIFF files • MIDI support (control via MIDI keyboard or AudioBus/IAA) • Comprehensive effects section: Phaser, Tremolo, Chorus, Reverb, and more • Built-in recording and iCloud sound backup For more details, check out our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. We’d love to hear from you! Feel free to reach out at contact@taqs.im. This app is licensed under Apple’s Standard End User License Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: World Piano at 73% against SampleTank CS's 29%. World Piano also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.1) and ratings volume (3.2K vs 143). SampleTank CS's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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
Both are free to download. SampleTank CS sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and World Piano sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
World Piano holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: World Piano has 3.2K ratings behind it against 143, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of SampleTank CS's written reviews are positive against 73% of World Piano's.
SampleTank CS ships an update every 2 months, World Piano monthly. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.
| Parameter | SampleTank CS | World Piano |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.1 (143 ratings) | 4.6 (3.2K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 28.9% of reviews | 73.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 143 | 3.2K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1.5 GB | 142 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | IK Multimedia US, LLC | TAQS.IM |
Customer experience
SampleTank CS
World Piano
User reviews
SampleTank CS
From 143 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Great sound quality
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Excellent for live performances
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🔒 Issues with in-app purchases and restoring purchases
- 🔋 High memory usage
- 👎 Lack of updates and support
World Piano
From 3.2K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🎹 Great variety of world instruments and rhythms
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 🎨 Inspiring and unique sounds
- 🎶 Excellent for creating world music and soundscapes
- 💡 Supports microtonal scales and tunings
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🔧 Compatibility issues with some DAWs and apps
- 💰 Subscription model and expensive IAPs
- 🔇 Some sound packs don't work as expected
Bugs and requests
SampleTank CS
Reported bugs
3 issues- Incompatible with latest iOS versions
- MIDI issues and lack of device detection
- Purchased content not properly restored
Requested features
4 requests- Add AU/AUv3 support for better DAW integration
- Improve MIDI functionality and mapping
- Allow importing custom samples
- Enhance performance controls (e.g., pitch bend, modulation)
World Piano
Reported bugs
3 issues- Soundfonts not loading correctly
- Exported tracks missing World Synth instruments
- Subscription and IAP issues
Requested features
4 requests- Add support for importing custom audio files
- Improve MIDI and automation capabilities
- Provide better backup and restore options for purchased content
- Enhance integration with popular music apps like GarageBand
In-app purchases
SampleTank CS
- Organ$4.99
- Strings$4.99
- Brass$4.99
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- Synth Pads$4.99
- The Grid$14.99
- Upgrade to SampleTank$24.99
- Miroslav Philharmonik - Mobile Edition$24.99
- Sonik Synth - Mobile Edition$24.99
- All Sounds$64.99
- SampleTank PRO - All Sounds Pack$64.99
World Piano
- TAQS.IM Monthly Premium Access$5.991 Month
- TAQS.IM Yearly PRO Access7 Days trial$29.991 Year
- Hip Hop Trap LofiFree
- Turkish Sounds: Saz, Kanun$2.99
- Arabic Sounds: Oud, Ney, Org$2.99
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- Kavkaz Caucuses Sounds$2.99
- Asian Sounds: Silk Road$2.99
- Latin American Sounds$2.99
- TAQSIM World Piano Lifetime$19.99
- TAQSIM World Piano Lifetime$29.99
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