# SampleTank vs Neo

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Neo at 74% against SampleTank's 30%. Neo also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.7) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). SampleTank's advantage is ratings volume (109 vs 19). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

SampleTank costs $24.99 and Neo $24.99 up front. SampleTank sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Neo sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Neo holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SampleTank has 109 ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 30% of SampleTank's written reviews are positive against 74% of Neo's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SampleTank | Neo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $24.99 | $24.99 |
| Rating | [2.7 (109 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sampletank/id464783893/reviews) | **[4.7 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neo-soul-keys-studio-2/id1482448438/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **109** | 19 |
| Positive reviews | 29.8% of reviews | **73.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1.5 GB | 326 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [IK Multimedia US, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/323694278) | [MIDIculous LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/579058990) |

## What reviewers say

### SampleTank

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sampletank/id464783893)

This professional mobile workstation offers a vast collection of world-class instruments, sounds, and patterns for live performance and composition. Layer or split instruments across 8 multitimbral slots, with an expandable library and a powerful new sound engine.

**Highlights:** 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, New sound engine, Zones feature for splits & layers

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Organ | $4.99 | one-time |
| Strings | $4.99 | one-time |
| Brass | $4.99 | one-time |
| Synth Pads | $4.99 | one-time |
| The Grid | $14.99 | one-time |
| Miroslav Philharmonik - Mobile Edition | $24.99 | one-time |
| Sample Moog - Mobile Edition | $24.99 | one-time |
| Sonik Synth - Mobile Edition | $24.99 | one-time |
| All Sounds | $64.99 | one-time |
| SampleTank PRO - All Sounds Pack | $64.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great sounding app
- 👍 Lots of instrument options
- 🚀 Useful for live performance
- 👍 Decent sound quality
- 👍 Intuitive interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with iOS updates
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🔒 Lack of user manual access
- 🔒 Aggressive advertising for other products

**Reported bugs**

- Freezes when adjusting parameters
- Crashes on launch for some users
- Incompatible with certain iOS versions
- Issues with downloading and restoring in-app purchases

**Requested features**

- Add support for Audio Unit (AUv3)
- Improve MIDI integration and control
- Implement a more robust sequencer
- Allow user-defined pitch bend range
- Add ability to back up and restore custom presets


### Neo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neo-soul-keys-studio-2/id1482448438)

This app offers a vast collection of high-quality electric piano sounds and effects, blending organic samples with synthesizer flexibility. It features a comprehensive library with numerous presets and advanced editing options for a complete electric piano experience.

**Highlights:** Pure Synth® architecture, Licensed VKFX effects, External drive for sample storage, Bluetooth MIDI capable, iCloud backup and sharing, Enhanced AUv3 presets, Standalone and AUv3/IAA support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mark VII EP Expansion | $5.99 | one-time |
| Suitcase Expansion | $7.99 | one-time |
| Clarity Grand Piano | $7.99 | one-time |
| Neo-Soul Keys® Dyno Expansion | $9.99 | one-time |
| Neo-Soul Keys® VIP Expansion | $9.99 | one-time |
| Upright Expansion | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SampleTank free?

SampleTank costs $24.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Neo free?

Neo costs $24.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SampleTank or Neo?

Neo is rated higher. SampleTank averages 2.7 out of 5 from 109 ratings, while Neo averages 4.7 from 19 ratings.

### Do SampleTank or Neo have ads?

Neither SampleTank nor Neo shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SampleTank or Neo?

SampleTank ships an update every 2 months, and Neo every 2 months. Most recently, SampleTank was updated on November 8, 2026 and Neo on November 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*