# TC vs SampleScape

The clearest difference is price: SampleScape at $14.99 against TC's $24.99. SampleScape also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 5 weeks) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). TC's advantage is ratings volume (68 vs 2). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

TC costs $24.99 and SampleScape $14.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

SampleScape holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TC has 68 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of TC's written reviews are positive against 100% of SampleScape's.

TC ships an update every 5 weeks, SampleScape every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TC | SampleScape |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $24.99 | **$14.99** |
| Rating | [4.8 (68 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tc-11/id488577050/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/samplescape/id6754957868/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **68** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 87.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 53 MB | 806 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bit Shape](https://appshunter.io/developer/397853985) | [Limelight Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/370131860) |

## What reviewers say

### TC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tc-11/id488577050)

This app is a fully programmable multi-touch synthesizer for iPad. Create unique sounds using touch gestures, device motion, and a variety of on-board modules. Explore a vast sonic landscape with extensive customization options.

**Highlights:** 185 built-in presets, Unlimited user patches, Multi-touch and device motion control, 23 modular synthesis objects, Built-in recording and AudioCopy, Audiobus support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Innovative touch-screen interface design
- 🎵 Exceptional sound quality and synthesis engine
- 🎹 Unique iPad-optimized instrument approach
- 🎚️ Highly customizable and deep sound design capabilities
- 🎭 Expressive performance control with multitouch gestures

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes on opening and during use
- ⚠️ Stability issues with recent updates
- 🎹 Difficult learning curve for beginners
- 🔌 No MIDI support or DAW integration
- 🎼 Limited ability to play precise melodies

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes upon opening after recent updates
- Black screen crashes when launching
- Crashes when adding patches to folders
- Crashes within Audiobus after 13.1 update
- AudioCopy button crashes on iPad 3

**Requested features**

- MIDI support and DAW synchronization
- Ability to record and playback motion gestures
- Sample import and granular synthesis capabilities
- Microtonal tuning support (Scala files)
- Note hold function per surface


### SampleScape

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/samplescape/id6754957868)

Create complex, evolving soundscapes with this sample-based instrument. Build sequences of samples or instruments, control playback with granular synthesis, and apply a variety of filters and effects. Features an auto-sampler for easy recording and SF2 file import.

**Highlights:** Morph Sequencer up to 12 steps, Sample or Granular Rendering, 12 Sample Slots with 24 samples each, 114 Ready-made Instruments, Morphing VCF with multiple modes, Integrated effects suite, Auto Sampler for instrument recording

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TC free?

TC costs $24.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is SampleScape free?

SampleScape costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, TC or SampleScape?

SampleScape is rated higher. TC averages 4.8 out of 5 from 68 ratings, while SampleScape averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do TC or SampleScape have ads?

Neither TC nor SampleScape shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TC or SampleScape?

TC ships an update every 5 weeks, and SampleScape every 5 days. Most recently, TC was updated on October 7, 2026 and SampleScape on October 12, 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.*