# WhoSampled vs Ableton Note

The clearest difference is price: WhoSampled at Free against Ableton Note's $6.99. WhoSampled also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (8.5K vs 676). Ableton Note's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months) and chart position (#8 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

WhoSampled is free to download; Ableton Note costs $6.99 up front. WhoSampled sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year and Ableton Note sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

WhoSampled holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WhoSampled has 8.5K ratings behind it against 676, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 62% of WhoSampled's written reviews are positive against 73% of Ableton Note's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

WhoSampled ships an update every 4 months, Ableton Note monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WhoSampled | Ableton Note |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $6.99 |
| Rating | **[4.9 (8.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whosampled/id529092671/reviews)** | [4.2 (676 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ableton-note/id1633243177/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **8.5K** | 676 |
| Positive reviews | 61.9% of reviews | **72.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#8** |
| Size | 15 MB | 1007 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [WhoSampled](https://appshunter.io/developer/529092674) | [Ableton AG](https://appshunter.io/developer/1228664884) |

## What reviewers say

### WhoSampled

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whosampled/id529092671)

Explore the connections within music by discovering samples, covers, and remixes. Scan music playing around you or your library to uncover the DNA of your favorite tracks and artists. Access a vast database of musical knowledge and delve deeper into the music you love.

**Highlights:** Scan music to find samples, covers, and remixes, Connect to Spotify and Apple Music libraries, Access a large database of music DNA, Compare songs and listen to full tracks, Detailed sample information, Music charts and recommendations, Save favorites

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Track ID | $9.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 💎 Incredible resource for music lovers
- 🔍 Helps discover new music through samples
- 📚 Extensive database of samples and covers
- 🎶 Useful for DJs and producers
- 🔗 Good integration with music streaming services

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Misleading pricing with hidden subscription fees
- 🤖 Outdated and clunky user interface
- 🔍 Incomplete database, missing some music
- 🐛 Bugs and crashes, especially with Spotify integration
- 🚫 Restricted functionality without subscription

**Reported bugs**

- Network errors when scanning Spotify
- Audio not working on sample videos
- Login issues with Spotify and other accounts

**Requested features**

- iPad app optimization
- More advanced search and filtering options
- Ability to submit new samples and covers
- Smoother transitions between songs and samples
- Background music playback while browsing


### Ableton Note

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ableton-note/id1633243177)

**Currently charting:** #8 Top Paid · Music, #118 Top Paid (US App Store)

Create musical ideas with curated sounds and effects. Build beats, melodies, and sample your surroundings. Seamlessly transfer your projects to Ableton Live for further development.

**Highlights:** Create beats and melodies, Sample sounds with phone microphone, MIDI Editor for sequencing, Transfer projects to Ableton Live, 76 Drum Sampler kits, 317 synth sounds

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Drift In-App Purchase | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Intuitive workflow
- 🎨 Great sound quality
- 🤝 Seamless Ableton Live integration
- 💰 Affordable price
- 🔥 Inspiring for creativity

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔇 No audio track support
- 🎹 Limited note editing capabilities
- ⏱️ Bluetooth latency issues
- 🔢 Restricted to 4/4 time signature
- 🔧 Lacking some advanced features

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional loss of unsaved work
- Freezing issues when editing clips

**Requested features**

- Audio track support
- Expanded note editing tools
- Midi controller support
- More effects and synth options
- Time signature flexibility


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WhoSampled free?

WhoSampled is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Ableton Note free?

Ableton Note costs $6.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, WhoSampled or Ableton Note?

WhoSampled is rated higher. WhoSampled averages 4.9 out of 5 from 8.5K ratings, while Ableton Note averages 4.2 from 676 ratings.

### Do WhoSampled or Ableton Note have ads?

Neither WhoSampled nor Ableton Note shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, WhoSampled or Ableton Note?

WhoSampled ships an update every 4 months, and Ableton Note monthly. Most recently, WhoSampled was updated on September 24, 2026 and Ableton Note on September 22, 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.*