# WhoSampled vs Auracle

WhoSampled and Auracle both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Auracle's written reviews are positive against 62% of WhoSampled's. Auracle also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 4 months). WhoSampled's advantage is ratings volume (8.6K vs 3). On price, rating, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. WhoSampled sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year. Auracle asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for WhoSampled against 5.0 for Auracle. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WhoSampled has 8.6K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 62% of WhoSampled's written reviews are positive against 100% of Auracle's.

WhoSampled ships an update every 4 months, Auracle every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WhoSampled | Auracle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (8.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whosampled/id529092671/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/auracle-media-multiverse/id6783452668/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8.6K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 62.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 15 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [WhoSampled](https://appshunter.io/developer/529092674) | [Andrew Frame](https://appshunter.io/developer/6783452670) |

## 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


### Auracle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/auracle-media-multiverse/id6783452668)

Rate and track your favorite music, films, TV shows, anime, and video games. Discover new obsessions with community charts and personalized recommendations. Engage in daily music games and build a comprehensive taste profile.

**Highlights:** Rate music, film, TV, anime, and games, Personalized taste profile, Daily music guessing games (Heardle, Immaculate Grid), Community charts and recommendations, Collaborative lists, Shareable taste cards

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WhoSampled free?

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

### Is Auracle free?

Auracle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, WhoSampled or Auracle?

Auracle is rated higher. WhoSampled averages 4.9 out of 5 from 8.6K ratings, while Auracle averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do WhoSampled or Auracle have ads?

Neither WhoSampled nor Auracle shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, WhoSampled or Auracle?

WhoSampled ships an update every 4 months, and Auracle every 2 days. Most recently, WhoSampled was updated on October 24, 2026 and Auracle 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.*