Comparison

CueZy 9 Pad Sampler vs PlayBacker for iPhone

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

CueZy 9 Pad Sampler

This music sampler app allows you to play audio dramatically from your device library. It offers features like looping, group modes, and fading for performances and parties. Save up to 729 samples across multiple banks.

Highlights
  • 9 sample pads for simultaneous playback
  • Import audio from device library and cloud storage
  • Multiple play modes (Gate, Shot, Cue, Pause)
  • Looping and group play functionality
  • Fade in/out effects with adjustable time
  • Save up to 729 samples across banks
  • MIDI device control
Features
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*Play your music dramatically. CueZy is a 9 pad sampler (sample player) app. You can select songs from your iPhone/iPad/iPod touch library and play with the features right away. Different arrangements are possible through the four play modes, looping, two group modes, and in addition, and fading in and out. These features will allow you to create a personalized music system, designed for performances, parties, and more. -What CueZy can do- - Simultaneous audio playback using nine sample pads. - Audio assignment from your iPhone/iPad/iPod touch library to the sample pad. - Audio file import from Dropbox, Google Drive, iTunes File sharing, "Open-in" function. - Adjust volume via the fader view. - Saving a maximum of 729 samples (Preset [9] x Bank [9] = 81 pages). - Fade in and fade out effects. - Adjusting the fade in and fade out time (0.5 to 9.0 seconds). - Adjusting the master volume. - Play audio in the background. - AirPlay control (Connection with Apple TV, AirMac Express, Bluetooth audio device, etc...) - Control an App via external MIDI devices. - Designating a specific play mode for each audio (Gate/Shot/Cue!/Pause). - Setting up the loop mode. - Setting up a play group (simultaneous play). - Setting up a solo group (solo play). - Assigning specific volume settings for each audio. - Pan control for assigned audio (adjusting the sound image). CueZy is a simple yet reliable player created for playing music in various professional settings. For instance, it can be used for a professional theatre performance, a live DJ party, or for playing music and adding sound effects at a house party. *When CueZy launches - On the upper left corner of the screen, there is an edit button. When you press this button, the Pad Editor will open. - When you press the "Help" button located on the upper right, it will assist you with the app. - If you press a pad number while pressing the "Source" button, located lower left, you will be able to allocate one or more audio from your audio library. *About the license - Purchase the license for CueZy through the Setting page. - By using two upgradable licenses, you can save different settings, remove the limitations for simultaneous play and audio time, and enhance other performances. *For more information on CueZy and how to use it, check out the website: -> http://www.cuezy.net *Developer blog English -> http://cuezy.blogspot.com Japanese -> http://d.hatena.ne.jp/cuezy

About

PlayBacker for iPhone

This app allows you to load and play audio files from various sources, including device storage, iCloud Drive, and other file providers. It offers advanced playback controls like auto-pause, repeat, and skip tail, along with a cue list mode. Additional features can be unlocked through in-app purchases.

Highlights
  • Load audio from device storage, iCloud, and file providers
  • Auto Pause and Auto Cue functionality
  • Repeat and Skip Tail options
  • Volume Fader and CueList Mode
  • Control Center command support
  • SamplePad and TrackEditor add-ons
  • Remote control via keyboard/MIDI
Features
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■ Loading Audio File From - Music Library in device ( Apple Music not supported ) - In App Storage / File Sync - iCloud Drive - and other file providers ■ Deck - Auto Pause / Auto Cue - Repeat ( 1 track / all tracks ) - Skip Tail ( of silence end of file ) - Volume Fader - CueList Mode - Supports Control Center commands +■ InApp Purchase - SamplePad Feature AddOn : Pad Styled Sampler that has max 16 pads will be added. In addition ‘TrackEditor’ also will be added that makes users enable to fine edit of tracks. - Remote Control Feature AddOn : Playback controls by keyboard shortcut or external MIDI controllers will become available.

Screenshots

CueZy 9 Pad Sampler4 screens
PlayBacker for iPhone4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PlayBacker for iPhone at 4.3 against CueZy 9 Pad Sampler's 3.8. CueZy 9 Pad Sampler's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. CueZy 9 Pad Sampler sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and PlayBacker for iPhone sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PlayBacker for iPhone holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 3 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CueZy 9 Pad Sampler ships an update every 3 months, PlayBacker for iPhone every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
CueZy 9 Pad Sampler versus PlayBacker for iPhone: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCueZy 9 Pad SamplerPlayBacker for iPhone
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (6 ratings)4.3 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews68.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTak MitsuhashiINTEGRAL SOUND DESIGN

Customer experience

CueZy 9 Pad Sampler

All ratings6 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral16.7%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive68.8%
Neutral6.3%
Negative25.0%

PlayBacker for iPhone

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

CueZy 9 Pad Sampler

One-time2
  • Lite-License$1.99
  • Standard-License (Upgrade)$5.99
4 purchases

PlayBacker for iPhone

One-time4
  • SamplePad 30 day trialFree
  • Remote Controls feature Add-On$2.99
  • SamplePad feature Add-On B$2.99
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  • SamplePad feature Add-On A$2.99

Questions

Is CueZy 9 Pad Sampler free?
CueZy 9 Pad Sampler is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PlayBacker for iPhone free?
PlayBacker for iPhone is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, CueZy 9 Pad Sampler or PlayBacker for iPhone?
PlayBacker for iPhone is rated higher. CueZy 9 Pad Sampler averages 3.8 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while PlayBacker for iPhone averages 4.3 from 3 ratings.
Do CueZy 9 Pad Sampler or PlayBacker for iPhone have ads?
Neither CueZy 9 Pad Sampler nor PlayBacker for iPhone shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CueZy 9 Pad Sampler or PlayBacker for iPhone?
CueZy 9 Pad Sampler ships an update every 3 months, and PlayBacker for iPhone every 4 months. Most recently, CueZy 9 Pad Sampler was updated on October 29, 2026 and PlayBacker for iPhone on October 24, 2026.

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