Comparison

CueZy 9 Pad Sampler vs Samply

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

Samply

Create music compositions on your iOS device by loading samples from your iTunes library. This app offers 16 buttons across three sets, allowing for up to 48 unique samples. You can save and load your custom sets for easy access.

Highlights
  • Load samples from iTunes library
  • 16 buttons with 3 sets (48 samples total)
  • Save and load custom sample sets
  • Edit sample settings
  • Easy music composition
Features
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Samply - DJ Sampler lets you compose music easily using your iOS device. You can load different samples from your iTunes library to any button. You have 16 buttons and 3 sets to play with which leaves you with 48 different samples. To load sample hold the button few seconds and iTunes library will appear. When you choose the sample you can play it by tapping the button or you can edit its settings by opening sample settings and do a bunch of other stuff. You can save each set with save option and load it anytime.

Screenshots

CueZy 9 Pad Sampler4 screens
Samply4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CueZy 9 Pad Sampler at 69% against Samply's 18%. CueZy 9 Pad Sampler also leads on price (Free vs $1.99) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 15 months). Samply's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 3.8) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). On ads and device support 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

CueZy 9 Pad Sampler is free to download; Samply costs $1.99 up front. CueZy 9 Pad Sampler sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Samply asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Samply holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 2 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 69% of CueZy 9 Pad Sampler's written reviews are positive against 18% of Samply's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CueZy 9 Pad Sampler ships an update every 3 months, Samply every 15 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
CueZy 9 Pad Sampler versus Samply: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCueZy 9 Pad SamplerSamply
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating3.8 (6 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews68.8% of reviews — better18.2% of reviews
Number of ratings6 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 15 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.08.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTak MitsuhashiArsosa Network Inc.

Customer experience

CueZy 9 Pad Sampler

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

Samply

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive18.2%
Neutral18.2%
Negative63.6%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

CueZy 9 Pad Sampler

One-time2
  • Lite-License$1.99
  • Standard-License (Upgrade)$5.99
None

Samply

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CueZy 9 Pad Sampler free?
CueZy 9 Pad Sampler is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Samply free?
Samply costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, CueZy 9 Pad Sampler or Samply?
Samply is rated higher. CueZy 9 Pad Sampler averages 3.8 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Samply averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do CueZy 9 Pad Sampler or Samply have ads?
Neither CueZy 9 Pad Sampler nor Samply shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CueZy 9 Pad Sampler or Samply?
CueZy 9 Pad Sampler ships an update every 3 months, and Samply every 15 months. Most recently, CueZy 9 Pad Sampler was updated on October 29, 2026 and Samply on October 18, 2026.

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