Comparison

CueZy 9 Pad Sampler vs Hypertron

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

Hypertron

Create music on the go with this powerful groovebox. It offers a simple interface for flexible music production, allowing you to trigger pads, tweak effects, arrange samples, and even generate new sounds with AI. Unlock advanced features for a complete production experience.

Highlights
  • AUv3 support
  • Live pad triggering
  • Sample editing and arrangement
  • AI sample generation
  • Built-in synthesizer
  • Multi-track export
  • Ableton Link sync
Features
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Hypertron is a groovebox for iPhone and iPad that combines simple design with powerful tools for flexible music production on the go. SEQUENCER - Create patterns and store them in sequences, takes and groups - Each pad can have an individual bar length of up to 64 bars - Last Step function for each pad, enabling polyrhythms ( with Performance Mode setting ) - Duplicate takes and groups with drag & drop - Switch between 16th and 32nd notes using Split-Step swipe gesture - Play and record melodies with the virtual keyboard and arpeggiator - Get creative with an innovative note repeat slider - Set custom group lengths, measured in bars or steps - Adjust global swing and set the swing amount for each pad - Customize pads, takes and groups with colors and rearrange them using drag & drop - Auto-toggle loops at bar end - Trigger pads in LIVE mode SAMPLER - Record samples using your microphone or USB interface - Generate samples with AI using multiple models to choose from (requires account registration) - Adjust start/end positions and add fade-in and fade-out to your samples - PRO: Slice samples with multi-slice sampling and autoslicing - PRO: Edit samples in the Sample Editor with multiple tools (duplicate, trim, remove, silence, reverse, normalize, pitch, timestretch, volume) - PRO: Import samples (WAV, MP3, MP4, M4A) - PRO: Export samples (WAV) EFFECTS - Add multiple effects to each pad: lowpass, highpass, reverb - PRO effects: bitcrusher, compressor, delay, distortion, phaser, tape, repeater, tremolo, pitch, timestretch, randomizer - PRO: Access additional effect settings - Automate effects with swipe gestures or fine-tune them in the editor - Select and adjust effects on pads using swipe gestures in EFFECTS mode MIXER - Adjust levels and effects in the mixer - PRO: Route outputs to busses and add effects to these busses - Select channel outputs in the Mixer with support for multichannel USB interfaces - Send MIDI OUT separately for each channel - Save your FX selection as default in the Mixer SYNTHESIZER - A simple, yet effective monophonic synthesizer: two oscillators and one LFO, controlling frequency and filter separately - Sync the synthesizer oscillators from 32 bars down to 1/32 notes - PRO: Adjust the synthesizer’s suboscillator, delay, glide parameter and bandpass filter CONNECTIVITY - Sync to other devices with Ableton Link - Connect external MIDI keyboards via USB or Bluetooth - AUv3 with resizable interface and multichannel support (via In-App Purchase) REALTIME EXPORT - Export your project (WAV, M4A) - PRO: Export every individual track of your project (WAV) - PRO: Export individual files as ZIP - PRO: Export masterbus as M4A AVAILABLE RESOURCES - All devices: 16 takes and 16 groups - Standalone on iPhone: 6 tracks - Standalone on iPhone X and newer: 12 tracks - Standalone on iPad: 16 tracks - AUv3: 12 tracks Requires iPhone 8 or higher.
Requires iPad 5th Gen or higher. HYPERTRON is free to use with unlimited playtime and the ability to record as many samples as you want. For more amazing features, go PRO and unlock the full potential of HYPERTRON across all devices with a one-time purchase inside the app.

Screenshots

CueZy 9 Pad Sampler4 screens
Hypertron4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Hypertron at 4.4 against CueZy 9 Pad Sampler's 3.8. Hypertron also leads on ratings volume (159 vs 6) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). CueZy 9 Pad Sampler's advantage is review sentiment (67% vs 53%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Hypertron sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Hypertron holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hypertron has 159 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of CueZy 9 Pad Sampler's written reviews are positive against 53% of Hypertron'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, Hypertron monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
CueZy 9 Pad Sampler versus Hypertron: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCueZy 9 Pad SamplerHypertron
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (6 ratings)4.4 (159 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews — better53.3% of reviews
Number of ratings6159 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB94 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTak MitsuhashiHypertron Audio

Customer experience

CueZy 9 Pad Sampler

All ratings6 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral16.7%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral6.7%
Negative26.7%

Hypertron

All ratings159 ratings
Positive83.6%
Neutral3.1%
Negative13.2%
Written reviews45 reviews
Positive53.3%
Neutral11.1%
Negative35.6%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

CueZy 9 Pad Sampler

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

Hypertron

One-time14
  • Bassdrums$0.99
  • E-Piano$0.99
  • Eight Zero Eight$2.99
Show 11 more
  • LOFI$2.99
  • English$2.99
  • AUV3$2.99
  • Hollow Earth$4.99
  • E-Drums$4.99
  • Andres Kit$4.99
  • Ultimate Drums$4.99
  • Old School$4.99
  • PRO$4.99
  • Premium Pack 1$4.99
  • COMPLETE BUNDLE$9.99

Questions

Is CueZy 9 Pad Sampler free?
CueZy 9 Pad Sampler is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hypertron free?
Hypertron is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, CueZy 9 Pad Sampler or Hypertron?
Hypertron is rated higher. CueZy 9 Pad Sampler averages 3.8 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Hypertron averages 4.4 from 159 ratings.
Do CueZy 9 Pad Sampler or Hypertron have ads?
Neither CueZy 9 Pad Sampler nor Hypertron shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CueZy 9 Pad Sampler or Hypertron?
CueZy 9 Pad Sampler ships an update every 3 months, and Hypertron monthly. Most recently, CueZy 9 Pad Sampler was updated on September 21, 2026 and Hypertron on September 23, 2026.

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