harpSampler vs popchord
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
harpSampler
Transform your device into a multi-touch harp by importing your own sounds or using the built-in sampler. Create unique musical instruments and special effects with adjustable octaves, scales, and chords.
- Import custom sounds for instrument generation
- Automatic 8-octave harp creation
- Multi-touch interface for live performance
- Adjustable scales and chords
- Real-time sound bending and start position control
- Record live performances
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"harpSampler" transforms your device into a professional multi-touch harp with sound sampler. Simply create your own sound sample (an "A" or "LA" note for musical instrument sound or any note for special sounds or special effects): - using the "REC" button of harpSampler (uses the internal microphone of the device to record the sound sample for the harp) - importing the sound sample that you have created with a wave editor for MAC or PC in your device through iTunes synchronization - using copy / paste for the audio file you have created using the technology "iTunes File Sharing" Once imported the sound sample, harpSampler tool will automatically create the complete "Harp" (with 8 octaves). At which point you can play your harp (with the sound created by you or using the default "HARP" sound included in the application bundle), or entertain your friends with a scale of special effects (harp style). The software is able to read all files / audio samples that are compatible with your portable device (.wav, .mp3, .m4a, .caf, etc ...), you can then create your sound (you only need one audio file) using standard wave editor for Mac or PC, add reverb, chorus, special effects (you can manipulate the sound as you wish), save it in the file format that you prefer and use harpSampler to automatically create the complete musical instrument, to be played like an harp. Using the "SAMPLE START POSITION" control you can choose the exact play start position of the sound sample ("wave cut"). Using the "REC" button you can record your live performance or record a new sound sample to be assigned to the musical instrument. Using the different scales (You can choose the scale You want from the "SCALE" menu), you do not need necessarily to be an expert musician to play some beautiful scales with your harp. Also, using the "chords" control (C, D, E, F, G, A, B) you can choose the chord for your harp or scale ("chords" work together with the "scale") . With harpSampler You can create the harp of your dreams or, in general, you can create any kind of musical instrument, or special effects generator and play it like an harp! Features: - Import any sound, and automatic generation of the musical instrument (8 octaves) - Storing infinite sounds using the archive of sound samples "Samples Archive" of harpSampler - Harp multi-touch for live music performances - Check for increase / decrease the eighth harp used in real time - "Bending" control to change the sound of the device in real time - "Sample Start Position" control: you can remove the initial part of a sample (eg. silence), specifying the play start time of the sample ("wave cut" feature) - "STOP" button to immediately stop the harp sound - Harp with multiple voices (up to 96 voices) - Default "HARP" sound provided with the app - Ability to "record" musical patterns during the live performance: start the recording (pressing the "REC" button), harpSampler will record an audio file of the music you are playing with the harp musical instrument (press a cable of the harp to play the recorded audio of Your live performance) - "CHORDS" control - Multiple scales selectable from the "SCALE" menu - Virtual keyboard, pressing the "V. KEYB.": disable the automatic scale and enable the virtual keyboard on the cables of the harp *** PROMOTIONAL MESSAGE: If You want to play the "Golden Gate Bridge" like a giant harp, using the sound samples of the Golden Gate Bridge itself, You can download the app "Play The Golden Gate Bridge". The sound samples of the "Golden Gate Bridge" provided with the "Play The Golden Gate Bridge" app were sampled by the "San Francisco Synthesizer Ensemble" company. Amazing sounds… Try it !!! ***
popchord
Generate hundreds of chords instantly with this music creation tool. Explore various scales and chord types to build song sets, then perform using built-in instruments or send MIDI wirelessly to your DAW. A free one-month trial unlocks all pro features.
- Chord Grid for instant chord playing
- Hundreds of chords from 50+ scales
- Vast library of chord types
- Built-in instrument for performance
- Wireless MIDI transmission to DAWs
- Customizable play area with themes
- iCloud backup for creations
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Craft your next hit song with popchord, a chord generating improvisation and performance instrument. Play hundreds of chords with just a tap. Create sets with automatically generated chords from over 50 musical scales – no music theory knowledge required. Edit your sets using a vast library of chord types. Perform your idea using a built-in instrument or wirelessly transmit MIDI to your favorite DAW instruments on macOS. Unlock all pro features for free for one month with a new trial. • Use the Chord Grid to play hundreds of chords with a tap • Perform with over 13 built-in instruments • Create a set using a vast library of musical scales • Customize your play area with over 30 themes • Wirelessly send MIDI to your favorite DAW instrument* • Your creations are backed up privately to your iCloud account • Available for iPhone and iPad * Wireless MIDI requires a supported Mac with Bluetooth/Wifi Terms: https://popchord.app/tos Privacy Policy: https://popchord.app/privacy-policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: popchord at Free against harpSampler's $0.99. popchord also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.0) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 37 months). harpSampler's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.1). On ratings volume, 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
popchord is free to download; harpSampler costs $0.99 up front. popchord sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year. harpSampler asks for nothing beyond the download.
popchord holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.
harpSampler ships an update every 37 months, popchord every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | harpSampler | popchord |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.0 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 37 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Freemium — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 18.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 59 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Gianluca Natalini | Float Point |
Customer experience
harpSampler
popchord
In-app purchases
harpSampler
No in-app purchases
popchord
- popchord pro1 Month trial$4.991 Year
- popchord pro$14.99









