Comparison

AudioShare vs Samplr

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

Head to head
About

AudioShare

Manage all your sound and MIDI files with this comprehensive audio document manager. Organize, record, trim, convert, and transfer audio files between apps and your computer. It's an essential tool for music creators.

Highlights
  • Organize audio and recordings
  • Record external input
  • Record live output of other apps
  • Import/Export via Document Pickers
  • WiFi Drive file transfer
  • Convert between sound file formats
  • Trim and normalize audio
Features
Currently charting
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A sound file manager with powerful import and export abilities. If you are using music-making apps, then this tool is a must-have! Organize all your soundfiles and midifiles on your device, and manage your AUM recordings. Record, trim, convert, normalize, transfer, export, import, zip, unzip. Create folders, rename and move files and folders around, put everything where you can find it. Use it to transfer files between apps and between your device and computer. For example, transfer your new track from your favorite music-making app and import into the AudioShare library, then share it on your SoundCloud account, or transfer it into other apps. Or record your live-jam from other IAA or Audiobus apps. You can record directly in the app, from microphone, external audio interfaces, Inter-App Audio, or other Audiobus compatible apps. Preview and play soundfiles with waveform display and looping, trim and normalize soundfiles, and convert to other file formats such as M4A AAC or ALAC (Apple Lossless), WAV, AIFF, CAF with options for bit rate or bit depth and sample rate. FEATURES • Organize audio and recordings in files and folders • Record external input (such as microphone) directly in app • Record the live output of other Audiobus-compatible apps • Record Inter-App Audio node apps • Plays and records in 96k, 48k, 44.1k, 22k, 11k and 8k sample rates • Plays and records 16, 24 and 32 bit files • General pasteboard Audio Copy/Paste • Import/Export through standard iOS Files system • AudioShare FileProvider extension allows direct access to your sound file library from within other apps • Built-in Dropbox client • Use "Open in" from other apps or to open a file in other apps • WiFi Drive: transfer files from/to any computer on your local network • Import songs from your on-device Music library • Easy Import/Export from/to AudioShare-compatible apps • Access files through iTunes File Sharing • Playback of almost any kind of soundfile • Add notes with the built-in text editor • Trim, apply fade ins and fade outs • Convert between sound file formats • Normalize • Send your sounds by email

About

Samplr

This app offers a unique multitouch interface for exploring and manipulating audio samples. Create music through various play modes, record gestures for sequencing, and experiment with audio effects. It's designed for audio experimentation, composition, and live performance.

Highlights
  • 8 distinct play modes (Slicer, Looper, Granular, etc.)
  • Gesture recorder for sequencing
  • Audio input recording and resampling
  • 6 sample slots with 16 voices each
  • 5 per-sample effects (Distortion, Reverb, etc.)
  • Import audio from cloud storage and other apps
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The app used by renowned musicians like Fred again.., Richard Devine, Apparat, Weval or Matmos live and in the studio. Samplr introduced a brand new way to make music, only possible on multitouch devices. Explore the samples melody and texture using the different play modes and create compositions with the gesture recorder. Samplr is the ideal tool for audio experimentation, music composition and live performance. USER REVIEWS “The most profound audio manipulation tool on iOS” 5 stars “There is NOTHING on the market hardware or software like this” 5 stars “Stunningly beautiful interface and exceptionally easy to use” 5 stars “This is the most musical app I've ever used. It's polished, it's musical, it's fun, it's inspiring” 5 stars “It’s the best realization of what touch screen sampling should be” 5 stars FEATURES • 8 play modes: Slicer, Looper, Granular, Tape, Scratch, Arpeggiator, Keyboard and Loop Player • Gesture recorder for sequencing • Audio input recording and resampling • 6 sample slots (x16 voices) • 5 effects per sample: Distortion, Filter, Amplitude Modulator, Feedback Delay and Reverb COMPATIBILITY • Ableton Link • MIDI Keyboard, Controller and Sync input • IAA (Inter-App Audio) • Audiobus Input and Output • WAV and AIFF file support • Import files from iCloud Drive, Dropbox, AudioShare, etc Learn more and see how it works on samplr.net. For feedback or support please reach out to support@samplr.net

Screenshots

AudioShare4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: AudioShare at $4.99 against Samplr's $19.99. AudioShare also leads on chart position (#77 vs unranked) and ratings volume (857 vs 153). Samplr's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On rating, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

AudioShare costs $4.99 and Samplr $19.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for AudioShare against 4.7 for Samplr. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AudioShare has 857 ratings behind it against 153, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 89% of AudioShare's written reviews are positive against 79% of Samplr's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AudioShare ships an update every 5 months, Samplr every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
AudioShare versus Samplr: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAudioShareSamplr
Price$4.99 — better$19.99
Rating4.7 (857 ratings)4.7 (153 ratings) — better
Positive reviews88.7% of reviews — better79.5% of reviews
Number of ratings857 — better153
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#77 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPad
Requires iOS16.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKymatica ABMarcos Alonso

Customer experience

AudioShare

All ratings849 ratings
Positive92.6%
Neutral2.6%
Negative4.8%
Written reviews523 reviews
Positive88.7%
Neutral3.4%
Negative7.8%

Samplr

All ratings149 ratings
Positive93.3%
Neutral1.3%
Negative5.4%
Written reviews404 reviews
Positive79.5%
Neutral7.2%
Negative13.4%

User reviews

AudioShare

From 857 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💻 Essential for iOS music production
  • 🔍 Excellent audio file management
  • 🔊 High-quality recording and editing
  • 🔀 Seamless integration with other apps
  • 💾 Reliable file storage and organization

Room to improve

  • 🔍 Limited file browser integration
  • 🔊 Occasional audio quality issues
  • 🔋 Battery drain concerns
  • 🐛 Bugs and crashes reported

Samplr

From 153 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Intuitive and responsive interface
  • 🎨 Powerful sample manipulation capabilities
  • 🎶 Excellent for live performance and sound design
  • 💰 Great value for the price
  • 🎉 Inspiring and creative app

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and stability issues
  • 🔌 Lack of audio import/export options
  • 🔀 Difficulty with sample organization and management
  • 🔇 Missing features like panning, MIDI support, and AUv3

Bugs and requests

AudioShare

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • SoundCloud upload button not working
  • Inability to rename files easily
  • Crashes when using the pasteboard feature
  • Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add MP3 conversion option
  • Implement iCloud sync and sharing
  • Improve editing tools (e.g., timeline, markers)
  • Introduce a metronome and tempo tools
  • Add support for more cloud storage services

Samplr

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Recording functionality not working as expected
  • Dropbox integration causing crashes
  • Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

Requested features

5 requests
  • Implement Ableton Link for better sync
  • Add support for more audio file formats
  • Improve sample import/export workflow
  • Introduce a more robust sequencing and automation system
  • Provide multi-channel audio output

In-app purchases

None

AudioShare

No in-app purchases

None

Samplr

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AudioShare free?
AudioShare costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Samplr free?
Samplr costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, AudioShare or Samplr?
Samplr is rated higher. AudioShare averages 4.7 out of 5 from 857 ratings, while Samplr averages 4.7 from 153 ratings.
Do AudioShare or Samplr have ads?
Neither AudioShare nor Samplr shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AudioShare or Samplr?
AudioShare ships an update every 5 months, and Samplr every 3 months. Most recently, AudioShare was updated on October 21, 2026 and Samplr on October 20, 2026.

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