Comparison

Samplr vs touchAble Pro

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

Head to head
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

About

touchAble Pro

This app provides deep, customizable control over music production software, allowing users to perform and edit without a mouse. It offers waveform views, piano roll editing, and full access to device parameters, all from a mobile device.

Highlights
  • Audio clip view with waveforms
  • Piano roll view for pattern editing
  • Draw and edit clip automations
  • Customizable device templates
  • Access track I/O
  • Control transport, clips, and scenes
  • Play instruments with grid/piano layouts
Features
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touchAble Pro makes it easy to produce and perform music in Ableton Live by putting everything you need directly at your fingertips. Eight years ago touchAble defined what a touch controller app for Live could do. touchAble Pro has been reimagined and recoded from the ground up, incorporating years of feedback from musicians at every level. touchAble Pro provides a cleaner interface, allows much more powerful customisation and gives you the deepest access possible to Ableton Live. From waveform views to editors to automations - with touchAble Pro, you now have the complete Ableton Live experience literally at your fingertips. You can perform and edit without ever touching a mouse, you can customize your experience to access exactly the controls you need to edit or play. You’ll gain complete control that’s as portable as the smartphone, tablet or laptop you’re carrying with you. - Audio clip view with waveforms, including side-by-side waveform view - Edit patterns easier and faster than ever with the new piano roll view - Draw and edit Clip-Automations - Templates for Live devices are now included at no added cost - Create your own custom Device Templates for M4L or Live Devices, VSTs & AUs - Access a tracks I/O right from the app. - Make your own Device templates, with complete support for third-party plug-ins and Max for Live (IAP - soon to come) - Build your own complete custom layouts with the overhauled Template Editor - Make performance-friendly templates that include focus on individual clips and scenes, custom controls and even full modules. - New layout options: view modules fullscreen or duplicate them side by side - For iPhone & iPad (Universal) touchAble lets you access all of Ableton Live via simple, robust connections, either wired or wireless, and provides access to nearly every aspect of the software. touchAble Pro builds on that support with an updated interface for all of the features that made touchAble popular: - Control the transport, metronome, cues, and quantization - Trigger clips and scenes and control looping - Arm, mute, and solo tracks - Adjust monitoring - Mix, pan, crossfade, and control sends and returns - Play instruments with grid or piano-style layouts, with scales, note repeat, aftertouch, and velocity (based on finger position) - Control device parameters, using faders or assignable X/Y pad modules - X/Y Pad: assign physics, make and morph snapshots or even record full gestures - Navigate Live’s Browser, and drag and drop Devices and samples Please find the Server and installation instructions on https://zerodebug.com/#/touchable Requires iOS 9.3 Requires the latest version of Ableton Live 9 or 10 Introduction: https://youtu.be/H6EnpjfztNw (Youtube) Features: https://youtu.be/R4_GRVPbDn8 (Youtube) Multiplatform demo: https://youtu.be/-NPXlJcyELY (Youtube)

Screenshots

touchAble Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Samplr at $19.99 against touchAble Pro's $29.99. Samplr also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.9) and review sentiment (79% vs 41%). touchAble Pro's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On ratings volume, 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

Samplr costs $19.99 and touchAble Pro $29.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Samplr holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 149 and 54 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of Samplr's written reviews are positive against 41% of touchAble Pro's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Samplr ships an update every 3 months, touchAble Pro weekly. The most recent releases landed on July 25, 2026 and August 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Samplr versus touchAble Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSamplrtouchAble Pro
Price$19.99 — better$29.99
Rating4.7 (149 ratings) — better2.9 (54 ratings)
Positive reviews79.5% of reviews — better41.3% of reviews
Number of ratings149 — better54
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.09.3 — better
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMarcos AlonsoAppBC

Customer experience

Samplr

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

touchAble Pro

All ratings54 ratings
Positive42.6%
Neutral9.3%
Negative48.1%
Written reviews126 reviews
Positive41.3%
Neutral7.1%
Negative51.6%

User reviews

Samplr

From 149 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

touchAble Pro

From 54 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎛️ Comprehensive Ableton Live control surface with multitouch capabilities
  • 🚀 Superior to Push 2 in many ways with unlimited grid control
  • 👍 Intuitive interface design and clean layout
  • 🎹 Powerful isomorphic keyboard with scale highlighting
  • 🎚️ Excellent device control and custom MIDI CC control panels

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and instability issues
  • ❌ No longer maintained or supported by developer
  • 🔌 Connection problems (both USB and WiFi)
  • ⚠️ Incompatible with Ableton Live 11 and 12
  • 🚫 Broken download links for required server software

Bugs and requests

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

touchAble Pro

Reported bugs

16 issues
  • App crashes on startup or during use
  • Connection drops after wake-up requiring force quit
  • Server software download links return 404 errors
  • Version mismatch between iPad app and Mac/Windows server
  • Clip recording glitches (records only one bar, records indefinitely)
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  • Clip triggering delays and quantization issues
  • Undo history pollution from slider interactions
  • Waveform not loading in Simpler plugin
  • Repeat/hold function glitches causing endless playback
  • Freezing when using sliders
  • App crashes when enabling arm button in keyboard section
  • Detached track headers in clip view when scrolling
  • Incompatibility with Ableton Live 11.3+ and Live 12
  • Server executable flagged as malicious by Windows security
  • MIDI not registering from iPad to Ableton
  • Laggy piano roll and automation recording

Requested features

8 requests
  • Larger Scenes Launch button with adjustable size
  • Arrangement view option
  • Customizable UI color scheme for outdoor/bright environments
  • Light mode theme option
  • Chord mode functionality
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  • Automatic version synchronization between app and server
  • Better font size and label visibility for device controls
  • Improved X/Y pad mirroring in split-screen mode

In-app purchases

None

Samplr

No in-app purchases

None

touchAble Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Samplr free?
Samplr costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is touchAble Pro free?
touchAble Pro costs $29.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Samplr or touchAble Pro?
Samplr is rated higher. Samplr averages 4.7 out of 5 from 149 ratings, while touchAble Pro averages 2.9 from 54 ratings.
Do Samplr or touchAble Pro have ads?
Neither Samplr nor touchAble Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Samplr or touchAble Pro?
Samplr ships an update every 3 months, and touchAble Pro weekly. Most recently, Samplr was updated on July 25, 2026 and touchAble Pro on August 30, 2026.

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