Samplr vs MX
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
MX
Control your personal monitor mix directly from your mobile device. This app offers intuitive remote control for volume and panning of input channels to auxiliary buses, with customizable groupings for easy adjustments during performances. Ideal for musicians and performers seeking flexible and personalized monitoring.
- 4 customizable MCAs for group channel adjustments
- Control over Mono and Stereo Bus sends
- Individual volume and panorama control
- Portrait/landscape orientation support
- Remote control for audio mixers
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MX-Q – Personal Monitoring at your Fingertips Take full control of your monitor mix, right from your mobile device. MX-Q gives musicians, performers, and creators a fast, intuitive way to make their personal monitor mix for Midas M32, M-AIR, Behringer X32, and X-AIR audio mixers. Not only does MX-Q allow individual volume and panorama remote control for all input channel sends to all aux-buses, but it allows virtually grouping channels into MCA’s (mix control associations). There are 4 MCA’s that can be populated independently in every app instance, making level adjustments during performance easy and fit for every musician’s needs. Whether you’re on stage, in rehearsal, or in the studio, MX-Q makes personal monitoring simple, flexible, and fully customizable. Features • 4 customizable MCAs (quick adjustment to multiple channels at once) • Control over Mono and Stereo Bus sends and panning • Portrait/landscape orientation Perfect For • Musicians who want full control of their in-ear or wedge mix • Bands needing fast, reliable personal monitoring • Rehearsal spaces, houses of worship, and touring rigs Compatibility • Compatible with Behringer X32 and X AIR series mixers as well as Midas M32 and M AIR series mixers • Requires the mobile device and mixer to be connected to the same Wi-Fi network
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Samplr at 79% against MX's 14%. Samplr also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). MX's advantage is price (Free vs $19.99) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases 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
MX is free to download; Samplr costs $19.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Samplr holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 149 and 279 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of Samplr's written reviews are positive against 14% of MX's.
Samplr ships an update every 3 months, MX every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on July 25, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Samplr | MX |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $19.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.7 (149 ratings) — better | 2.1 (279 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 79.5% of reviews — better | 14.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 149 | 279 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 49 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Marcos Alonso | Empower Tribe Innovations DE GmbH |
Customer experience
Samplr
MX
User reviews
Samplr
From 149 App Store ratingsWhat 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
MX
From 279 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Simple and intuitive user interface for monitor mixing
- 🎵 Effective personal in-ear mix control functionality
- 🔌 Automatic device detection and connection capability
- 📱 Works across multiple iOS devices (iPhone, iPad)
- 🎚️ Responsive faders when functioning properly
Room to improve
- 🐛 Screen doesn't stay awake during use - requires manual unlock
- 🔌 Frequent disconnections from mixer board
- ⏱️ Long reconnection times and parameter transfer delays
- 📊 Missing signal level meters on individual channels
- 🎚️ Removed grouping/filtering functionality for custom channel views
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
MX
Reported bugs
19 issues- App crashes on launch or connection
- Screen auto-locks during active use
- Connection drops frequently during performance
- IP address not saved between sessions
- App freezes on scanning or connecting screens
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- Faders unresponsive or slow to react
- Touch controls frozen or glitchy
- Horizontal scrolling inconsistent and difficult
- Parameter transfer takes excessive time
- App doesn't auto-reconnect after phone sleep
- Incompatible with iOS 16+ and iPhone 16
- Scan function doesn't detect mixer on network
- Manual IP entry not accepted despite correct address
- App crashes when switching between mix screens
- Settings not retained between sessions
- Channel display shows wrong labels
- Vertical mode layout broken and unusable
- Latency issues with fader adjustments
- App requires force close and reinstall to function
Requested features
17 requests- Restore signal level/VU meters for each channel
- Bring back channel grouping and filtering capabilities
- Add ability to keep screen from auto-locking during use
- Implement IP address saving and auto-reconnection
- Restore previous UI layout and design
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- Add channel numbering display
- Include dB level indicators on faders
- Add pan control functionality
- Implement compression and gate controls
- Add EQ options for individual channels
- Create user profile saving for different musicians
- Add color-coding options for channels
- Implement page-based navigation instead of scrolling
- Add password protection for main mix access
- Reduce master fader screen real estate
- Improve touch sensitivity and responsiveness
- Add support for scribble strip customization
In-app purchases
Samplr
No in-app purchases
MX
No in-app purchases







