Comparison

Samplr vs Choir App

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

Choir App

This app provides singers with a centralized platform for sheet music, practice recordings, and choir announcements. Users can join existing groups or establish their own to facilitate resource sharing among members.

Highlights
  • Access sheet music
  • Practice recordings
  • View announcements
  • Join existing choirs
  • Create new choirs
  • Share resources
Features
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Choir helps singers access sheet music, practice recordings, and important announcements - all in one app. You can join an existing choir or create your own group to share resources with your members. By using this app, you agree to Apple's standard Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Choir App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Choir App at Free against Samplr's $19.99. Choir App also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Samplr's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (149 vs 2). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Choir App is free to download; Samplr costs $19.99 up front. Choir App sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Samplr asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Choir App holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Samplr has 149 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of Samplr's written reviews are positive against 100% of Choir App's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Samplr ships an update every 3 months, Choir App weekly. The most recent releases landed on July 25, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Samplr versus Choir App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSamplrChoir App
Price$19.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (149 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews79.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings149 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFreemium — better
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB98 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMarcos AlonsoTobias Terhoeven

Customer experience

Samplr

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

Choir App

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Choir App

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Samplr

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Choir App

Subscriptions2
  • Choir Plus Monthly1 Month trial$0.991 Month
  • Choir Plus Yearly1 Month trial$9.991 Year

Questions

Is Samplr free?
Samplr costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Choir App free?
Choir App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Samplr or Choir App?
Choir App is rated higher. Samplr averages 4.7 out of 5 from 149 ratings, while Choir App averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Samplr or Choir App have ads?
Neither Samplr nor Choir App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Samplr or Choir App?
Samplr ships an update every 3 months, and Choir App weekly. Most recently, Samplr was updated on July 25, 2026 and Choir App on September 9, 2026.

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