Samplr vs UkuleleTuningWatch
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
UkuleleTuningWatch
Tune your ukulele directly from your wrist without needing a phone or internet connection. This app provides a convenient way to get your instrument in tune quickly and easily, right on your smartwatch.
- Wrist-based tuning
- No phone or internet required
- Quick and easy tuning
- Convenient for musicians
- Standalone functionality
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Have you ever thought tuning ukulele could be easier? Do you ope youtube every time for tuning before playing ukulele? Well, that's not necessary anymore! Here comes UkuleleTuningWatch for you. You don't have to open smart phone or computer to listen to just tuning sound. This watch will help you quickly even though you don't have network connection or iPhone beside you. Just see your arm watch and that's it! Let's make ukulele tuning easier.
Verdict
The clearest difference is price: UkuleleTuningWatch at $0.99 against Samplr's $19.99. UkuleleTuningWatch also leads on device support (3 vs 1). Samplr's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 1.0) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 39 months). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and iOS requirement 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
Samplr costs $19.99 and UkuleleTuningWatch $0.99 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 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Samplr has 149 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Samplr ships an update every 3 months, UkuleleTuningWatch every 39 months. The most recent releases landed on July 25, 2026 and June 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Samplr | UkuleleTuningWatch |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $19.99 | $0.99 — better |
| Rating | 4.7 (149 ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 79.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 149 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 39 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 49 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Marcos Alonso | satoshi goto |
Customer experience
Samplr
UkuleleTuningWatch
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
UkuleleTuningWatch
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Samplr
No in-app purchases
UkuleleTuningWatch
No in-app purchases





