Comparison

Samplr vs Looperator

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

Looperator

This app chops up audio and transforms it into new rhythmic patterns and effects. It offers intuitive tools for creating complex soundscapes, from subtle enhancements to dramatic sonic transformations, with extensive modulation and sequencing capabilities.

Highlights
  • Audio slicing into 16 segments
  • Rhythmic stutter and loop sequencing
  • Per-step filter control
  • Multi-effects sequencing
  • User-defined effect steps
  • Motion and modulation system
  • MIDI integration
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Looperator is the ultimate slicing and processing plugin for all styles of electronic music. It chops up your audio and turns it into something new. Thanks to its quick & intuitive interface it makes designing subtle rhythmic enhancements to spectacular effect pyrotechnics easy and fun. In the process, you can dispose of the classics like Filters and Reverbs, but also trippy Loop and Vinyl manipulations. Build a looping effects sequence, with discrete settings for each of Looperator's stunning engines, then bring everything to life using the comprehensive modulation system on a per-step basis. Looperator makes you sound as if you worked on your track for hours and hours and really all it took was a click of a button. ::FEATURES:: • Audio Unit v3 & Standalone • Rearrange your groove! Chop the input signal into 16 slices and freely assign them to each sequence step on the Slice track, then rhythmically stutter selected steps on the Loop track. • Flexible filters Looperator’s Filter provides per-step frequency shaping of the left and right channels independently. • Multi-effects galore Two User FX modules each deliver dynamic effects sequencing via a rich and varied line-up of high-quality processors. • User steps Each sequencer track offers 20 ready-made step options. Much of the time, you won’t need to go any further than that, but when you do, the four User-defined steps also available to each track give you full and precise control of five processor parameters per effect. • Motion and modulation Every User step configuration features five adjustable parameters, each automated using a simple knob, a Randomizer, an Envelope Follower or one of 20 preset parameter modulation curves with adjustable start and end points. When it comes to animating your Looperator effects sequences, the possibilities are literally endless! • Fast, focused workflow Like all Sugar Bytes software, Looperator has been developed with operational fluidity at the top of the agenda. Looperator’s snappy workflow keeps up with even the fastest-moving producer. • There’s more… The feature list just keeps on giving! Seven per-module and global Mix blending modes; intelligent randomization options throughout; super-smooth step transitions; deep MIDI integration and control; limitless undo/redo; standalone functionality and more. It all comes together to make Looperator nothing less than a state-of-the-art loop design powerhouse that no electronic musician should be without.

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Looperator at Free against Samplr's $19.99. Samplr's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (79% vs 70%). On rating, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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

Looperator is free to download; Samplr costs $19.99 up front. Looperator sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Samplr asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Samplr against 4.7 for Looperator. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 149 and 81 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 79% of Samplr's written reviews are positive against 70% of Looperator's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Samplr ships an update every 3 months, Looperator every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Samplr versus Looperator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSamplrLooperator
Price$19.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (149 ratings)4.7 (81 ratings)
Positive reviews79.5% of reviews — better70.4% of reviews
Number of ratings149 — better81
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPadiPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB194 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMarcos AlonsoSugar Bytes GmbH

Customer experience

Samplr

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

Looperator

All ratings81 ratings
Positive90.1%
Neutral4.9%
Negative4.9%
Written reviews27 reviews
Positive70.4%
Neutral14.8%
Negative14.8%

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

Looperator

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Samplr

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Looperator

One-time1
  • Looperator Full Version$24.99

Questions

Is Samplr free?
Samplr costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Looperator free?
Looperator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Samplr or Looperator?
Samplr and Looperator are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 149 and 81 ratings respectively.
Do Samplr or Looperator have ads?
Neither Samplr nor Looperator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Samplr or Looperator?
Samplr ships an update every 3 months, and Looperator every 4 months. Most recently, Samplr was updated on October 1, 2026 and Looperator on October 2, 2026.

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