Samplr vs F3 Control
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
F3 Control
Control your ZOOM F3 Field Recorder wirelessly from your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch. Manage recording, playback, file naming, and monitor vital information like waveforms and battery life.
- Wireless remote control
- Start/stop recording and playback
- Add marks to recordings
- Set device parameters
- Monitor input waveforms
- Check battery and recording time
- Change file names
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F3 Control is an app that enables wireless control of the ZOOM F3 Field Recorder. An iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch can be used as a remote control for an F3. In addition to the fundamental operations of starting/stopping recording/playback and searching forward/backward, this app can be used to add marks and to set various parameters. The app can also be used to check the waveforms of input signals and the remaining battery charge as well as to monitor the remaining recording time. Moreover, you can input text to change the file name used for recorded files. Note: A BTA-1 wireless adapter is necessary to operate an F3 with F3 Control.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Samplr at 79% against F3 Control's 11%. Samplr also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.3) and ratings volume (149 vs 4). F3 Control's advantage is price (Free vs $19.99) and device support (3 vs 1). On ads, in-app purchases 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
F3 Control 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 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Samplr has 149 ratings behind it against 4, 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 11% of F3 Control's.
| Parameter | Samplr | F3 Control |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $19.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.7 (149 ratings) — better | 2.3 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 79.5% of reviews — better | 11.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 149 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 49 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Marcos Alonso | ZOOM Corporation |
Customer experience
Samplr
F3 Control
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
F3 Control
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Samplr
No in-app purchases
F3 Control
No in-app purchases









