# Samplr vs F3 Control

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 (153 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.

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 153 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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Samplr | F3 Control |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $19.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.7 (153 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/samplr/id560756420/reviews)** | [2.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/f3-control/id1589382261/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **153** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **79.5% of reviews** | 11.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 49 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Marcos Alonso](https://appshunter.io/developer/560756423) | [ZOOM Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/566291782) |

## What reviewers say

### Samplr

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/samplr/id560756420)

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive and responsive interface
- 🎨 Powerful sample manipulation capabilities
- 🎶 Excellent for live performance and sound design
- 💰 Great value for the price
- 🎉 Inspiring and creative app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- Recording functionality not working as expected
- Dropbox integration causing crashes
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/f3-control/id1589382261)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Samplr free?

Samplr costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is F3 Control free?

F3 Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Samplr or F3 Control?

Samplr is rated higher. Samplr averages 4.7 out of 5 from 153 ratings, while F3 Control averages 2.3 from 4 ratings.

### Do Samplr or F3 Control have ads?

Neither Samplr nor F3 Control shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*