Comparison

Samplr vs PushKin Standalone

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

PushKin Standalone

Manage your Push 3 music production hardware directly from your iPhone or iPad. Effortlessly move, rename, delete, upload, and download files, create folders, and ensure compatibility with Live 11 and 12.

Highlights
  • Direct connection to Push 3 Standalone
  • File management (move, rename, delete)
  • Upload and download files
  • Create new folders
  • Supports Live 11 and 12
  • Multi-file/folder management (Pro)
Features
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Don't want to fire up your laptop and Live to manage your samples and presets? Want a faster way to manage your files? PushKin Standalone connects directly to Ableton's Push 3 Standalone. Here's what it can do: - Pairing and connection to your Push directly from your iPhone or iPad - Move, rename, and delete files - Upload and download files - Create new folders - Supports Live 11 and 12 and all Push Standalone versions (including betas) PushKin Pro is a one-time purchase that enables advanced features like uploading/downloading multiple files and folders.More Pro features on the way...including: - Copy/duplicate files/folders- "What's missing?" - examine your Ableton Live project files to see if you are missing any required files (samples, bounces, freezes, etc.)

Screenshots

PushKin Standalone4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: PushKin Standalone at Free against Samplr's $19.99. PushKin Standalone also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). Samplr's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (149 vs 4). 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

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PushKin Standalone 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 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 100% of PushKin Standalone's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Samplr ships an update every 3 months, PushKin Standalone every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on July 25, 2026 and June 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Samplr versus PushKin Standalone: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSamplrPushKin Standalone
Price$19.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (149 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews79.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings149 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMarcos AlonsoAron Budinszky

Customer experience

Samplr

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

PushKin Standalone

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 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

PushKin Standalone

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Samplr

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

PushKin Standalone

One-time1
  • PushKin Pro$4.99

Questions

Is Samplr free?
Samplr costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is PushKin Standalone free?
PushKin Standalone is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Samplr or PushKin Standalone?
PushKin Standalone is rated higher. Samplr averages 4.7 out of 5 from 149 ratings, while PushKin Standalone averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Samplr or PushKin Standalone have ads?
Neither Samplr nor PushKin Standalone shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Samplr or PushKin Standalone?
Samplr ships an update every 3 months, and PushKin Standalone every 3 weeks. Most recently, Samplr was updated on July 25, 2026 and PushKin Standalone on June 12, 2026.

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