# Samplr vs PushKin Standalone

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Samplr | PushKin Standalone |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $19.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.7 (149 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/samplr/id560756420/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pushkin-standalone/id6475042552/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **149** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 79.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 49 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Marcos Alonso](https://appshunter.io/developer/560756423) | [Aron Budinszky](https://appshunter.io/developer/1466088289) |

## 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


### PushKin Standalone

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pushkin-standalone/id6475042552)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PushKin Pro | $4.99 | one-time |


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