Comparison

Samplr vs Conform

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

Conform

An interactive music composition tool for iPad that explores how complexity can reduce direct control. It features an 8-channel sequencer where steps move to new positions when triggered, offering unique creative processes.

Highlights
  • 8-channel 16-step sequencer
  • Dynamic step positioning
  • Creative process exploration
  • Interactive composition
  • iPad exclusive
Features
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Conform is an interactive composition for iPad, where complexity leads to less control. You are presented with a normal 8-channel 16-step sequencer. But once you select a step, triggering it will move it to a new position. Additional function buttons modify the step grid further, enabling new creative processes. ---------- Credits: Programming and sound design by Johan Halin. Clicks and pops by Otto Hassinen. (http://soundcloud.com/trisector) Created by Aero Deko. The source code for Conform is available on GitHub: https://github.com/superjohan/conform

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Conform at Free against Samplr's $19.99. Conform also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 12.0). Samplr's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (149 vs 5). On ads, in-app purchases 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

Conform is free to download; Samplr costs $19.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Samplr holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Samplr has 149 ratings behind it against 5, 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 67% of Conform's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Samplr ships an update every 3 months, Conform monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Samplr versus Conform: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSamplrConform
Price$19.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (149 ratings) — better4.2 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews79.5% of reviews — better66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings149 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPadiPad
Requires iOS12.06.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMarcos AlonsoAero Deko

Customer experience

Samplr

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

Conform

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
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

Conform

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Samplr

No in-app purchases

None

Conform

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Samplr free?
Samplr costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Conform free?
Conform is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Samplr or Conform?
Samplr is rated higher. Samplr averages 4.7 out of 5 from 149 ratings, while Conform averages 4.2 from 5 ratings.
Do Samplr or Conform have ads?
Neither Samplr nor Conform shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Samplr or Conform?
Samplr ships an update every 3 months, and Conform monthly. Most recently, Samplr was updated on October 1, 2026 and Conform on September 23, 2026.

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