Comparison

Samplr vs SolTempo

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
Read full description

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

SolTempo

Features
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SolTempo listens to your instrument or voice in real time and shows the musical note (pitch) you’re playing or singing. Switch to the secondary module to detect music tempo (BPM) and get an instant read with an appealing visual display. Designed for solfeggio practice, ear training, and tuning, SolTempo also adds encouraging effects when you hit 8 and even 14 consecutive correct notes. Features - Real-time note pitch detection for voice and instruments - Tuning indicator shows how sharp/flat you are relative to the nearest semitone - Multiple note notations: Letters (A B C…), European (Sol La Si), American (Sol La Ti), Cyrillic (До Ре Ми…), Numbers (1 2 3…) - Sharp/flat semitones option (C#, Eb, etc.) - BPM / tempo detection (approx. 40–260 BPM) for music or metronome - Tap to reset the current module and start listening from scratch - Audio settings: choose input device (or System Default) and enable Gain (+5) for low signals Tips - Keep your instrument close to the microphone for best accuracy. - For voice pitch detection, avoid background music. Privacy SolTempo does not collect, store, or share personal data. Audio analysis happens locally on your device and all data stays on it.

Screenshots

SolTempo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: SolTempo at Free against Samplr's $19.99. SolTempo also leads on device support (3 vs 1). Samplr's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On ads and in-app purchases 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

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

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Samplr versus SolTempo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSamplrSolTempo
Price$19.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (153 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews79.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings153 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB124 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMarcos AlonsoNIKOLAY KOVALSKIY

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

SolTempo

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Samplr

No in-app purchases

None

SolTempo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Samplr free?
Samplr costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is SolTempo free?
SolTempo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Samplr or SolTempo have ads?
Neither Samplr nor SolTempo shows ads.

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