Comparison

midi Sampler vs FretFluent

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

midi Sampler

Transform your device into a powerful musical instrument sampler. Record or import sounds to create custom instruments, play live with virtual keyboards, or connect an external MIDI controller. Explore a vast library of free sound samples.

Highlights
  • Create custom instruments from single sounds
  • Receive MIDI messages from external keyboards
  • Import common audio formats (wav, mp3, caf, m4a)
  • Automatic scale generation across 8 octaves
  • Two independent multi-touch virtual keyboards
  • Free downloadable sound samples
Features
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"midi Sampler" turns your device into a sampler for professional musicians and / or DJs composers able to: - Create the entire musical instrument from a single sampled sound - Receive MIDI messages from an external MIDI keyboard and play the corresponding notes - Turn any MIDI keyboard in any musical instrument / special effect that you want The application is simple and immediate ... once started you can immediately play the musical instrument of default "GRAND PIANO" (or download, by pressing the "i" (info button) -> "SAMPLES" of "midi keyboard", and play the FREE sound samples available on website www.ngcybit.it -> "Samples Collection"). To create a new musical instrument just: 1) record only one sound / voice / special effect "note: LA" or "note: A" (using the record button of "midi Sampler") or create it using any wave editor for Mac or PC (for example: Audacity). All the common audio formats are supported by "midi Sampler": - wav - mp3 - caf - m4a - etc ... 2) import the sound recorded or created with Your hands in your device: - through synchronization (using the iTunes software for Mac or PC) - by using the "iTunes File Sharing" 3) select the sound that you have imported using the buttons "Import" and/or "Samples" of "midi Sampler": "midi Sampler" will create for you the full scale of sounds and assign them to the virtual keyboard with 8 octaves of "midi Sampler", at which point you can play live with your instrument or entertain your friends with a scale of special effects using the two independent keyboards displayed on the monitor of the device and/or using any external MIDI keyboard connected to your device via: - iRig MIDI adapter - a camera connection kit USB adapter + USB to MIDI adapter (Apple compatible - generally used to connect an external MIDI keyboard to a Mac or PC) You can also import a song from the iTunes library and by controlling "SAMPLE START POSITION" select a sound of interest by extracting it from the imported song: "midi Sampler" will automatically create the complete musical instrument. The "SAMPLE START POSITION" control can also be used to choose the exact start position of the sound sample to be played: the "SAMPLE ATTACK POSITION". With "midi Sampler" you can record or manually create the sound you want and turn your device + external MIDI keyboard in any musical instrument you want! Features: - Import any type of sound and automatic generation of the scale of sounds (8 octaves) - Ability to store an infinite number sounds using the archive of sounds ("Samples Archive") of "midi Sampler" - "Samples Collection" with many sound samples free downloadable - "General MIDI samples" FREE library downloadable from the "Samples Collection" - Two independent keyboards multi-touch (24 + 24 keys) with independent octaves control for each keyboard - Ability to receive the MIDI messages from an external MIDI keyboard / MIDI device (with independent octaves control) - Filter for the MIDI IN messages - "Bending" control to change the sound in real time - "Sample Start Position" control to remove the initial part of a sound sample (eg silence) by specifying the start time instant of the sample (AUDIO CUT FEATURE) - "Sustain Pedal" - Multi voices (up to 96) - Default "GRAND PIANO" sample - Ability of "recording" of musical patterns during live performances:     enabling the recording (using the "midi Sampler" recording button), "midi Sampler" will record (audio file) the music played by the user using the keyboard (multi-touch keyboards or external MIDI keyboard)

About

FretFluent

Master your guitar fretboard with this interactive note trainer. Learn to recognize and internalize every note through engaging gameplay, customizable practice sessions, and real-time feedback.

Highlights
  • Interactive note recognition
  • Customizable note and string focus
  • Adjustable game speed
  • Real-time feedback
  • Muscle memory building
  • Supports acoustic and electric guitars
Features
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FretFluent: Master the Notes on Your Guitar Fretboard FretFluent is the ultimate app to help you master the guitar fretboard and internalize every note on the neck. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced guitarist, this interactive game trains you to recognize notes, build muscle memory, and navigate the fretboard effortlessly. Set Up & Play: Begin your journey with FretFluent using either an acoustic guitar or an electric guitar plugged into an amp. The app actively listens and recognizes the notes you play, displaying them at the bottom of your screen. As the notes slide down the strings toward a target zone, be ready to play the note when it enters the zone. Engaging Practice Sessions: Keep your guitar practice engaging and effective. FretFluent is designed to help you learn and memorize the fretboard through interactive gameplay that makes each session enjoyable and productive. Customize Your Journey: Personalize your learning experience to match your individual pace and preferences. Within the settings, you can choose which notes and strings to focus on. Begin with a single string, internalize each note completely, and then add more strings. You can also adjust the game speed to challenge yourself as you advance. Master Every Note: FretFluent is perfect for anyone eager to deepen their familiarity with their instrument. Whether you are starting your musical journey or are an experienced guitarist, this app helps ensure every note on the fretboard becomes second nature.

Screenshots

midi Sampler4 screens
FretFluent4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: FretFluent at 83% against midi Sampler's 0%. FretFluent also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.6) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 30 months). midi Sampler's advantage is price ($1.99 vs $2.99) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

midi Sampler costs $1.99 and FretFluent $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

FretFluent holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 12 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of midi Sampler's written reviews are positive against 83% of FretFluent's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

midi Sampler ships an update every 30 months, FretFluent every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 7, 2026 and August 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
midi Sampler versus FretFluent: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parametermidi SamplerFretFluent
Price$1.99 — better$2.99
Rating2.6 (5 ratings)4.8 (12 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews83.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings512 — better
Update frequencyEvery 30 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB9 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperGianluca NataliniAron Beaver

Customer experience

midi Sampler

All ratings5 ratings
Positive20.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative60.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative80.0%

FretFluent

All ratings12 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral8.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

midi Sampler

No in-app purchases

None

FretFluent

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is midi Sampler free?
midi Sampler costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is FretFluent free?
FretFluent costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, midi Sampler or FretFluent?
FretFluent is rated higher. midi Sampler averages 2.6 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while FretFluent averages 4.8 from 12 ratings.
Do midi Sampler or FretFluent have ads?
Neither midi Sampler nor FretFluent shows ads.
Which is updated more often, midi Sampler or FretFluent?
midi Sampler ships an update every 30 months, and FretFluent every 3 months. Most recently, midi Sampler was updated on September 7, 2026 and FretFluent on August 26, 2026.

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