Comparison

midi Sampler vs SoundBoard Studio PRO

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

SoundBoard Studio PRO

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Welcome to SoundBoardStudioPRO, the revolutionary app that transforms the way you interact with sounds! Whether you're a musician, a DJ, a performer, or just someone who loves to play with audio, SoundBoardStudioPRO is your perfect companion. With its intuitive interface and powerful features, SoundBoardStudioPRO lets you create and customize your own soundboard in just a few taps. Key Features: Customizable Buttons: Assign any audio file to a button, label it, and play it with just a tap. Real-time Audio Effects: Adjust pitch and volume sliders in real-time to create unique sound effects. Easy File Management: Import your audio files effortlessly and organize them within the app. Editing Mode: Switch to edit mode to quickly update button settings and audio files. CoreData Integration: Your settings are saved automatically, ensuring your customizations are always available. Responsive Design: Optimized for all device sizes, ensuring a seamless experience on any screen. With Soundboard, the possibilities are endless. Customize your soundboard to suit your needs, experiment with different audio effects, and bring your sound creations to life. Whether you're on stage, in the studio, or just having fun, Soundboard gives you the power to make every sound your own. Download SoundBoardStudioPRO today and start your journey into a world of creative audio possibilities!

Screenshots

midi Sampler4 screens
SoundBoard Studio PRO4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SoundBoard Studio PRO at every 4 days against midi Sampler's every 30 months. midi Sampler's advantage is price ($1.99 vs $4.99) and device support (3 vs 1). 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

midi Sampler costs $1.99 and SoundBoard Studio PRO $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

midi Sampler ships an update every 30 months, SoundBoard Studio PRO every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
midi Sampler versus SoundBoard Studio PRO: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parametermidi SamplerSoundBoard Studio PRO
Price$1.99 — better$4.99
Rating2.6 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 30 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS14.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB2 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperGianluca NataliniWu You Jhen

In-app purchases

None

midi Sampler

No in-app purchases

None

SoundBoard Studio PRO

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is midi Sampler free?
midi Sampler costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is SoundBoard Studio PRO free?
SoundBoard Studio PRO costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do midi Sampler or SoundBoard Studio PRO have ads?
Neither midi Sampler nor SoundBoard Studio PRO shows ads.
Which is updated more often, midi Sampler or SoundBoard Studio PRO?
midi Sampler ships an update every 30 months, and SoundBoard Studio PRO every 4 days. Most recently, midi Sampler was updated on September 22, 2026 and SoundBoard Studio PRO on October 2, 2026.

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