Comparison

AASamplePlayer vs sub808

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

Head to head
About

AASamplePlayer

Transform any sound file into a playable instrument with this efficient sample player. Load sample packs, preview sounds within your DAW, and manipulate them with intuitive controls. Supports batch loading, looping, reversing, and cloud drives.

Highlights
  • Batch load audio & video samples
  • Preview samples in the mix
  • Adjust start point, attack, release, pitch
  • Loop and reverse audio
  • Mono/poly voice modes
  • Standalone and AUv3 support
  • Cloud drive integration
Features
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AASamplePlayer turns any sound file into a playable instrument suuuuuper efficiently, just load it up with your DAW (like GarageBand), batch load your favorite sample packs and have fun :) -- Michael from GAS Therapy (GAS Therapy is a video series I made on YouTube channel playpm, focusing on sharing cheaper and better musical gears solutions, now it also becomes a plugin brand, I will continue to share my knowledge under multiple formats, stay tuned~) The 2.0.0 update will change your workflow forever -- now you can batch load samples then navigate them right inside the plugin, meaning you can preview your sample IN THE MIX! 4 knobs: * Start point * Attack * Release * Pitch 7 buttons: * Batch Load file - support audio & video * Previous file * Next file * Loop * Reverse * Mono/poly * Copy file name - one day you'll thank me for this :) 2 hidden controls: * Start point (left side of the tiny screen) * End point (yes, you guessed it) Other: * Standalone supported (w/ keyboard shortcut) * AUv3 supported * DAW builtin preset management supported when in AUv3 * Automation supported * Doesn't duplicate your sample file on expensive storage * Cloud drive supported * No virtual keyboard (just use it with other DAW like GarageBand) AASamplePlayer is also available for desktop DAWs, comes with Mac AU & VST3 and Windows VST3, you can search AASamplePlayer to find it.

About

sub808

Create powerful sub-bass sounds with this intuitive instrument app. Explore analog-inspired flavors, fine-tune saturation, and sculpt your basslines with versatile envelope and shaper controls. Compatible across devices for seamless production.

Highlights
  • 50 Factory Presets
  • 4 Analog Flavors
  • 8 Saturation Modes
  • Filter Cutoff & Glide
  • Handcrafted Envelope & Shaper
  • Cross-platform Compatibility
Features
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Sub atomic bass. Anywhere. For any mix. sub808 is the end result of countless hours dialing in and perfecting the perfect 808 - so you don’t have to! Experience the instant power of sub808 in your productions and sculpt your bass into something uniquely yours with our intuitive interface, all within moments. At its core, sub808 includes 50 Factory Presets, featuring 4 distinct flavors: Smooth, Tape, Gritty, and Nasty. Each flavor comes with its own unique analog character, providing excellent starting points for your creativity. Fine-tune these sounds to perfection with 8 Saturation modes, offering precise control over drive and mix levels. Smooth Easy-To-Dial-in Filter Cutoff & Glide Times: Experience enhanced versatility with a filter cutoff featuring both pre and post saturation modes, enabling you to position your filter precisely within the signal chain. Elevate your bass playability with the added convenience of an easily adjustable glide function, facilitating seamless pitch bending between your bass lines for added depth and expression. Handcrafted Envelope and Shaper: We’ve dialed in a customized amp envelope, giving you just what you need: Attack & Release. To complement this further, a specialized transient shaper that can sculpt your sound from a smooth bass pad, to PUNCH kick drum sound with ease. Collaborate, Anytime, Anywhere, on Any Machine: Wether you have a fleet of production machines, or if you collaborate with music makers around the world, we have you covered with cross-platform compatibility & presets to make switching between any machine fast and easy. Features - 50 Factory Presets covering multiple genres - 4 distinct Flavors with baked in Analog goodness - 8 Saturation Modes w/ Drive & Mix Controls - Punch Control for Smooth or Punchy bass - Sound sculpting Glide & Attack/Release Controls - Preset Manager included for saving, editing, and loading different presets - Standalone app and AUv3 included

Screenshots

AASamplePlayer4 screens
sub8084 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: AASamplePlayer at 92% against sub808's 0%. AASamplePlayer also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.2) and price ($2.99 vs $9.99). sub808's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ratings volume, ads, monetization model 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

AASamplePlayer costs $2.99 and sub808 $9.99 up front. AASamplePlayer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. sub808 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

AASamplePlayer holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 17 and 10 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 92% of AASamplePlayer's written reviews are positive against 0% of sub808's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AASamplePlayer ships an update weekly, sub808 every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
AASamplePlayer versus sub808: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAASamplePlayersub808
Price$2.99 — better$9.99
Rating4.7 (17 ratings) — better4.2 (10 ratings)
Positive reviews91.7% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings17 — better10
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB150 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer衍 孟OSC Audio

Customer experience

AASamplePlayer

All ratings17 ratings
Positive94.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.9%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive91.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative8.3%

sub808

All ratings10 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

AASamplePlayer

One-time1
  • Buy Michael a coffee$2.99
None

sub808

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AASamplePlayer free?
AASamplePlayer costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is sub808 free?
sub808 costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, AASamplePlayer or sub808?
AASamplePlayer is rated higher. AASamplePlayer averages 4.7 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while sub808 averages 4.2 from 10 ratings.
Do AASamplePlayer or sub808 have ads?
Neither AASamplePlayer nor sub808 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AASamplePlayer or sub808?
AASamplePlayer ships an update weekly, and sub808 every 6 months. Most recently, AASamplePlayer was updated on September 22, 2026 and sub808 on September 7, 2026.

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