Comparison

Mighty Synth Sampler vs Drum Pad Sampler

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

Head to head
About

Mighty Synth Sampler

Transform any sound into a playable instrument with this powerful synth and sampler. Create custom instruments, layer sounds, and perform with your unique audio creations. Supports SoundFonts and offers advanced synthesis features.

Highlights
  • Three-oscillator synth engine
  • 16-slot sampler with loop points
  • Audio recording and import
  • SoundFont (SF2/SFZ) support
  • AUv3 plugins for DAWs
  • Downloadable sound packs
Features
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Mighty Synth Sampler turns any sound into a playable instrument. It's a free, fully-featured synth and sampler for iPhone, iPad, and Mac built for musicians who want to create, layer, and perform with their own sounds and SoundFonts (SF2/SFZ). ROMPLERS RULE! The app is built around four pillars: • The Synth A full subtractive synth engine powered by AudioKit. Three independent oscillator layers with volume, semitone, detune, and pan controls. Shape your sound with amplitude and filter envelopes, a low-pass filter, LFO, unison, glide, drive, and more. A built-in arpeggiator, flexible play surfaces, and MIDI support round out a synth that's deep without being overwhelming. • The Sampler Build your own sample-based instruments from scratch. Record directly in the app or import audio files, map them across the keys, set loop points, adjust root notes and note ranges, and save your creations as reusable instruments and banks. • Sound Packs The app comes with a built-in starter bank and supports downloadable sound packs both free and paid. New packs are added to the store without requiring an app update. You can also create your own banks and share them with others. • AUv3 Support Four AUv3 plugins in one app: Mighty Synth (instrument), Mighty Sampler (audio effect for capturing and building instruments), Mighty Effects (standalone effects chain), and Mighty MIDI (MIDI processor and play interface). Load them individually in your favorite DAW or AUv3 host. Features • Free app with all core features included • Three-oscillator synth engine with detune, pan, and semitone control per layer • Amplitude and filter envelopes with per-oscillator scope • Low-pass filter with cutoff, resonance, and key tracking • LFO targeting filter cutoff, pitch, or volume • Unison with up to 8 voices, width, detune, and offset control • Effects: reverb, delay, chorus, drive, phaser, compressor, panner, and more • Built-in arpeggiator with BPM sync, octave range, and pattern modes • Multiple play surfaces: keys, pads, All 4ths layout, scale layout, and more • 16-slot sampler with loop points, root note mapping, and note range editing • Record audio directly in-app • Import audio files and SF2/SFZ SoundFonts • Downloadable sound packs (free and paid) • Create, export, and share your own instrument banks • Four AUv3 plugins: Mighty Synth, Mighty Sampler, Mighty Effects, Mighty MIDI • MIDI CC mapping • Available for iPhone, iPad, and Mac Thank You & Enjoy! Nick Culbertson MobyPixel.com

About

Drum Pad Sampler

Create jungle, breakbeat, and DnB music with this intuitive drum pad app. It offers a vast library of samples and allows for unlimited customization of pads and layouts. Enjoy low-latency performance for a seamless music-making experience.

Highlights
  • Jungle, breakbeat, and DnB focus
  • Minimal tap-to-play latency
  • 799 built-in samples
  • Unlimited pad customization
  • Save and load custom layouts
  • Category-sorted library with fast navigation
Features
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Jungle / Intelligent / Liquid DnB Drum Pad / Launchpad. Specifically designed for minimal tap-to-play latency. In practice the delay is barely perceptible when using wired headphones. 799 samples—including kicks, snares, hi-hats, bass, loops, effects, and more—are available with no limits in the built-in library, so nothing needs to be downloaded. Build your own collection by adding samples to Favorites for quick access. The library is category-sorted with fast navigation. You can add and remove pads and assign sounds to them without any limits, then save your custom layouts and load them later. Privacy Policy: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/udevwork/docs/refs/heads/main/DrumpadPrivacyPolicy Terms of Use: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/udevwork/docs/refs/heads/main/DrumpadTermsofUse udevwork@gmail.com

Screenshots

Mighty Synth Sampler4 screens
Drum Pad Sampler4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Mighty Synth Sampler at 83% against Drum Pad Sampler's 0%. Mighty Synth Sampler also leads on rating (4.8 vs 1.0) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 9 months). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Mighty Synth Sampler sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Drum Pad Sampler sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Mighty Synth Sampler holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mighty Synth Sampler has 46 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Mighty Synth Sampler's written reviews are positive against 0% of Drum Pad Sampler's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mighty Synth Sampler ships an update fortnightly, Drum Pad Sampler every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Mighty Synth Sampler versus Drum Pad Sampler: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMighty Synth SamplerDrum Pad Sampler
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (46 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings46 — better1
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 9 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size158 MB244 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMoby PixelDenys Kotelnykov

Customer experience

Mighty Synth Sampler

All ratings40 ratings
Positive92.5%
Neutral5.0%
Negative2.5%
Written reviews30 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral10.0%
Negative6.7%

Drum Pad Sampler

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Mighty Synth Sampler

One-time3
  • Vintage Synth Sound Pack$4.99
  • Super Chiptune Sound Pack$4.99
  • Tape Drift Sound Pack$4.99
1 purchases

Drum Pad Sampler

Subscriptions1
  • Pro Year$4.991 Year

Questions

Is Mighty Synth Sampler free?
Mighty Synth Sampler is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Drum Pad Sampler free?
Drum Pad Sampler is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Mighty Synth Sampler or Drum Pad Sampler?
Mighty Synth Sampler is rated higher. Mighty Synth Sampler averages 4.8 out of 5 from 46 ratings, while Drum Pad Sampler averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Mighty Synth Sampler or Drum Pad Sampler have ads?
Neither Mighty Synth Sampler nor Drum Pad Sampler shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mighty Synth Sampler or Drum Pad Sampler?
Mighty Synth Sampler ships an update fortnightly, and Drum Pad Sampler every 9 months. Most recently, Mighty Synth Sampler was updated on October 24, 2026 and Drum Pad Sampler on October 23, 2026.

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