# Mighty Synth Sampler vs Grip

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Grip at none against Mighty Synth Sampler's 3. Grip also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 83%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Mighty Synth Sampler's advantage is ratings volume (40 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mighty Synth Sampler sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Grip asks for nothing beyond the download.

Grip holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mighty Synth Sampler has 40 ratings behind it against 2, 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 100% of Grip's.

Mighty Synth Sampler ships an update fortnightly, Grip every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mighty Synth Sampler | Grip |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (40 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mighty-synth-sampler/id6445898095/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grip-control-ableton-live/id6758132290/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **40** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 158 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Moby Pixel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1435802052) | [Adam Baker](https://appshunter.io/developer/1869738821) |

## What reviewers say

### Mighty Synth Sampler

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mighty-synth-sampler/id6445898095)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Vintage Synth Sound Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Super Chiptune Sound Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Tape Drift Sound Pack | $4.99 | one-time |


### Grip

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grip-control-ableton-live/id6758132290)

Control Ableton Live remotely from your iOS device. Manage transport, recording, track settings, and clips wirelessly. Includes a built-in MIDI keyboard for on-the-go note input.

**Highlights:** Wireless Ableton Live control, Voice control for transport and recording, Track arming, soloing, and muting, Clip launching and scene navigation, Built-in MIDI keyboard, Project saving and volume control

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mighty Synth Sampler free?

Mighty Synth Sampler is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Grip free?

Grip is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Mighty Synth Sampler or Grip?

Grip is rated higher. Mighty Synth Sampler averages 4.8 out of 5 from 40 ratings, while Grip averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Mighty Synth Sampler or Grip have ads?

Neither Mighty Synth Sampler nor Grip shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mighty Synth Sampler or Grip?

Mighty Synth Sampler ships an update fortnightly, and Grip every 3 weeks. Most recently, Mighty Synth Sampler was updated on September 30, 2026 and Grip on September 29, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*