Comparison

PLAYnJAM vs StreetSampler

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

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About

PLAYnJAM

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Become a real pianist now! and Discover the Music band. A lot of fun, with Two Play modes: Playmode 1: iPad alone Play Piano tiles game or Play 8 different instruments. Piano, Rock Organ, Church organ, Strings, Guitar, Pan Flute, Trumpet, Synth Each songs have 3 different arrangements Pop, Hip hop, or Electro and are progressive. Playmode 2: Connect in Bluetooth the non included iDance Keyboard Controller PLAYKEYS25 and Enjoy a real 25 keys high quality keyboard, with direct access to the 8 instruments, and discover 10 more instruments to play, without any inapp. All Menu pages can be accessed from your PLAYKEYS25 as well. How fun is it to capture the most precious moments of the year with a wink of rhythms? Let’s MUSIC your soul with the beat of most popular kid’s songs. 
 PLAYnJAM key features: 
Appealing, modern and diverse music genres to satisfy every music taste! 8 instruments to play the solo in direct access during demo mode, learn mode or game mode. We have 3x styles per songs: Pop, Hip hop, or Electro, hear the music like you never heard it before. Discover instruments mode (when connected to the iDance PLAYKEYS25 keyboard) with total of 18 instruments Discover Instruments mode includes cartoon video to present the instruments Learning mode have 3 speeds, learn at your pace. 
 Game’s rules: 1. Tap the correct keys 2. Avoid the wrong keys 3. Play on time, you can lower the tempo So, get ready to try out the most challenging piano game for free! 
Besides, to improve the game’s performance and offer a customized user experience, It is recommended to use the iDance PLAYKEYS25 Keyboard. Support: Are you having any problems? Send the email to info@idanceintl.com or contact us on our web site. 
PLAYnJAM is from iDance, the number one Karaoke and Musical instruments company for Youngster and teenagers. Music lovers can interact with hundred of our gear in our ecosystem. At iDance, we believe that it is YOUR MUSIC, it is YOUR STYLE – MUSIC is Easy, MUSIC is Fun.

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StreetSampler

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THE WORLD IS YOUR SAMPLE LIBRARY StreetSampler is a sampler that turns everyday sounds into music. Record a train, a door, a voice, or the sound of the street wherever you find it. Trim and shape the sound, play it on 16 pads, and build a sequence while the inspiration is still fresh. CAPTURE FAST • Start recording instantly from the REC widget • Import audio from video • Automatically add clear, location-based titles • Create offline SHAPE YOUR SOUND • Trim intuitively with a clear waveform • Adjust pitch, speed, volume, pan, and looping • Play sounds on 16 responsive pads • Copy and rearrange pads without interrupting your flow BUILD THE BEAT • Create patterns with the built-in step sequencer • Set the BPM and save your work as a project • Automatically share recordings and projects with StreetSampler on Mac, with easy DAW import PLAY THE FX PAD • Drag a finger across the FX Pad to add effects to the whole song while it plays • Five effect banks: Aggressive, Spatial, Glitch, Shimmer and Chaos • Record your performance with REC and keep it as a new sound YOUR FILES, YOUR WAY • Recordings are saved as WAV files in the Files app, ready to open in other apps • Share projects and recordings from Projects with Messages, Mail, AirDrop and more FROM STREET TO STUDIO Pair with StreetSampler on Mac to automatically sync recordings and projects over your local Wi‑Fi network. Some sync features require Pro. STREETSAMPLER PRO UPGRADE • Unlimited saved projects • Unlimited automatic sync with Mac • StreetSampler for Mac: export, drag to DAW and more with the same purchase • One-time purchase with no subscription The Free version includes recording, editing, 16 pads, sequencing, the FX Pad, sharing, three saved projects, and 15 Wi‑Fi transfers. One purchase unlocks Pro on iPhone, iPad and Mac signed in with the same Apple Account.

Screenshots

PLAYnJAM4 screens
StreetSampler4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PLAYnJAM at none against StreetSampler's 1. PLAYnJAM also leads on iOS requirement (13.4 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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

Both are free to download. StreetSampler sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. PLAYnJAM asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PLAYnJAM ships an update every 2 months, StreetSampler every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
PLAYnJAM versus StreetSampler: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPLAYnJAMStreetSampler
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS13.4 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size147 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperiDanceTomocreate, Inc.

In-app purchases

None

PLAYnJAM

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

StreetSampler

One-time1
  • StreetSampler Pro$4.99

Questions

Is PLAYnJAM free?
PLAYnJAM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is StreetSampler free?
StreetSampler is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PLAYnJAM or StreetSampler have ads?
Neither PLAYnJAM nor StreetSampler shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PLAYnJAM or StreetSampler?
PLAYnJAM ships an update every 2 months, and StreetSampler every 6 weeks. Most recently, PLAYnJAM was updated on October 13, 2026 and StreetSampler on October 19, 2026.

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