Comparison

Sampl vs Collabstr

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

Head to head
About

Sampl

A platform designed for emerging artists, producers, designers, and videographers to connect, collaborate, and grow their fanbase. It allows users to showcase their portfolios and network with creative professionals worldwide to advance their careers.

Highlights
  • Connect with emerging artists
  • Showcase creative portfolios
  • Network with global professionals
  • Collaborate on projects
  • Grow fanbase organically
  • Advance creative careers
Read full description

CONNECT AND CREATE Catered to revolutionize the creative industry, Sampl is a comprehensive platform that connects emerging artists, producers, designers, and videographers in one space, providing them with the tools they need to grow their fanbase organically and advance their creative careers. GET OUT OF YOUR COMFORT ZONE In this age of digitalization, where creative content knows no limits, we've built a platform that empowers you, the superstar, to network, collaborate, and connect. Are you ready to elevate your career and share your work with the world? SHOWCASE YOUR CREATIVITY No matter if you're a musician, videographer, designer, or stylist, Sampl lets you curate your portfolio, connecting with like-minded professionals and linking all your hard-earned projects. NETWORK ACROSS THE GLOBE Sampl's integrated worldwide search feature enables you to connect with creative minds across the globe. Whether you're a New York rapper seeking a Japanese vocalist for your next track or a UK designer aiming to present your collection at a Los Angeles pop-up, Sampl makes cross-country networking effortless. Are you prepared to take your creativity to the next level? Join us at Sampl and push your work out there!

About

Collabstr

This app helps creators monetize their content by facilitating brand deals across various platforms. It simplifies the process of selling, managing, and receiving payments for collaborations.

Highlights
  • Monetize content
  • Manage brand deals
  • Get paid for collaborations
  • Instagram, TikTok, YouTube integration
  • UGC brand deals
Features
Read full description

Make money as a creator. The simple way to sell, manage, and get paid for your Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and UGC brand deals.

Screenshots

Sampl4 screens
Collabstr4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Collabstr at none against Sampl's 6. Collabstr also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (661 vs 1). Sampl's advantage is review sentiment (90% vs 62%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, rating 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. Sampl sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Collabstr asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Sampl against 4.9 for Collabstr. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Collabstr has 661 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 90% of Sampl's written reviews are positive against 62% of Collabstr's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sampl ships an update every 4 weeks, Collabstr every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Sampl versus Collabstr: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSamplCollabstr
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.9 (661 ratings)
Positive reviews90.0% of reviews — better62.3% of reviews
Number of ratings1661 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size119 MB114 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperSampl INCCollabstr

Customer experience

Sampl

Written reviews10 reviews
Positive90.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.0%

Collabstr

All ratings562 ratings
Positive96.3%
Neutral0.5%
Negative3.2%
Written reviews61 reviews
Positive62.3%
Neutral1.6%
Negative36.1%

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Sampl

One-time6
  • One star$4.99
  • One spotlight$9.99
  • Three stars$11.99
Show 3 more
  • Six stars$17.99
  • Three spotlights$26.99
  • Six spotlights$47.99
None

Collabstr

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sampl free?
Sampl is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Collabstr free?
Collabstr is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Sampl or Collabstr?
Sampl is rated higher. Sampl averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Collabstr averages 4.9 from 661 ratings.
Do Sampl or Collabstr have ads?
Sampl shows ads; Collabstr does not.
Which is updated more often, Sampl or Collabstr?
Sampl ships an update every 4 weeks, and Collabstr every 9 days. Most recently, Sampl was updated on November 12, 2026 and Collabstr on November 14, 2026.

Other comparisons