pocketOSC vs Async Sampler
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
pocketOSC
This versatile audio tool generates various waveforms like Sine, Square, Saw, and Noise. It includes an oscilloscope and controls for wave, frequency, and volume, functioning as a plug-in or standalone application.
- Stereo capable oscillator
- Oscilloscope display
- Waveform generation (Sine, Square, Saw, Noise)
- Frequency and Volume control
- VST3, AU, AUv3 support
- Standalone operation
- Resizable and automatable GUI
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pocketOSC is a macOS, Windows, and now iOS compatible stereo capable oscillator. Designed for VST3, AU, AUv3, and stand-alone use. Complete with oscilloscope and controllable Wave, Frequency, & Volume. Test all your gear with Sine, Square, Saw, and Noise, oscillators. Plug-in GUI resizable and automatable parameters designed to recall with your various sessions. *Stand-alone allows for external audio device.
Async Sampler
Create captivating sound collages, dynamic textures, and rhythmic patterns with this powerful musical instrument. It offers asynchronous and synchronous playback modes, a versatile LFO, and an effects processor to elevate your sound design.
- Standalone and AUv3 versions
- Three independent samplers
- Extensive sample library
- Upload your own samples
- Asynchronous and synchronous playback
- Flexible LFO system
- Effects processor
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Async Sampler, a powerful musical instrument designed to bring your soundscapes to life. This flexible tool is dedicated to crafting captivating sound collages, dynamic asynchronous textures, rhythmic patterns, and rich sound designs. It opens up a world of creative possibilities, making it the perfect companion for music producers, sound designers, ambient, and noise enthusiasts. Whether you're a seasoned musician or a curious explorer, Async Sampler is here to inspire and elevate your musical journey. App comes with a rich library of unique samples, and you can easily upload and use your own sounds. Async Sampler fundamentally consists of three samplers that can reproduce sound asynchronously, meaning they can operate without being tied to a specific BPM, or synchronously, using an external MIDI clock source or the tempo of your project if you're using Async Sampler as an AUv3 plugin. The instrument features a versatile LFO that allows you to control any parameter. Async includes an effects processor and a master bus section. Also, you have the option to use external MIDI controllers, save and load your custom presets and samples, among other features. Key features: — Standalone and AUv3 versions — Three independent samplers — Extensive sample library out of the box — Ability to upload your own samples — Asynchronous and synchronous playback modes for each sample — Flexible LFO system that can control almost any parameter — Effects processor — Ability to save presets — And much more
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: pocketOSC at $0.99 against Async Sampler's $14.99. pocketOSC also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5). Async Sampler's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 12 months) and ratings volume (18 vs 2). On ads, in-app purchases, 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
pocketOSC costs $0.99 and Async Sampler $14.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
pocketOSC holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Async Sampler has 18 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
pocketOSC ships an update every 12 months, Async Sampler every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | pocketOSC | Async Sampler |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 — better | $14.99 |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | 4.5 (18 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 77.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 18 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 235 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | OSC Audio | Sergei Zhulkov |
Customer experience
pocketOSC
Async Sampler
In-app purchases
pocketOSC
No in-app purchases
Async Sampler
No in-app purchases
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