Comparison

Async Sampler vs Mixup.audio

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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

About

Mixup.audio

This cross-platform application enables musicians and producers to collaborate on music projects seamlessly. It supports various plugin formats and offers high-definition audio streaming for an integrated workflow.

Highlights
  • Cross-platform collaboration
  • AU, VST, AAX plugin support
  • HD audio streaming
  • Organized collaboration features
  • Seamless workflow integration
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Mixup.audio is the first truly cross-platform collaborative music app for producers & artists! Seamlessly integrated into your workflow, it supports AU, VST, and AAX plugins, with features like HD audio streaming and organized collaboration.

Screenshots

Async Sampler3 screens
Mixup.audio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Async Sampler at 78% against Mixup.audio's 23%. Async Sampler also leads on ratings volume (18 vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13). Mixup.audio's advantage is price (Free vs $14.99) and rating (5.0 vs 4.5). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases 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

Mixup.audio is free to download; Async Sampler costs $14.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Mixup.audio 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 78% of Async Sampler's written reviews are positive against 23% of Mixup.audio's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Async Sampler ships an update every 2 weeks, Mixup.audio every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 4, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Async Sampler versus Mixup.audio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAsync SamplerMixup.audio
Price$14.99Free — better
Rating4.5 (18 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews77.8% of reviews — better23.1% of reviews
Number of ratings18 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better13
Further details — not scored
Size235 MB58 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSergei Zhulkovpuremix online inc

Customer experience

Async Sampler

All ratings18 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive77.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative22.2%

Mixup.audio

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive23.1%
Neutral15.4%
Negative61.5%

In-app purchases

None

Async Sampler

No in-app purchases

None

Mixup.audio

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Async Sampler free?
Async Sampler costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mixup.audio free?
Mixup.audio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Async Sampler or Mixup.audio?
Mixup.audio is rated higher. Async Sampler averages 4.5 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while Mixup.audio averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Async Sampler or Mixup.audio have ads?
Neither Async Sampler nor Mixup.audio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Async Sampler or Mixup.audio?
Async Sampler ships an update every 2 weeks, and Mixup.audio every 3 weeks. Most recently, Async Sampler was updated on August 4, 2026 and Mixup.audio on June 1, 2026.

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