Comparison

Async Sampler vs KA mini DiZi

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

KA mini DiZi

This app offers a virtual Chinese DiZi instrument with a minimalist design. It provides a high-quality sound experience for electric wind instrument and MIDI keyboard users through simple UI controls. It functions as both a standalone app and an AUv3 plugin.

Highlights
  • Virtual Chinese DiZi instrument
  • Minimalist UI design
  • High-quality sound experience
  • AUv3 plugin support
  • Standalone app functionality
Features
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Kong Audio mini DiZi is a minimally-designed virtual instrument of Chinese DiZi. It gives electric wind instrument and midi keyboard user a high-quality experience with very simple UI controls. KA mini DiZi can run as an app or AUv3 plugin.

Screenshots

Async Sampler3 screens
KA mini DiZi2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: KA mini DiZi at $1.99 against Async Sampler's $14.99. KA mini DiZi also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and review sentiment (100% vs 78%). Async Sampler's advantage is ratings volume (18 vs 6). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Async Sampler costs $14.99 and KA mini DiZi $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

KA mini DiZi holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 18 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of Async Sampler's written reviews are positive against 100% of KA mini DiZi's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Async Sampler ships an update every 2 weeks, KA mini DiZi every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Async Sampler versus KA mini DiZi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAsync SamplerKA mini DiZi
Price$14.99$1.99 — better
Rating4.5 (18 ratings)5.0 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews77.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings18 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size235 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSergei ZhulkovSHANTOU KONG AUDIO SOFTWARE TECHNOLOGY CO.,LTD.

Customer experience

Async Sampler

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

KA mini DiZi

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Async Sampler

No in-app purchases

None

KA mini DiZi

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Async Sampler free?
Async Sampler costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is KA mini DiZi free?
KA mini DiZi costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Async Sampler or KA mini DiZi?
KA mini DiZi is rated higher. Async Sampler averages 4.5 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while KA mini DiZi averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.
Do Async Sampler or KA mini DiZi have ads?
Neither Async Sampler nor KA mini DiZi shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Async Sampler or KA mini DiZi?
Async Sampler ships an update every 2 weeks, and KA mini DiZi every 4 days. Most recently, Async Sampler was updated on September 30, 2026 and KA mini DiZi on October 8, 2026.

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