# Async Sampler vs KA mini DongXiao

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Async Sampler at 78% against KA mini DongXiao's 0%. Async Sampler also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (18 vs 2). KA mini DongXiao's advantage is price ($1.99 vs $14.99). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

Async Sampler holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. 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. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of Async Sampler's written reviews are positive against 0% of KA mini DongXiao's.

Async Sampler ships an update every 2 weeks, KA mini DongXiao every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Async Sampler | KA mini DongXiao |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $14.99 | **$1.99** |
| Rating | **[4.5 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/async-sampler/id6453162970/reviews)** | [4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ka-mini-dongxiao/id6479434366/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **18** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **77.8% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 235 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sergei Zhulkov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1698376336) | [SHANTOU KONG AUDIO SOFTWARE TECHNOLOGY CO.,LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/956078324) |

## What reviewers say

### Async Sampler

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/async-sampler/id6453162970)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### KA mini DongXiao

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ka-mini-dongxiao/id6479434366)

This app offers a virtual instrument for the Chinese DongXiao, designed for electric wind and MIDI keyboard users. It provides a high-quality sound experience with a simple interface and can function as a standalone app or an AUv3 plugin.

**Highlights:** Virtual DongXiao instrument, High-quality sound, Simple UI controls, Standalone app, AUv3 plugin support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Async Sampler free?

Async Sampler costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is KA mini DongXiao free?

KA mini DongXiao costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Async Sampler or KA mini DongXiao?

Async Sampler is rated higher. Async Sampler averages 4.5 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while KA mini DongXiao averages 4.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Async Sampler or KA mini DongXiao have ads?

Neither Async Sampler nor KA mini DongXiao shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Async Sampler or KA mini DongXiao?

Async Sampler ships an update every 2 weeks, and KA mini DongXiao every 10 days. Most recently, Async Sampler was updated on September 30, 2026 and KA mini DongXiao on October 9, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*