Comparison

Async Sampler vs Bass Hammer

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

Bass Hammer

This app offers advanced bass tone shaping with adaptive gain sculpting, a six-band graphic EQ, and versatile cabinet simulations. It includes a recording chain emulation and a noise gate, functioning as a standalone app or an audio effect.

Highlights
  • Adaptive Gain Sculpting (AGS)
  • Six-band Graphic EQ
  • Versatile cabinet simulations
  • Recording chain emulation
  • Custom noise gate
  • Standalone, AUv3, and IAA support
Features
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"Advanced Tone Sculpting Bass Amplifier" The Nembrini Bass Hammer plugin, modeled on the Aguilar Tone Hammer*, is engineered for advanced bass tone shaping, featuring Adaptive Gain Sculpting, comprehensive EQ adjustments, and versatile cabinet simulations. AGS AGS (Adaptive Gain Sculpting) transforms your signal’s EQ curve and gain structure, altering the behavior of the MID parameter. GRAPHIC EQ Six bands centered at 125 Hz, 250 Hz, 500 Hz, 1 kHz, 2 kHz, and 4 kHz, enabling nuanced sculpting across the bass frequency range. Bass Hammer Bass Amplifier includes a complete recording chain emulation and our custom design noise gate circuit. Works as a standalone app, AudioUnit v3 effect, or Inter-App Audio effect Legal Disclaimer: Tone Hammer is a registered trademark of Aguilar Amplification LLC. Bass Hammer was developed by Nembrini Audio SRL based on its own modelling techniques. Aguilar Amplification LLC has not endorsed nor sponsored the Bass Hammer in any manner, nor licensed any intellectual property for use in this product.

Screenshots

Async Sampler3 screens
Bass Hammer1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Bass Hammer at 5.0 against Async Sampler's 4.5. Bass Hammer also leads on price ($9.99 vs $14.99) and review sentiment (100% vs 78%). Async Sampler's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 30 months) and ratings volume (18 vs 4). 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 Bass Hammer $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Bass Hammer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 18 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of Async Sampler's written reviews are positive against 100% of Bass Hammer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Async Sampler ships an update every 2 weeks, Bass Hammer every 30 months. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Async Sampler versus Bass Hammer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAsync SamplerBass Hammer
Price$14.99$9.99 — better
Rating4.5 (18 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews77.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings18 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 30 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15
Further details — not scored
Size235 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSergei ZhulkovNembrini Audio

Customer experience

Async Sampler

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

Bass Hammer

All ratings4 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

Bass Hammer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Async Sampler free?
Async Sampler costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bass Hammer free?
Bass Hammer costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Async Sampler or Bass Hammer?
Bass Hammer is rated higher. Async Sampler averages 4.5 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while Bass Hammer averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Async Sampler or Bass Hammer have ads?
Neither Async Sampler nor Bass Hammer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Async Sampler or Bass Hammer?
Async Sampler ships an update every 2 weeks, and Bass Hammer every 30 months. Most recently, Async Sampler was updated on September 30, 2026 and Bass Hammer on October 3, 2026.

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