# Performance Sampler vs SS Tuner

The clearest difference is price: SS Tuner at Free against Performance Sampler's $14.99. Performance Sampler's advantage is ratings volume (7 vs 1). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Performance Sampler against 5.0 for SS Tuner. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Performance Sampler has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Performance Sampler | SS Tuner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $14.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/performance-sampler-samposium/id6475739371/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ss-tuner/id6776775671/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 411 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Joshua Totemwongse](https://appshunter.io/developer/1720078881) | [Will Bryant](https://appshunter.io/developer/6776775673) |

## What reviewers say

### Performance Sampler

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/performance-sampler-samposium/id6475739371)

Create malleable, performative sound with dynamic, real-time effects. This app offers a tactile approach to sample-based music creation with multi-touch gestures to sculpt audio. Explore new sounds, jam on the go, or perform live with a clean, fluid interface and robust sound-shaping tools.

**Highlights:** Real-time audio manipulation, Multi-touch gestures for sound sculpting, Customizable sample pads with FX chains, Parametric EQ and tuner per pad, Sequencer with up to 512 steps, Ableton Link integration, Resampling and mic/line in recording

**In-app purchases:** none


### SS Tuner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ss-tuner/id6776775671)

This app provides essential tools for musicians, offering a precise instrument tuner and a reliable metronome. It's designed for ease of use, allowing players of all levels to quickly tune their instruments and practice their timing without distractions.

**Highlights:** Chromatic tuner for any stringed instrument, Real-time pitch detection, Responsive needle display, Metronome with full BPM range, Tap tempo functionality, Distraction-free interface

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Performance Sampler free?

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

### Is SS Tuner free?

SS Tuner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Performance Sampler or SS Tuner?

Performance Sampler and SS Tuner are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 7 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Performance Sampler or SS Tuner have ads?

Neither Performance Sampler nor SS Tuner shows ads.

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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.*