Comparison

LivePlaybackApp vs GM Sampler

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

Head to head
About

LivePlaybackApp

This music app offers advanced playback features like crossfading, looping, and simultaneous sound playback. It allows importing audio files and supports various formats, built with efficient, low-latency technology. A subscription unlocks group creation and editing.

Highlights
  • Crossfade, fade in/out, loop
  • Play multiple sounds simultaneously
  • Import audio via Music or Files app
  • Ultra-efficient, low-latency playback
  • Supports major audio file formats
  • Create/edit groups with subscription
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Yet another playback app โ€” simple, but powerful. Features: โ€ข Crossfade, fade in/out, loop, and more โ€ข Play multiple sounds simultaneously โ€ข Import audio files via the iOS Music app or Files app โ€ข Ultra-efficient, low-latency playback built on core iOS technologies โ€ข Supports major audio file formats Note: A subscription is required to create or edit new groups. You can import existing groups without a subscription. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

GM Sampler

This app is a professional audio sampler and timer designed for live event operation, including tabletop RPG sessions and theater. It allows users to trigger music and sound effects, organize audio by scene, and manage timing cues from a mobile interface.

Highlights
  • 16-pad soundboard with 100 pages
  • Flexible playback modes (polyphony, monophonic, crossfade)
  • Detailed pad customization (name, color, loop, gain)
  • Fast audio import from cloud services
  • Fullscreen timer (stopwatch/countdown)
  • Backup and sharing of setups
  • Bluetooth speaker keepalive
Features
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GMApp is a professional audio sampler and timer for game masters, tabletop RPG sessions, murder mystery events, theater, rehearsals, streaming, and live event operation. It helps you trigger music and sound effects at the right moment, organize large sound sets by scene, and run sessions from a clean mobile interface. Designed for live use Run background music, one-shot effects, ambience, scene transitions, and timing cues from one iPhone or iPad. GMApp is built for hosts and operators who need quick, confident control during a performance or session. Who it is for - Murder mystery and story game hosts - Tabletop RPG GMs and keepers - Theater, rehearsal, reading, and small-stage sound operators - Streamers and event hosts who need reliable BGM and SFX playback - Creators managing many audio files across multiple scenes Core features 16-pad soundboard with up to 100 pages Each page provides a 4 x 4 pad layout. Create up to 100 pages, for a total of 1,600 pads, and organize sound cues by scenario, chapter, act, location, battle, or scene. Flexible playback modes Choose the right behavior for each pad or session: - Polyphony: layer ambience, BGM, and sound effects together. - Monophonic: switch cleanly between single sound sources. - Crossfade: transition naturally between music tracks, with adjustable fade time. Tap behavior can also be set to retrigger from the beginning or toggle pause/resume. Detailed pad customization Customize each pad with a display name, color, loop setting, and gain level. Color-coded pads and clear names make it easier to operate under pressure during a live session. Fast audio import Import local audio files from the iOS share sheet, Google Drive, Dropbox, or ZIP archives. This makes it easy to prepare a full show, session, or scenario audio set in advance. Bluetooth speaker keepalive option For long quiet scenes, optional wireless speaker keepalive playback can help reduce the chance of Bluetooth or AirPlay speakers sleeping between cues. Fullscreen timer for sessions and events Use stopwatch or countdown mode, from short scene timers to long event blocks. Fullscreen mode makes the timer easy for everyone at the table or in the room to see. Backup and sharing Export and import page-level ZIP packages and full backups. Move setups between devices, preserve a production-ready sound board, or share cue structures with another operator. Audio formats AAC, AIF, AIFF, CAF, FLAC, M4A, MP3, OGG, and WAV are supported. Compatibility may vary by device and OS. GMApp is made for creators who want the story, scene, or performance to flow without fighting the sound board. Legal notice: https://gmapp.souko.work/tokusho

Screenshots

LivePlaybackApp4 screens
GM Sampler4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: LivePlaybackApp at 100% against GM Sampler's 50%. LivePlaybackApp also leads on price (Free vs $1.99) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 weeks). GM Sampler's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

LivePlaybackApp is free to download; GM Sampler costs $1.99 up front. LivePlaybackApp sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. GM Sampler asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LivePlaybackApp ships an update every 10 days, GM Sampler every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences ยท 2 level
LivePlaybackApp versus GM Sampler: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLivePlaybackAppGM Sampler
PriceFree โ€” better$1.99
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews โ€” better50.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 10 days โ€” betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo โ€” better
MonetizationFreemium โ€” betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.014.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size1 MB99 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIHORI SYSTEM, LLCtakashi masuda

Customer experience

LivePlaybackApp

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

GM Sampler

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

LivePlaybackApp

Subscriptions3
  • Editor (1 Week)$0.997 Days
  • Editor (1 Month)$1.991 Month
  • Editor (1 Year)$12.991 Year
None

GM Sampler

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LivePlaybackApp free?
LivePlaybackApp is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GM Sampler free?
GM Sampler costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do LivePlaybackApp or GM Sampler have ads?
Neither LivePlaybackApp nor GM Sampler shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LivePlaybackApp or GM Sampler?
LivePlaybackApp ships an update every 10 days, and GM Sampler every 3 weeks. Most recently, LivePlaybackApp was updated on October 8, 2026 and GM Sampler on September 23, 2026.

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