Comparison

Halloween Stories vs jAmpler

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

Head to head
About

Halloween Stories

Features
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Please enjoy this offline audio collection of great Halloween stories, featuring ghosts, ghouls, vampires and other supernatural phenomena. These stories and poems are a fun and entertaining way to get in the mood for Halloween. If you want to get into the spooky swing of the season, there are lots of great Halloween stories you can easily read before the big day on October 31. Swapping ghost stories is the best American pastime. But you have to do it right: Sit in a circle on the floor with the lights off. Of course, you don’t believe any of it, but as the spooky stories go on, you think, “What if it is true?” Feel the eerie weight of the tension in the air and a tingle of nervous excitement for the next ghoulish tale to be told. Listen on for some of the best stories ever…if you dare. If you have any other problems please contact us. Do you like the app? Tell your friends about it! SUBSCRIPTIONS: -Your subscription will grant you unlimited access to all content for the duration of your subscription. -Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase
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About

jAmpler

Record, import, and manipulate audio samples with a versatile instrument plugin. Create unique sounds using granular synthesis and a wide array of effects. Assign samples to a keyboard for intuitive musical performance.

Highlights
  • Record and import audio samples
  • Assign samples to keyboard keys
  • Granular synthesis controls
  • Extensive per-sample editing
  • Global effects suite
  • Adjustable velocity curve and temperament
Features
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jAmpler is a sample-based instrument plugin for iOS and macOS, designed as an Audio Unit v3 (AUv3) instrument. It enables you to record, import, assign, and manipulate samples with a rich set of controls and global effects — all accessible in a compact, intuitive interface. Features: * 4 banks, each with 8 samples. * Each sample is represented by a unique color. * Record samples directly using your device’s built-in microphone. * Import audio files to use as samples. * Assign samples to keyboard keys using their color codes. * Detailed controls per sample: - Copy, paste, and trim samples. - ADSR envelope (Attack, Decay, Sustain, Release). - Crossfade and crossfade overlap for seamless looping. - Octave shifting and drive/distortion. - Filter and pitch shift options. - Granular synthesis controls (wet, density, size, spray, stereo spread, window shape). * Global effects: - Velocity Controlled Filter. - Low Frequency Oscillator. - Compressor. - Distortion. - Equalizer. - Chorus. - Cabinet. - Reverb. * Adjustable velocity curve and keyboard temperament.

Screenshots

Halloween Stories3 screens
jAmpler4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: jAmpler at none against Halloween Stories's shown. jAmpler also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 8 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

Both are free to download. Halloween Stories sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and jAmpler sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Halloween Stories ships an update every 8 months, jAmpler every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Halloween Stories versus jAmpler: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHalloween StoriesjAmpler
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.2 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—60.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—6 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size846 MB1.4 GB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperPavel VinnikJan Maes

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Halloween Stories

Subscriptions2
  • 1 Month Subscription$6.991 Month
  • 1 Year Subscription3 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Unlock Halloween Audio Books$29.99
1 purchases

jAmpler

One-time1
  • jAmpler Activation$7.99

Questions

Is Halloween Stories free?
Halloween Stories is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is jAmpler free?
jAmpler is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Halloween Stories or jAmpler have ads?
Halloween Stories shows ads; jAmpler does not.
Which is updated more often, Halloween Stories or jAmpler?
Halloween Stories ships an update every 8 months, and jAmpler every 3 months. Most recently, Halloween Stories was updated on October 30, 2026 and jAmpler on October 31, 2026.

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