Comparison

XPS Tone Loader vs Bulldog Samples

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

Head to head
About

XPS Tone Loader

Features
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The XPS Tone Loader is the official app for adding World Expansion sound collections to Roland XPS-60 and XPS-10X keyboards. Each title features a rich selection of instrument sounds from specific regions, and you can easily purchase and install them using your iPhone or iPad. An internet connection, a USB cable, and Roland account are required to purchase and install World Expansion titles.

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Bulldog Samples

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Bulldog Samples e um workstation/sampler multitimbral profissional para iPad e iPhone com cinco motores de sintese e samplers de alta qualidade. 5 MOTORES INCLUIDOS PolΓ­tica de Privacidade: https://bulldogsamples.com.br/app-bulldog-samples-politica-de-privacidade/ Termos de Uso (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ - Bulldog Synth: sintese virtual analogica com 4 OSCs, filtro SVF, envelopes AHDSR e 4 slots de efeitos - Bulldog FM: motor DX7 compativel, carrega cartuchos .syx originais de Yamaha DX7 - Bulldog Organ: Hammond B3 com 9 drawbars, Leslie rotary, percussao e vibrato/chorus - Bulldog EP: Rhodes Mark I e Wurlitzer 200A com tremolo, chorus e overdrive - Bulldog Pianos: Piano de concerto em SFZ com amostras de alta resolucao PERFORMANCE EM TEMPO REAL - Ate 16 tracks por Scene, cada uma com motor independente - 256 Scenes (128 Banco A + 128 Banco B) com crossfade de 120ms - Mixer de performance com VU meters, volume, pan, mute e solo por canal - Sample Pads 8: grade de 8 pads one-shot para loops e efeitos ao vivo (Pro) PLANOS - Free: Rhodes/Wurlitzer + Black Steinway + ate 4 Scenes - gratis para sempre - Start: Synth + Organ + Todos os Pianos + Scenes ilimitadas - Pro: Todos os 5 motores + Sample Pads + Scenes ilimitadas Todos os planos incluem teste gratis de 7 dias. Cancele quando quiser.

Screenshots

XPS Tone Loader4 screens
Bulldog Samples4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Bulldog Samples at every 3 days against XPS Tone Loader's every 3 months. Bulldog Samples also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. XPS Tone Loader sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Bulldog Samples sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

XPS Tone Loader ships an update every 3 months, Bulldog Samples every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
XPS Tone Loader versus Bulldog Samples: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterXPS Tone LoaderBulldog Samples
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size22 MB938 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperRoland CorporationJose Alcides101674355581

In-app purchases

10 purchases

XPS Tone Loader

One-time10
  • EXZ112 Thailand Melodic$9.99
  • EXZ111 Vietnam Essentials$9.99
  • EXZ103 India Wind$9.99
Show 7 more
  • EXZ104 India Percussion$9.99
  • EXZ105 European Mallets, Keys$9.99
  • EXZ107 Mexican Banda Rhythms$9.99
  • EXZ102 India Strings$9.99
  • EXZ106 Mexican Banda Brass$9.99
  • EXZ109 Indonesia Java$9.99
  • EXZ110 Indonesia Bali Sumatra$9.99
4 purchases

Bulldog Samples

Subscriptions4
  • Plano Start7 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Plano Pro7 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • Plano Start (Anual)7 Days trial$59.991 Year
Show 1 more
  • Plano Pro (Anual)7 Days trial$79.991 Year

Questions

Is XPS Tone Loader free?
XPS Tone Loader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bulldog Samples free?
Bulldog Samples is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do XPS Tone Loader or Bulldog Samples have ads?
Neither XPS Tone Loader nor Bulldog Samples shows ads.
Which is updated more often, XPS Tone Loader or Bulldog Samples?
XPS Tone Loader ships an update every 3 months, and Bulldog Samples every 3 days. Most recently, XPS Tone Loader was updated on October 7, 2026 and Bulldog Samples on October 3, 2026.

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