# Sample Library vs Mak Custom Sample Pad

The clearest difference is ads: Mak Custom Sample Pad at none against Sample Library's shown. Mak Custom Sample Pad also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). Sample Library's advantage is ratings volume (4 vs 1). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 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 Sample Library against 5.0 for Mak Custom Sample Pad. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sample Library | Mak Custom Sample Pad |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sample-library/id6744061932/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mak-custom-sample-pad/id6752385765/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 23 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dariusz Chynek](https://appshunter.io/developer/1805845479) | [MÄK AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1839182975) |

## What reviewers say

### Sample Library

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sample-library/id6744061932)

Discover and select unique audio samples for your music production. Save your favorites to a personal list and easily share links to them.

**Highlights:** Random sample selection, Curated sample playlists, Save favorite samples, Copy sample links, Great-sounding samples

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Mak Custom Sample Pad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mak-custom-sample-pad/id6752385765)

Create custom soundboards with 8 programmable pads. Load audio files or record directly, then loop, trigger rapidly, and play up to 8 sounds simultaneously. Ideal for live performances, presentations, or creative audio manipulation.

**Highlights:** 8 programmable sample pads, Load audio files, Record audio directly, Loop sounds, Rapid fire triggering, Up to 8 sounds simultaneously, Volume control per pad

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sample Library free?

Sample Library is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Mak Custom Sample Pad free?

Mak Custom Sample Pad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Sample Library or Mak Custom Sample Pad?

Sample Library and Mak Custom Sample Pad are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Sample Library or Mak Custom Sample Pad have ads?

Sample Library shows ads; Mak Custom Sample Pad does not.

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