Sample Library vs Noctune
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Sample Library
Discover and select unique audio samples for your music production. Save your favorites to a personal list and easily share links to them.
- Random sample selection
- Curated sample playlists
- Save favorite samples
- Copy sample links
- Great-sounding samples
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The app lets you randomly pick a sample from multiple, carefully prepared playlists for sampling with great-sounding samples. You can save them to a list and play them or copy a link to a sample.
Noctune
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・Yoruoto – Relaxing Night Sounds Overview Yoruoto is a beautifully designed relaxation app that helps you unwind, focus, and fall asleep with ease. Immerse yourself in a world of soothing ambient sounds and gentle nightscapes carefully crafted to calm your mind and body. Whether you’re studying, working late, meditating, or preparing for sleep, Yoruoto transforms your environment into a serene space filled with tranquility. Let the peaceful tones of the night guide you toward deeper rest and mindful relaxation. ・ Features Night-inspired ambient sounds that create a calming atmosphere Sleep timer for automatic fade-out while you drift off Mix multiple sounds to build your perfect soundscape Elegant, minimal, and dark-themed design for nighttime comfort Continues playing in the background, even when your screen is off ・Perfect for Relaxation • Meditation • Sleep • Focus • Stress relief • Nighttime comfort ・Tagline suggestion Find your calm in the quiet of the night.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Noctune at none against Sample Library's shown. Noctune also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly). Sample Library's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Sample Library ships an update weekly, Noctune every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Sample Library | Noctune |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 217 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Dariusz Chynek | kenshin miyamoto |
In-app purchases
Sample Library
No in-app purchases
Noctune
No in-app purchases
Questions
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