Comparison

Sample Library vs Noctune

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Random sample selection
  • Curated sample playlists
  • Save favorite samples
  • Copy sample links
  • Great-sounding samples
Features
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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.

About

Noctune

Features
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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.

Screenshots

Sample Library3 screens
Noctune4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sample Library ships an update weekly, Noctune every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Sample Library versus Noctune: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSample LibraryNoctune
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB217 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDariusz Chynekkenshin miyamoto

In-app purchases

None

Sample Library

No in-app purchases

None

Noctune

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sample Library free?
Sample Library is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Noctune free?
Noctune is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Sample Library or Noctune have ads?
Sample Library shows ads; Noctune does not.
Which is updated more often, Sample Library or Noctune?
Sample Library ships an update weekly, and Noctune every 2 days. Most recently, Sample Library was updated on November 2, 2026 and Noctune on October 25, 2026.

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