# Sample Library vs AudioPipeline

The clearest difference is rating: Sample Library at 5.0 against AudioPipeline's 4.5. Sample Library also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 83%). AudioPipeline's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Sample Library holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 16 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Sample Library's written reviews are positive against 83% of AudioPipeline's.

Sample Library ships an update weekly, AudioPipeline every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sample Library | AudioPipeline |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sample-library/id6744061932/reviews)** | [4.5 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audiopipeline/id6767002244/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **16** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 83.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 8 days |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 23 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dariusz Chynek](https://appshunter.io/developer/1805845479) | [Marek Dendes](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896097794) |

## 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


### AudioPipeline

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audiopipeline/id6767002244)

This app enables live audio streaming between AUv3 hosts and devices over a local network. It features a unique receiver plugin for multi-channel network mixing and allows for low-latency audio routing without cables or internet.

**Highlights:** Live audio streaming over local network, AUv3 Send and Receive plugins, 8-channel network mixer receiver, Per-strip mute, gain, and pan controls, Multi-output routing to DAWs, Optional resampler for audio sync, Plugin delay compensation

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sample Library free?

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

### Is AudioPipeline free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Sample Library or AudioPipeline?

Sample Library is rated higher. Sample Library averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while AudioPipeline averages 4.5 from 16 ratings.

### Do Sample Library or AudioPipeline have ads?

Sample Library shows ads; AudioPipeline does not.

### Which is updated more often, Sample Library or AudioPipeline?

Sample Library ships an update weekly, and AudioPipeline every 8 days. Most recently, Sample Library was updated on October 5, 2026 and AudioPipeline on October 18, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*