Mak Custom Sample Pad vs PianoKeys Learn
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Mak Custom Sample Pad
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.
- 8 programmable sample pads
- Load audio files
- Record audio directly
- Loop sounds
- Rapid fire triggering
- Up to 8 sounds simultaneously
- Volume control per pad
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Mak Custom Sample Pad gives you 8 sample pads with full control. You can choose any audio-file or record audio directly in to the app. You have the ability to loop sounds, trigger them rapidly and to have up to 8 sounds playing at the same time. Whether you’re using it to trigger more laughs at your Stand-up Comedy Show, play informational audio at your conference or to mess around with harmonies, Mak Custom Sample Pad is here for you. - Simple means easy - Vibrant colors for distinctive pads - Volume-control for each pad - Ability to loop any sample - Rapid Fire, possible to trigger a sample over and over This app is free, and will always be.
PianoKeys Learn
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PianoKeys is an offline piano and chord-study tool built for learners who value precision, speed, and clean design. SYNTHESIZED AUDIO ENGINE PianoKeys uses a custom AVAudioEngine-based synthesizer with 8-voice polyphony and exponential decay envelopes. Every note is generated on-device in real time — no audio samples, no network dependency, zero latency. COMPLETE CHORD LIBRARY 21 chords across three categories: - 7 Major triads (C, D, E, F, G, A, B) - 7 Minor triads (Cm, Dm, Em, Fm, Gm, Am, Bm) - 7 Dominant 7th chords (C7, D7, E7, F7, G7, A7, B7) Each chord card shows the chord symbol and full name, plays all intervals simultaneously, and highlights the constituent keys on the keyboard display. PIANO KEYBOARD Scrollable 2-octave keyboard spanning C2–C5. White and black keys respond to touch with spring animation and haptic feedback. Pressed keys are highlighted with accent color in real time. PRACTICE ANALYTICS - Daily session count - All-time total plays - Top 5 most-played chords by frequency All data is persisted via UserDefaults — no account, no server, no tracking. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS - Platform: iOS 16+, iPhone Only - Audio: AVAudioEngine, 44100 Hz, 8-voice polyphony - Localization: English, Simplified Chinese - Storage: UserDefaults (local only) - Network: None required Delete the app to permanently remove all practice data.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: Mak Custom Sample Pad at 3 against PianoKeys Learn's 1. Mak Custom Sample Pad also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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.
| Parameter | Mak Custom Sample Pad | PianoKeys Learn |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 0 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MÄK AB | 应龙 张 |
In-app purchases
Mak Custom Sample Pad
No in-app purchases
PianoKeys Learn
No in-app purchases
Questions
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