# SampleKing vs Elyfino

The clearest difference is price: SampleKing at Free against Elyfino's $19.99. SampleKing also leads on ratings volume (11 vs 1). Elyfino's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

SampleKing is free to download; Elyfino costs $19.99 up front. 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 SampleKing against 5.0 for Elyfino. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SampleKing has 11 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | SampleKing | Elyfino |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $19.99 |
| Rating | [5.0 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sampleking-music-discovery/id6753628833/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elyfino/id6782300317/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **11** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Size | 79 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Culturally Phenomenal Technology LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1844096209) | [Christian Thompson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1511795684) |

## What reviewers say

### SampleKing

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sampleking-music-discovery/id6753628833)

Identify music playing around you and discover the original samples and source records. Explore connections across genres and eras, diving deep into the foundation of your favorite tracks through an intuitive interface.

**Highlights:** Instant song recognition, Sample lineage and source discovery, Rich music detail in expandable song 'pills', Direct links to continue listening, Up to 20-song recognition history, Deep music exploration across genres

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Elyfino

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elyfino/id6782300317)

This audio effect plugin enhances low-end frequencies for producers and sound designers. It generates controlled subharmonics, adds optional fuzz for grit, and offers flexible tone shaping and wet/dry blending. Achieve larger-than-life bass and drums without sacrificing clarity.

**Highlights:** Source-tracked subharmonic generation, Program-dependent compression, Optional fuzz for harmonic edge, Split-band tone shaping, Wet/dry blend control, MIDI learn and control, Factory and user presets

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SampleKing free?

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

### Is Elyfino free?

Elyfino costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SampleKing or Elyfino?

SampleKing and Elyfino are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 11 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do SampleKing or Elyfino have ads?

Neither SampleKing nor Elyfino shows ads.

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