Comparison

SampleScape vs Beat Scholar Mobile

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

Head to head
About

SampleScape

Create complex, evolving soundscapes with this sample-based instrument. Build sequences of samples or instruments, control playback with granular synthesis, and apply a variety of filters and effects. Features an auto-sampler for easy recording and SF2 file import.

Highlights
  • Morph Sequencer up to 12 steps
  • Sample or Granular Rendering
  • 12 Sample Slots with 24 samples each
  • 114 Ready-made Instruments
  • Morphing VCF with multiple modes
  • Integrated effects suite
  • Auto Sampler for instrument recording
Features
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SampleScape is an AUv3 plugin for use in your favourite DAW such as AUM, Cubasis, GarageBand, Logic or Loopy Pro. SampleScape is an innovative sample-based instrument for building complex evolving soundscapes. You can create a sequence of steps, each step being either an individual sample or a collection of tuned samples which we refer to as an instrument. Each step allows you has controls how it is played back, either as a traditional sample or via granular synthesis. You can control transition times, fade times, transpose, pitch, glide, level, pan, vibrato, tremolo at each step, and together with a 3 mode morphing filter and integrated effects you can create a constantly evolving and complex soundscape. SampleScape also has the ability to map any incoming CC controllers to a large number of internal knobs, sliders, switches etc. for fantastic automation possibilities. Our build in Auto Sampler makes recording samples from other instruments so simple. You can use this to expand the library of more than 114 pre-build instruments. SampleScape also has a configurable randomisation feature which can piece sequences of instruments together to create new sequences at the press of a button. Need more samples, simply drag and drop SF2 files into the Sample Library to extract all the samples. The Sample Library also lets you configure and reference a remote folder on your iPad. This is useful if you already have a sample library located on your iPad. SampleScape features: • Morph Sequencer: create morphing sequences up to 12 steps in length. • Sample or Granular Rendering: Choose to render samples using sample or granular modes. • 12 Sample Slots: Reference up to 12 individual samples or instruments in your sequence. • 24 Samples Per Slot: Add up to 24 individual samples in any of the 12 sample slots. • Ready-made Instruments: 114 built-in, ready-made instruments to use as a basis for your sequences. • 2x Fluid LFOs: Control panning, vibrato, tremolo, and filter modulation using the LFO's. • VCF: offers Ladder (Moog), SEM (Oberheim), Formant, and CS-20 (Korg) modes with 12/24-bit slopes and morphable LP/BP/HP. • 2x ADSR: Includes two traditional ADSRs to control both AMP and FILTER envelopes. • Beat Sync: Sync sample sequences to your host DAW. • MPE Mode: Use MPE controllers with SampleScape with per-note pitch bends and CC47 control. • Effects: Add reverb, delay, chorus, Haas, 8 Band EQ, Leslie Simulator, and Phaser effects to your presets. • Drag and Drop: Import and export presets, samples, and complete instrument folders. • Modulation: Map MIDI CC to a huge range of interface functions. • Sample Library: Maintain local and remote sample and instrument libraries. • Auto Sampler: Quickly and intelligently record entire instruments directly into SampleScape. • Auto Tune: Built-in auto-tune and tuner options to automatically place your samples on the correct root note. • Auto Looping: An automatic loop finder is available to make finding loop points easy. • Randomisation: Built-in intelligent randomization features to auto-generate sequences. • Sample Extractor: Built-in sample extraction from SF2 soundfont files.

About

Beat Scholar Mobile

Create rhythms and drum patterns with a unique approach to subdivisions and measures. This app offers a powerful sampler, built-in effects, and MIDI capabilities for deep exploration of sound.

Highlights
  • Intuitive rhythm and drum pattern creation
  • Advanced subdivision and measure manipulation
  • Robust sampler with over 250 curated samples
  • Load custom samples via drag and drop
  • Built-in effects section
  • MIDI export and output capabilities
  • Standalone, Plugin, and MIDI FX formats
Features
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Beat Scholar (AUv3 + Standalone) is fresh take on rhythm composers and drum machines. It is completely fully featured and compatible with the desktop version of Beat Scholar. It presents a new way to compose rhythm, allowing you to manipulate measures and subdivisions with unparalleled ease. Beat Scholar comes equipped with a robust sampler, built in effects, midi features, pattern triggering and just about everything you need to explore the world of rhythm with outstanding depth, style and leisure. Innovative beat making platform with features never before seen in drum machines and rhythmic composers: - Presents a unique & intuitive way to explore subdivisions, measures & create drum patterns. - Divide beats into up to 42 slices and combine multiple drums on the same beat! Quintuplets & Triplets on the same pattern? No problem. Play 35 kicks on a ¼ note? psh... easy! - Any drum can be placed anywhere! the ultimate percussive-playground. - Over 250 carefully curated samples, from classic drum machines & acoustic samples to synthesized drums hand-crafted especially for Beat Scholar - Load your own samples with an easy drag n' drop interface. - Built-in FX section to get you started quickly. - Easy midi file export - drag directly from the plugin's interface to your DAW. - Use Beat Scholar MIDI to output midi to any instrument or even to hardware drum machines! - Standalone, Plugin & Midi FX Formats Included.

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SampleScape at 100% against Beat Scholar Mobile's 50%. SampleScape also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and device support (3 vs 1). Beat Scholar Mobile's advantage is price (Free vs $7.99) and ratings volume (11 vs 2). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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

Beat Scholar Mobile is free to download; SampleScape costs $7.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SampleScape holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Beat Scholar Mobile has 11 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of SampleScape's written reviews are positive against 50% of Beat Scholar Mobile's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SampleScape ships an update every 5 days, Beat Scholar Mobile every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
SampleScape versus Beat Scholar Mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSampleScapeBeat Scholar Mobile
Price$7.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better4.7 (11 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings211 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPad
Requires iOS1312.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size806 MB122 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer4Pockets.comModalics LLC

Customer experience

SampleScape

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Beat Scholar Mobile

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

SampleScape

No in-app purchases

None

Beat Scholar Mobile

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SampleScape free?
SampleScape costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Beat Scholar Mobile free?
Beat Scholar Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SampleScape or Beat Scholar Mobile?
SampleScape is rated higher. SampleScape averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Beat Scholar Mobile averages 4.7 from 11 ratings.
Do SampleScape or Beat Scholar Mobile have ads?
Neither SampleScape nor Beat Scholar Mobile shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SampleScape or Beat Scholar Mobile?
SampleScape ships an update every 5 days, and Beat Scholar Mobile every 3 days. Most recently, SampleScape was updated on October 24, 2026 and Beat Scholar Mobile on October 24, 2026.

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