Comparison

MixMaster A/B vs jAmpler

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

Head to head
About

MixMaster A/B

This app allows users to instantly compare two audio files side-by-side with synchronized playback and visual feedback. It's designed for music producers, audio engineers, and audiophiles to make critical listening decisions with precision.

Highlights
  • Instant A/B audio file switching
  • Synchronized playback
  • Waveform visualization
  • Real-time spectrum analyzer
  • Loop regions for focused listening
  • Support for common audio formats
Features
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COMPARE AUDIO FILES LIKE A PRO MixMaster A/B is the essential tool for anyone who needs to compare audio files with precision and confidence. Whether you're a music producer evaluating different mixes, an audio engineer comparing masters, or an audiophile testing file formats, MixMaster A/B gives you the tools to hear every difference. INSTANT A/B SWITCHING The heart of MixMaster A/B is its seamless switching between two audio files. Load your files, hit play, and toggle between A and B instantly—no interruption, no delay, perfectly synchronized. This is how professionals make critical listening decisions. VISUAL FEEDBACK • Waveform Visualization: See the amplitude and dynamics of both files at a glance • Real-time Spectrum Analyzer: Watch the frequency content as your audio plays • Side-by-side Comparison: Visual confirmation of what your ears are hearing PRECISION PLAYBACK CONTROLS • Loop Regions: Focus on specific sections that matter most • Synchronized Playback: Both files stay perfectly in sync when switching • Instant Toggle: Switch between A and B with a single tap • Pause, Play, Repeat: Full control over your listening session PERFECT FOR: Music Producers • Compare different mix versions • Evaluate mastering changes • Test compression and EQ settings • Make confident final decisions Audio Engineers • Compare before/after processing • Evaluate different mastering approaches • Test format conversions • Quality control checks Audiophiles • Compare file formats (MP3 vs. FLAC vs. WAV) • Test different rips or sources • Evaluate audio quality • Settle debates with data Content Creators • Compare audio edits • Test different export settings • Evaluate noise reduction • Choose the best take WHY MIXMASTER A/B? Traditional audio comparison means switching between apps, losing your place, and relying on memory. MixMaster A/B eliminates the guesswork with instant, synchronized switching and visual feedback. You'll hear differences you never noticed before. SIMPLE, FOCUSED, POWERFUL We built MixMaster A/B to do one thing exceptionally well: compare audio files. No bloated features, no complicated workflows—just load two files and start comparing. The interface is optimized for one-handed use in portrait mode, perfect for quick comparisons on the go. SUPPORTED FORMATS • MP3 • M4A / AAC • WAV • AIFF • And other common audio formats PRIVACY FIRST • All processing happens on your device • No audio files uploaded to servers • Your audio stays private NOW COMPLETELY FREE! PROFESSIONAL RESULTS, MOBILE CONVENIENCE Whether you're in the studio, at home, or on the go, MixMaster A/B gives you professional-grade A/B comparison in your pocket. Make better decisions, hear more detail, and trust your ears. Download MixMaster A/B today and discover what you've been missing.

About

jAmpler

Record, import, and manipulate audio samples with a versatile instrument plugin. Create unique sounds using granular synthesis and a wide array of effects. Assign samples to a keyboard for intuitive musical performance.

Highlights
  • Record and import audio samples
  • Assign samples to keyboard keys
  • Granular synthesis controls
  • Extensive per-sample editing
  • Global effects suite
  • Adjustable velocity curve and temperament
Features
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jAmpler is a sample-based instrument plugin for iOS and macOS, designed as an Audio Unit v3 (AUv3) instrument. It enables you to record, import, assign, and manipulate samples with a rich set of controls and global effects — all accessible in a compact, intuitive interface. Features: * 4 banks, each with 8 samples. * Each sample is represented by a unique color. * Record samples directly using your device’s built-in microphone. * Import audio files to use as samples. * Assign samples to keyboard keys using their color codes. * Detailed controls per sample: - Copy, paste, and trim samples. - ADSR envelope (Attack, Decay, Sustain, Release). - Crossfade and crossfade overlap for seamless looping. - Octave shifting and drive/distortion. - Filter and pitch shift options. - Granular synthesis controls (wet, density, size, spray, stereo spread, window shape). * Global effects: - Velocity Controlled Filter. - Low Frequency Oscillator. - Compressor. - Distortion. - Equalizer. - Chorus. - Cabinet. - Reverb. * Adjustable velocity curve and keyboard temperament.

Screenshots

MixMaster A/B1 screens
jAmpler4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MixMaster A/B at 100% against jAmpler's 60%. MixMaster A/B also leads on monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). jAmpler's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.2 vs 4.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. MixMaster A/B sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and jAmpler sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

jAmpler holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 6 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of MixMaster A/B's written reviews are positive against 60% of jAmpler's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MixMaster A/B ships an update every 6 weeks, jAmpler every 3 months. Both last shipped on September 27, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
MixMaster A/B versus jAmpler: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMixMaster A/BjAmpler
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (4 ratings)4.2 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better60.0% of reviews
Number of ratings46 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS14.014.0
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB1.4 GB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNicholas McLarenJan Maes

Customer experience

MixMaster A/B

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

jAmpler

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative20.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

MixMaster A/B

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$12.99
1 purchases

jAmpler

One-time1
  • jAmpler Activation$7.99

Questions

Is MixMaster A/B free?
MixMaster A/B is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is jAmpler free?
jAmpler is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MixMaster A/B or jAmpler?
jAmpler is rated higher. MixMaster A/B averages 4.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while jAmpler averages 4.2 from 6 ratings.
Do MixMaster A/B or jAmpler have ads?
MixMaster A/B shows ads; jAmpler does not.
Which is updated more often, MixMaster A/B or jAmpler?
MixMaster A/B ships an update every 6 weeks, and jAmpler every 3 months. Most recently, MixMaster A/B was updated on September 27, 2026 and jAmpler on September 27, 2026.

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