Comparison

KICK vs TAIL Sampler

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

Head to head
About

KICK

Create powerful analog-style kick drums with a simple interface. Quickly adjust pitch, decay, and tone for a wide range of sounds, from deep bass to punchy techno. Ideal for musicians seeking fast, effective sound design.

Highlights
  • Classic analog kick synthesis
  • Adjustable pitch envelope and decay
  • Tone control for click/attack
  • Velocity sensitive
  • Standalone and AUv3 plugin support
  • Metronome function
Features
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KICK is an analog-style kick drum synth that does one thing well: making kicks that thump. No endless menus, just four knobs. WHAT YOU GET • Classic analog kick synthesis with pitch envelope and exponential decay • TUNE it anywhere from sub-bass rumble to punchy techno. Kick drum basslines, why not. • DECAY controls how long it rings (quick hits to booms) • PITCH envelope gives you that signature frequency sweep • TONE adds click/attack. • Velocity sensitive for dynamic performances • Includes standalone demo app and an AUv3 plugin in GarageBand • Run Mode allows host app to function as a metronome. WHY ANOTHER KICK DRUM? Because sometimes the perfect kick is the one you can tweak in 10 seconds without diving through seventeen submenus. KICK is retro-inspired, simple to use, and sounds great. You can never have too many kick drums.

About

TAIL Sampler

Features
Currently charting
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TAIL Sampler turns your phone into a fast, hands-on sampler and beatmaking instrument. Record a sound, chop it, map it across pads and play it back instantly — no complicated setup, no lag. Built on a low-latency audio engine, TAIL Sampler is made for spontaneous ideas: capture a sample the moment inspiration hits and start playing straight away. WHY TAIL SAMPLER • Ultra-low latency — play in real time with a tight, responsive feel. • Record anything — sample your voice, an instrument, or any sound around you. • Play your way — trigger samples from the on-screen pads or an external MIDI controller. • Made for mobile — a clean, focused interface designed for one-handed, on-the-go creation. • Runs in the background — keep your sound playing while you switch apps. FOR EVERY KIND OF MAKER Whether you're sketching a beat on the train, capturing a field recording, or performing live, TAIL Sampler keeps the workflow simple so you can stay in the creative flow. • Beatmakers — build grooves from your own one-shots and loops. • Producers — capture raw ideas anywhere and refine them later. • Sound designers — record and reshape real-world audio. • Performers — trigger samples live with MIDI. GET STARTED IN SECONDS 1. Record or import a sound. 2. Assign it to a pad. 3. Play, layer and jam. TAIL Sampler is designed to get out of your way. Fewer menus, more music. Download TAIL Sampler and start turning sounds into songs today.

Screenshots

KICK3 screens
TAIL Sampler4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: TAIL Sampler at every 5 days against KICK's fortnightly. TAIL Sampler also leads on chart position (#140 vs unranked). KICK's advantage is price ($1.99 vs $3.99). On ads, in-app purchases, device support 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

KICK costs $1.99 and TAIL Sampler $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

KICK ships an update fortnightly, TAIL Sampler every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
KICK versus TAIL Sampler: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKICKTAIL Sampler
Price$1.99 — better$3.99
Rating3.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
Best chart rank—#140 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.616.3 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB5 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperCarl Albert GronerSolid Grid Systems GmbH

In-app purchases

None

KICK

No in-app purchases

None

TAIL Sampler

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is KICK free?
KICK costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is TAIL Sampler free?
TAIL Sampler costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do KICK or TAIL Sampler have ads?
Neither KICK nor TAIL Sampler shows ads.
Which is updated more often, KICK or TAIL Sampler?
KICK ships an update fortnightly, and TAIL Sampler every 5 days. Most recently, KICK was updated on October 18, 2026 and TAIL Sampler on October 19, 2026.

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