jAmpler vs Kanteletar
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
Read full descriptionHide full description
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.
Kanteletar
Read full descriptionHide full description
Kantele in your pocket. With the Kantele app you can play the traditional Finnish string instrument. The app also includes pre-played songs that help you learn to play simple songs. The Kantele app is easy to use, fun and ready to play right away.
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Kanteletar at none against jAmpler's 1. Kanteletar also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 months). On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. jAmpler sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Kanteletar asks for nothing beyond the download.
jAmpler ships an update every 3 months, Kanteletar every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | jAmpler | Kanteletar |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (6 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1.4 GB | 44 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jan Maes | Juha Hinkula |
In-app purchases
jAmpler
- jAmpler Activation$7.99
Kanteletar
No in-app purchases
