# Choppa vs Locus

The clearest difference is rating: Locus at 5.0 against Choppa's 4.3. Locus also leads on price ($3.99 vs $4.99). Choppa's advantage is chart position (#44 vs unranked) and ratings volume (6 vs 1). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Choppa costs $4.99 and Locus $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Locus holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Choppa has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Choppa | Locus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **$3.99** |
| Rating | [4.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/choppa-live-sampler/id6759894845/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/locus/id6785296998/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#44** | — |
| Size | 9 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Elijah Lucian](https://appshunter.io/developer/1881481954) | [Joe Topjian](https://appshunter.io/developer/1860697112) |

## What reviewers say

### Choppa

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/choppa-live-sampler/id6759894845)

**Currently charting:** #44 Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

Record audio, chop it into playable pads, and manipulate it like an instrument. This app offers advanced features like vinyl scratching, chord progressions, and wireless DAW integration for musicians and producers.

**Highlights:** Record and chop audio to pads, Vinyl scratching and pitch bending, Chord progressions and layered harmonies, Auto-chop by transient or pitch, Wireless DAW integration (Ableton Link), AUv3 plugin support, Multiple input sources

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Locus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/locus/id6785296998)

This app generates evolving melodic MIDI sequences for electronic music production. It offers thirteen generative archetypes and extensive editing capabilities, allowing users to create unique musical ideas and arrange them into full compositions. It functions as a standalone application or an AUv3 MIDI effect within compatible hosts.

**Highlights:** Generative MIDI sequencing, 13 unique generative archetypes, Seed-derived, reproducible patterns, Evolve, Feel, and Edit controls, Per-note slides with 303-style legato, 25 scales and snap-to-scale pitch, Standalone and AUv3 MIDI effect

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Choppa free?

Choppa costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Locus free?

Locus costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Choppa or Locus?

Locus is rated higher. Choppa averages 4.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Locus averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Choppa or Locus have ads?

Neither Choppa nor Locus shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Choppa or Locus?

Choppa ships an update every 2 weeks, and Locus every 2 weeks. Most recently, Choppa was updated on October 3, 2026 and Locus on October 2, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*