# GranSample vs Somnideck

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Somnideck at 100% against GranSample's 40%. Somnideck also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). GranSample's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.6). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GranSample sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Somnideck sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Somnideck holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 16 and 11 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of GranSample's written reviews are positive against 100% of Somnideck's.

GranSample ships an update every 5 days, Somnideck every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GranSample | Somnideck |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gransample-granular-sampler/id6760527944/reviews) | **[5.0 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/somnideck/id6774791722/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **16** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 19 MB | 110 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Chih Han Lin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1800248325) | [Oscar Dog, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/6774791724) |

## What reviewers say

### GranSample

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gransample-granular-sampler/id6760527944)

This app offers a 16-pad sampler with a powerful granular engine for sculpting unique audio textures and sequencing patterns. It functions as a standalone application and an AUv3 plugin for popular DAWs. Unlock advanced features with a one-time purchase.

**Highlights:** 16-pad granular sampler, AUv3 plugin support, Step sequencer, Modulation matrix, Sample chopping, Kit sharing, Per-pad effects

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GranSample Pro | $3.99 | one-time |


### Somnideck

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/somnideck/id6774791722)

Record, loop, and shape sounds for sleep, creativity, or professional audio. Features include waveform trimming, pitch shifting, EQ, reverb, and a library of original synthetic and field recordings.

**Highlights:** Record and loop audio, Trim loops with waveform editing, Adjust pitch, speed, and playback direction, Apply EQ, reverb, and saturation effects, On-device noise reduction, Library of synthetic and field recordings, Create custom ringtones

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Studio – Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Studio – Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Studio – Lifetime | $69.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GranSample free?

GranSample is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Somnideck free?

Somnideck is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, GranSample or Somnideck?

Somnideck is rated higher. GranSample averages 4.6 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Somnideck averages 5.0 from 11 ratings.

### Do GranSample or Somnideck have ads?

Neither GranSample nor Somnideck shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, GranSample or Somnideck?

GranSample ships an update every 5 days, and Somnideck every 4 days. Most recently, GranSample was updated on October 31, 2026 and Somnideck on November 5, 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.*