Comparison

Sessions Nano vs SLAP

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

Head to head
About

Sessions Nano

A compact audio mixer and AUv3 host designed for mobile music creators. It allows users to connect gear, mix live audio, add effects, play virtual instruments, and record performances in a focused, uncluttered environment.

Highlights
  • 8-channel audio mixer
  • Host AUv3 plug-ins
  • Internal MIDI buses
  • External MIDI control
  • Backing track support
  • Automatic always-on recorder
  • Direct to disk recording
Features
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Sessions Nano is a compact audio mixer and AUv3 host for mobile producers and performers. It may be small, but it’s no lightweight. Sessions Nano lets you connect audio and MIDI gear, mix live audio, add effects, play virtual instruments, host MIDI sequencers and generators, play backing tracks, record your performances and more. By stripping away complexity and getting back to basics, Sessions Nano provides a less distracting environment that helps maintain a clear focus on being creative. Neatly organised in a visual, uncluttered design, everything you need to make music is just a tap away. Key features include: * 8-channel audio mixer * Host AUv3 plug-ins - up to 8 virtual instruments, 20 audio FX and 4 MIDI generators * 2 MIDI Buses for routing MIDI data from generators to virtual instruments * 2 Audio Buses for shared effects and submixes * Route audio to plug-in side chains * Play MIDI layers and splits from external keyboards * External MIDI control of volume, pan, plug-in bypass, start/stop and tempo * Backing tracks with support for up to 4 stems * Automatic always-on recorder continuously captures the last 5 minutes of your performance * Unlimited duration manual ‘direct to disk’ recording * Ableton Link and External MIDI clock sync * Built-in metronome * Low latency multi-threaded audio engine with plug-in delay compensation and sample accurate MIDI timing * Sessions Nano projects can be opened in Sessions Pro (requires Sessions Pro 10.0 or later) Sessions Nano includes a 3-day trial and a one-time in-app purchase that unlocks everything. Promotional materials depict Sessions Nano hosting Audio Units from third party manufacturers. These Audio Units are not included with Sessions Nano and no endorsement from or affiliation with these manufacturers is implied. All trademarks from these manufacturers are property of their respective holders.

About

SLAP

Capture everyday sounds and transform them into music. Record, trim, and arrange your own audio samples on responsive pads to create unique beats and songs. Unlock advanced features and unlimited kits through in-app purchases or by watching rewarded ads.

Highlights
  • Record and import audio samples
  • Non-destructive sample trimming
  • Adjust sample volume, pitch, and speed
  • Create and arrange patterns into songs
  • Nine responsive playable pads
  • Export and import custom kits
  • Apply audio effects with Pro version
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Your world is full of sounds. SLAP turns them into beats. Record a clap, tap a desk, snap a pencil, or capture something wonderfully weird. Drop each sound onto a colorful pad, trim it until it hits just right, and start playing. SLAP stands for Sample, Loop, Arrange, Play—a focused beat-making flow that stays fun instead of feeling like homework. MAKE IT YOURS • Record sounds with your iPhone microphone • Import audio you already have • Trim samples non-destructively with detailed waveform controls • Adjust volume, pitch, and speed • Choose whether repeated hits restart or overlap • Name and customize every pad BUILD A BEAT • Play nine responsive pads • Capture taps into simple one-bar patterns • Switch between four patterns • Arrange patterns into an eight-bar song • Record a live performance or export your arranged song • Export and import kits to share them START FAST, THEN GET WEIRD Factory kits give you a quick starting point, but SLAP is built around sounds that are yours. Create three custom kits free, then watch optional rewarded ads to unlock up to three additional kit slots. GO FURTHER WITH SLAP PRO Unlock SLAP Pro with one purchase—no subscription. • Create unlimited custom kits • Save and reuse favorites with Your Sounds • Chop one recording of up to 30 seconds into an entire kit • Shape pads with Echo, Space, Crush, Wobble, Tone, and Reverse effects No account required. Your samples, kits, songs, and recordings stay on your iPhone unless you choose to export or share them.

Screenshots

Sessions Nano4 screens
SLAP4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Sessions Nano at none against SLAP's shown. SLAP's advantage is ratings volume (8 vs 1) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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. Sessions Nano sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and SLAP 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Sessions Nano against 5.0 for SLAP. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SLAP has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sessions Nano ships an update every 5 days, SLAP weekly. Both last shipped on October 2, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Sessions Nano versus SLAP: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSessions NanoSLAP
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings18 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterWeekly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOpen Planet SoftwarePATRICK H WALKER

Customer experience

Sessions Nano

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

SLAP

All ratings8 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Sessions Nano

One-time2
  • 3-Day TrialFree
  • Full Unlock$9.99
1 purchases

SLAP

One-time1
  • SLAP Pro$1.99

Questions

Is Sessions Nano free?
Sessions Nano is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SLAP free?
SLAP is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Sessions Nano or SLAP?
Sessions Nano and SLAP are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 8 ratings respectively.
Do Sessions Nano or SLAP have ads?
SLAP shows ads; Sessions Nano does not.
Which is updated more often, Sessions Nano or SLAP?
Sessions Nano ships an update every 5 days, and SLAP weekly. Most recently, Sessions Nano was updated on October 2, 2026 and SLAP on October 2, 2026.

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