PocketChop vs Skipback AUv3
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
PocketChop
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PocketChop allows you to catch sounds and turn them into loops. Load a song (or record a sound), slice it into chops, and play them instantly on a 16-pad grid. Record patterns with a built-in sequencer, shape every pad with attack, release, filter and level, and add delay, reverb and pitch ā all in a fast, focused interface designed for the way you actually make beats. Features: ⢠Waveform chopping ā drag to slice, pinch to zoom, up to 16 chops per sample ⢠24 velocity-fast pads with per-pad ADSR, low-pass filter, level, delay, reverb and pitch ⢠Record your full mix to M4A, or capture raw audio with the built-in field recorder ⢠Sessions ā save your chops, patterns and settings and pick up where you left off ⢠MIDI & Bluetooth connectivity: use your physical MIDI device to play ⢠Scenes: save multiple sequences and chops from the same sample, choose the best ⢠Export individual chops as audio files ⢠Dark and light themes ⢠Built natively for iPhone and iPad No account. No subscription. Audio stays on device.
Skipback AUv3
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Skipback AUv3 implements a tool sometimes referred to as retrospective recording, or retroactive recording or capture MIDI, used by musicians, producers, and sound designers on more expensive electronic instruments. It continuously keeps your most recent audio and MIDI performance in memory, so you can recover a great idea - even if you forgot to press Record. Add the Skipback Audio Unit extension to a track in a compatible AUv3 host, or use it to record the microphone in the standalone app, then play as usual. Audio passes through unchanged while Skipback maintains a rolling history of everything routed through it. When inspiration strikes, simply export what you just played. FEATURES ⢠Retrospective audio and MIDI capture ⢠Transparent audio pass-through ⢠Selectable audio history: 10 seconds, 30 seconds, or 1 minute ⢠Selectable MIDI history: 100, 1,000, or 5,000 notes ⢠Export audio as 24-bit WAV ⢠Export MIDI as a Standard MIDI File ⢠Tap to save using the system share interface ⢠Drag exported files directly into supported hosts (Koala Sampler, Helium in AUM, Cubasis, etc.) ⢠Input level meter for monitoring audio ⢠MIDI activity indicator ⢠Compact interface designed to stay out of your way Skipback stores its rolling history in memory and only creates a file when you choose to export. Whether you are improvising, designing sounds, rehearsing a part, or experimenting with a new instrument, Skipback helps preserve the moments you did not know you wanted to record. Never lose a great take because you forgot to press Record. Requires a compatible Audio Unit v3 host. Host capabilities and drag-and-drop support may vary.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Skipback AUv3 at 17.0 against PocketChop's 26.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | PocketChop | Skipback AUv3 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | ā |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Mac ā better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 17.0 ā better |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Fabio Antonucci | Signals Intelligence Sound LLC |
In-app purchases
PocketChop
No in-app purchases
Skipback AUv3
No in-app purchases









