PocketChop vs TXT sampler
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.
TXT sampler
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TXT sampler is a sampler app for iPhone and iPad that lets you play recorded sounds and imported samples on pads, allowing you to create beats using sequences and effects. Features include microphone recording, file import, waveform trimming, ADSR, pitch adjustment, effects, and swing settings. By upgrading to the one-time purchase Premium Plan, you will unlock 64 pads across 4 banks, multiple projects, up to 8-bar sequences, long sample support, pad color customization, and WAV file export.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PocketChop at none against TXT sampler's 1. TXT sampler's advantage is iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. TXT sampler sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. PocketChop asks for nothing beyond the download.
PocketChop ships an update every 10 days, TXT sampler every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PocketChop | TXT sampler |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | Every 9 days ā better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No ā better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 17.6 ā better |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Fabio Antonucci | Kei Kashino |
In-app purchases
PocketChop
No in-app purchases
TXT sampler
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