# SampleHook vs CRATE

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CRATE at none against SampleHook's 2. CRATE also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 3 weeks). SampleHook's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SampleHook sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. CRATE asks for nothing beyond the download.

SampleHook ships an update every 3 weeks, CRATE daily. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | SampleHook | CRATE |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crate-ai-sampler/id6818032563/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Daily** |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Size | 3 MB | 112 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jester Agustin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1894936544) | [书晗 张](https://appshunter.io/developer/1506489090) |

## What reviewers say

### SampleHook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/samplehook-ai-vocals/id6770707654)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SampleHook Pro Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| SampleHook Pro Annual | $99.99 | per year |


### CRATE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crate-ai-sampler/id6818032563)

Describe a musical vibe, and this app generates a beat with drums, samples, and bass in seconds. You can then easily modify it using simple text commands or intuitive pad gestures, and even sample from your microphone or imported songs.

**Highlights:** Generate beats from text descriptions, Modify beats with plain language commands, Intuitive pad-based editing, Live recording and step sequencing, Punch-in effects, Sample from microphone or imported audio, Auto-chop and re-sequence samples, Song arrangement and export

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SampleHook free?

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

### Is CRATE free?

CRATE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do SampleHook or CRATE have ads?

Neither SampleHook nor CRATE shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SampleHook or CRATE?

SampleHook ships an update every 3 weeks, and CRATE daily. Most recently, SampleHook was updated on October 31, 2026 and CRATE on October 31, 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.*