SUS4 Loop Builder vs SimpleSampler
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
SUS4 Loop Builder
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Record a part, loop it, and stack the next one on top. Up to eight tracks, each with a level control, so the idea sounds like a song before you leave the room. Fully on-device: no cloud, no account. Start with a chord loop, add a bass line, then a melody. Undo the last layer if it was wrong. When it works, export the mixdown as an audio file. โข Up to 8 loop tracks, with level and mute per track โข Undo the last layer โข Export the mixdown as an audio file โข A library of saved loop sessions For guitarists and singers building song ideas, beatboxers, and anyone who uses a loop pedal on stage and wants one in their pocket. Pro, or SUS4 All-Access across the whole range, adds reverb, delay and 3-band EQ on each layer, stem export (every track as a separate file) and unlimited saved loops. Made in the UK by working musicians. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
SimpleSampler
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SimpleSampler turns any sound into an instrument. Record a piano note, a clap, your voice or a glass you tap with a spoon. The app detects the pitch and puts the sound on a keyboard, so you can play it across several octaves right away. RECORDING Press record and the app shows you what it hears before the take starts. The recording begins with your first sound, not with the button press, so there is no silence or click at the start. If you don't like the take, cancel it and nothing is saved. KEYBOARD AND DRUM PADS The keyboard shows two octaves at a time and scrolls. It is fully multitouch, so chords and glissandos work. Eight drum pads hold eight different samples for beats. Pitch and length are independent: higher notes last as long as lower ones. If you prefer the classic tape sound, where higher also means faster, switch it on with one tap. LOOP STATION Tap a loop slot, play something and tap again to close the loop. Every new layer stays in time with the first one. You can also record a loop straight from the microphone. Your loops are still there the next time you open the app. RECORD YOUR SONG One button records everything you play: keyboard, pads and loops. It records what the app outputs, not what the microphone picks up, so the result is clean. Share it via AirDrop, Messages or any other app. PORTRAIT AND LANDSCAPE On iPhone, hold it upright to record and edit samples and turn it sideways to play. On iPad you get pads and keyboard on one screen. No account, no subscription, no tracking. Your recordings stay on your device unless you share them.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SimpleSampler at none against SUS4 Loop Builder's 3. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS
Both are free to download. SUS4 Loop Builder sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. SimpleSampler asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | SUS4 Loop Builder | SimpleSampler |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | โ |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No โ better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac โ better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 โ better | 16.4 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 49 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ThePaulSmith | Max Nowack |
In-app purchases
SUS4 Loop Builder
- SUS4 Loop Builder Pro Monthly7 Days trial$0.991 Month
- SUS4 All-Access7 Days trial$4.991 Month
- SUS4 Loop Builder Lifetime$59.99
SimpleSampler
No in-app purchases
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