Comparison

EP vs Orbit Sampler

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

Head to head
About

EP

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EP-PatchStudio builds sample kits and multisamples for Teenage Engineering's EP-series hardware, then sends them to your device over USB. Now on iPhone and iPad. If you own an EP-133 K.O. II, EP-1320 or EP-40 Riddim, you know the squeeze: great sounds, a tiny screen and a slow road from a sample on your computer to a pad on your sampler. This app is the shortcut. Import audio, trim it, build a kit and load it onto the hardware. WHAT YOU CAN DO - Import WAV and AIFF from Files, iCloud Drive or straight from another app via the share sheet - Trim, fade and set the start and end of every sample by touch - Build full kits, lay out pads and tune each one (max 8 samples - EP device limitation) - Create multisamples for the EP-40 Riddim, mapped across the keyboard - Send finished kits to your device over USB MIDI - Export kits and backups to Files, AirDrop or your DAW WORKS WITH - EP-133 K.O. II - EP-1320 Medieval - EP-40 Riddim Multisamples are EP-40 Riddim only. No hardware to hand? You can still build and edit everything, then export it for later. Plug in over USB when you are ready to send. FREE AND PRO The Sample Editor is free. Building kits, trimming samples and exporting all work without paying anything. Pro unlocks sending kits straight to your device, as a one-off in-app purchase. Buy once, no subscription. Already bought EP-PatchStudio on Mac or Windows? Enter your licence key to unlock the same here. A NOTE FROM ME I am a solo developer and a sampler nerd. I built EP-PatchStudio because I wanted grown-up software for these little machines, and I keep improving it based on what the community asks for. If something is missing or broken, tell me. Not affiliated with or endorsed by Teenage Engineering AB.

About

Orbit Sampler

Features
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Orbit is a native iPad and iPhone live-performance sampler built for pads, grooves, and fast ideas. Play a 4Γ—4 pad grid with one-shot, gate, and loop modes. Build patterns on the step sequencer, trim samples on the waveform, shape sound with pitch, filter, and master FX, then record the mix or capture live takes straight to a pad. Designed like booth hardware β€” LCD status, foldable racks, and a full-screen LIVE pads mode for performance β€” without copying any brand’s look or layout. FREE TO PLAY β€’ Full sampler workflow to try and jam β€’ Optional one-time Unlock supports ongoing development (no subscription) PADS & PERFORMANCE β€’ 16 velocity-ready performance pads β€’ One-shot, gate, and toggle-loop playback β€’ Choke groups, mute/solo, quantised triggering β€’ Full-screen LIVE pads for focused playing SEQUENCER & TRANSPORT β€’ 16-step sequencer with banks, scenes, and swing β€’ BPM transport with quantise grids β€’ Note repeat and sequence record SAMPLE TOOLS β€’ Import WAV, AIFF, M4A, MP3 β€’ Waveform trim and pad editing β€’ Pitch, rate, filter, and sends β€’ Master EQ, delay, reverb, and dynamics β€’ Master-mix recording and live sample-in PROJECTS β€’ Autosave and named project library β€’ Built-in starter kit so you can play immediately MIDI β€’ External MIDI control β€’ Bluetooth MIDI controller support Orbit is an original product inspired by the general workflow of hardware performance samplers.

Screenshots

EP4 screens
Orbit Sampler4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: EP at 15.1 against Orbit Sampler's 18.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. EP sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Orbit Sampler sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EP ships an update fortnightly, Orbit Sampler every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
EP versus Orbit Sampler: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEPOrbit Sampler
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 2 weeks β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 β€” better18.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size37 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPhoton Consulting LimitedLee Bailey

In-app purchases

1 purchases

EP

One-time1
  • EP-PatchStudio Pro$24.99
1 purchases

Orbit Sampler

One-time1
  • Unlock Orbit$24.99

Questions

Is EP free?
EP is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Orbit Sampler free?
Orbit Sampler is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do EP or Orbit Sampler have ads?
Neither EP nor Orbit Sampler shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EP or Orbit Sampler?
EP ships an update fortnightly, and Orbit Sampler every 2 weeks. Most recently, EP was updated on October 4, 2026 and Orbit Sampler on October 2, 2026.

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