Comparison

Cruz GR vs StreetSampler

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

Head to head
About

Cruz GR

Features
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Cruz GR turns your iPhone and iPad into a powerful MIDI controller. Create custom pad layouts in seconds. Build rich chords in any key and adapt every grid to your workflow. Three modes: Notes: Play melodies, basslines, leads, and trigger samples. Chords: Generate musical voicings from simple triads to rich 11ths, voiced Compact, Open or Wide, across any scale and key. Control: Map pads to MIDI CC. Pair instantly with Cruz GR Connect, the Mac companion app. Stable, persistent connectivity over Wi-Fi or USB with support for multiple devices. Cruz GR Connect is included with your purchase and available on the Mac App Store. Designed for music production on Mac. Works with Logic Pro, Ableton Live, FL Studio, and other major DAWs on Mac. Cruz GR is a MIDI controller and does not generate sound on its own. For live performance and studio recording, a USB connection is recommended.

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StreetSampler

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THE WORLD IS YOUR SAMPLE LIBRARY StreetSampler is a sampler that turns everyday sounds into music. Record a train, a door, a voice, or the sound of the street wherever you find it. Trim and shape the sound, play it on 16 pads, and build a sequence while the inspiration is still fresh. CAPTURE FAST • Start recording instantly from the REC widget • Import audio from video • Automatically add clear, location-based titles • Create offline SHAPE YOUR SOUND • Trim intuitively with a clear waveform • Adjust pitch, speed, volume, pan, and looping • Play sounds on 16 responsive pads • Copy and rearrange pads without interrupting your flow BUILD THE BEAT • Create patterns with the built-in step sequencer • Set the BPM and save your work as a project • Automatically share recordings and projects with StreetSampler on Mac, with easy DAW import PLAY THE FX PAD • Drag a finger across the FX Pad to add effects to the whole song while it plays • Five effect banks: Aggressive, Spatial, Glitch, Shimmer and Chaos • Record your performance with REC and keep it as a new sound YOUR FILES, YOUR WAY • Recordings are saved as WAV files in the Files app, ready to open in other apps • Share projects and recordings from Projects with Messages, Mail, AirDrop and more FROM STREET TO STUDIO Pair with StreetSampler on Mac to automatically sync recordings and projects over your local Wi‑Fi network. Some sync features require Pro. STREETSAMPLER PRO UPGRADE • Unlimited saved projects • Unlimited automatic sync with Mac • StreetSampler for Mac: export, drag to DAW and more with the same purchase • One-time purchase with no subscription The Free version includes recording, editing, 16 pads, sequencing, the FX Pad, sharing, three saved projects, and 15 Wi‑Fi transfers. One purchase unlocks Pro on iPhone, iPad and Mac signed in with the same Apple Account.

Screenshots

Cruz GR4 screens
StreetSampler4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: StreetSampler at Free against Cruz GR's $4.90. StreetSampler also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.4). Cruz GR's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

StreetSampler is free to download; Cruz GR costs $4.90 up front. StreetSampler sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Cruz GR asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cruz GR ships an update every 2 weeks, StreetSampler every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 2 level
Cruz GR versus StreetSampler: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCruz GRStreetSampler
Price$4.90Free — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS26.417.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCRUZ ConseilTomocreate, Inc.

In-app purchases

None

Cruz GR

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

StreetSampler

One-time1
  • StreetSampler Pro$4.99

Questions

Is Cruz GR free?
Cruz GR costs $4.90, with no in-app purchases.
Is StreetSampler free?
StreetSampler is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Cruz GR or StreetSampler have ads?
Neither Cruz GR nor StreetSampler shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cruz GR or StreetSampler?
Cruz GR ships an update every 2 weeks, and StreetSampler every 6 weeks. Most recently, Cruz GR was updated on October 22, 2026 and StreetSampler on October 19, 2026.

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