4i Conductor vs SimpleSampler
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
4i Conductor
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Have you ever wanted to write a song but didn't know where to start? Or maybe you are a creator looking for the perfect, royalty-free soundtrack for your content? Welcome to Music Maker, the ultimate AI-powered music studio right in your pocket. Unlike other basic music generators that give you zero control, Music Maker puts you in the producerβs chair. You donβt just type a prompt and hope for the best. You craft the vibe, choose the instruments, organize the arrangement, and write the lyrics. From chill, dusty study beats to high-energy trap bangers, your next hit is only a few taps away. KEY FEATURES β’ COMPLETE SONG STRUCTURE CONTROL Arrange your song exactly the way you hear it. Easily build out and drag-and-drop sections including Intros, Verses, Pre-Choruses, Choruses, Bridges, and Outros. β’ PICK YOUR INSTRUMENTS Customize your sound design by toggling a massive library of instruments. Choose from Piano, Muted Trumpet, Guitar, 808 Bass, Synth, Violin, Choir, Brass Sections, Bagpipes, and more! β’ VIBE-SETTING MOOD TAGS Give your tracks a distinct emotional edge. Select from pre-made styles or build your own with unique mood tags like Ethereal, Hypnotic, Aggressive, Melancholic, Gritty, or Retro. β’ CUSTOM LYRICS & SECTION HINTS Write your own lyrics or paste them directly into specific song sections. Direct the AI's performance by adding performance hints to your sectionsβlike "Ramp up", "Sustained beat", "Melodic motif", or "Sparse". β’ INSTRUMENTALS OR VOCALS Generate a gorgeous instrumental background track or toggle vocals on to let the AI sing your lyrics with stunning realism. β’ YOUR PERSONAL MUSIC LIBRARY Save your creations in a beautiful, organized library complete with automatically generated, high-quality cover art. Play, review, and show off your tracks anytime. HOW IT WORKS Set the Vibe: Choose a quick style (like Lo-fi study or Trap banger) or type in your own custom prompt. Select Instruments & Moods: Pick the instruments you want to dominate the track and choose your structural moods. Draft the Arrangement: Add your lyrics to individual sections (Verse, Chorus, etc.) and give the AI hints on how to perform them. Generate: Press "Generate" and watch your vision turn into a fully produced masterwork in seconds. FLEXIBLE, NO-SUBSCRIPTION CREDITS No monthly lock-ins. Generate exactly what you need, when you need it: β’ 5 free songs when you download the app β’ 2 free songs every month β’ 35 songs for just $4.99 β’ Credits never expire. Use them at your own pace! Whether you're a content creator, an aspiring lyricist, or just someone who loves playing with sound, Music Maker is your new favorite creative outlet.
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 4i Conductor's 3. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. 4i Conductor sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. SimpleSampler asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | 4i Conductor | SimpleSampler |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | β |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No β better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 β better | 16.4 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 49 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Niels Brinch | Max Nowack |
In-app purchases
4i Conductor
- 35 songs$4.99
- 120 songs$14.99
- 260 songs$29.99
SimpleSampler
No in-app purchases
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