# SLAP vs PLICATA

The clearest difference is price: SLAP at Free against PLICATA's $7.99. SLAP also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and review sentiment (100% vs 67%). PLICATA's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On ratings volume, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

SLAP is free to download; PLICATA costs $7.99 up front. SLAP sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. PLICATA asks for nothing beyond the download.

SLAP holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of SLAP's written reviews are positive against 67% of PLICATA's.

SLAP ships an update weekly, PLICATA every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SLAP | PLICATA |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $7.99 |
| Rating | **[5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slap-sample-loop-and-play/id6807975539/reviews)** | [4.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plicata/id6810792998/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **8** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#108** |
| Size | 27 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PATRICK H WALKER](https://appshunter.io/developer/6807975541) | [Alessandro Guardascione](https://appshunter.io/developer/6810215306) |

## What reviewers say

### SLAP

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slap-sample-loop-and-play/id6807975539)

Capture everyday sounds and transform them into music. Record, trim, and arrange your own audio samples on responsive pads to create unique beats and songs. Unlock advanced features and unlimited kits through in-app purchases or by watching rewarded ads.

**Highlights:** Record and import audio samples, Non-destructive sample trimming, Adjust sample volume, pitch, and speed, Create and arrange patterns into songs, Nine responsive playable pads, Export and import custom kits, Apply audio effects with Pro version

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SLAP Pro | $1.99 | one-time |


### PLICATA

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plicata/id6810792998)

**Currently charting:** #108 Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

This is a compact monophonic synthesizer for hands-on sound design and performance. It features a morphing oscillator, wavefolding, a resonant filter, and a flexible VCA contour, with an independent SUB oscillator for added depth. A 28-socket patch system allows for extensive audio, CV, and event routing.

**Highlights:** Morphing oscillator with wavefolding, Independent SUB oscillator, 28-socket patch system, Microtonal XY keyboard, 32-step arpeggiator, Performance macros, AUv3 support

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SLAP free?

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

### Is PLICATA free?

PLICATA costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SLAP or PLICATA?

SLAP is rated higher. SLAP averages 5.0 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while PLICATA averages 4.5 from 4 ratings.

### Do SLAP or PLICATA have ads?

SLAP shows ads; PLICATA does not.

### Which is updated more often, SLAP or PLICATA?

SLAP ships an update weekly, and PLICATA every 2 days. Most recently, SLAP was updated on October 19, 2026 and PLICATA on October 30, 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.*