Comparison

AudioPocket for volca sample vs Hypertron

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

Head to head
About

AudioPocket for volca sample

Easily transfer audio samples from your iPhone to a KORG volca sample device. Record, trim, and normalize your own sounds, or import them via iTunes File Sharing or a factory preset library. Supports various common audio file formats.

Highlights
  • Record and edit samples
  • Import samples via iTunes File Sharing
  • Access KORG factory presets
  • Supports multiple audio formats
  • Connect iPhone to volca sample
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Send sample data directly from your iPhone to your volca sample! AudioPocket enables you to program your volca sample memory with audio samples from the following: • The app. Record on-the-spot with the app, where you can preview, trim and normalize your impromptu sample recording. • Your computer. Using iTunes File Sharing, just drag and drop into “AudioPocket documents” • Factory presets. Choose from a library sound-designed by KORG. Compatible audio files: “aif”, “aiff”, “wav”, “mp3”, “caf”, “aac”, “m4a” What is volca sample? The volca sample is a sample sequencer that lets you edit and sequence up to 100 sampled sounds in real-time for commanding live performances. It’s powerful on its own or as an addition to any existing volca setup. The volca sample lets you recapture the excitement of the first generation of samplers where any sound - vocals, spoken words, ambient sound, or glitches – can be used for your creations! See more at: http://www.korg.com/volca_sample/ Notes: ● To use AudioPocket with the volca sample, the operating system for the volca sample must be "System Version 1.20 or later. ● You will need a stereo mini jack cable to connect your iPhone to your volca sample. Follow us on: ● Facebook : http://www.facebook.com/korg.iapps ● Twitter : http://www.twitter.com/korg_iapps

About

Hypertron

Create music on the go with this powerful groovebox. It offers a simple interface for flexible music production, allowing you to trigger pads, tweak effects, arrange samples, and even generate new sounds with AI. Unlock advanced features for a complete production experience.

Highlights
  • AUv3 support
  • Live pad triggering
  • Sample editing and arrangement
  • AI sample generation
  • Built-in synthesizer
  • Multi-track export
  • Ableton Link sync
Features
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Hypertron is a groovebox for iPhone and iPad that combines simple design with powerful tools for flexible music production on the go. SEQUENCER - Create patterns and store them in sequences, takes and groups - Each pad can have an individual bar length of up to 64 bars - Last Step function for each pad, enabling polyrhythms ( with Performance Mode setting ) - Duplicate takes and groups with drag & drop - Switch between 16th and 32nd notes using Split-Step swipe gesture - Play and record melodies with the virtual keyboard and arpeggiator - Get creative with an innovative note repeat slider - Set custom group lengths, measured in bars or steps - Adjust global swing and set the swing amount for each pad - Customize pads, takes and groups with colors and rearrange them using drag & drop - Auto-toggle loops at bar end - Trigger pads in LIVE mode SAMPLER - Record samples using your microphone or USB interface - Generate samples with AI using multiple models to choose from (requires account registration) - Adjust start/end positions and add fade-in and fade-out to your samples - PRO: Slice samples with multi-slice sampling and autoslicing - PRO: Edit samples in the Sample Editor with multiple tools (duplicate, trim, remove, silence, reverse, normalize, pitch, timestretch, volume) - PRO: Import samples (WAV, MP3, MP4, M4A) - PRO: Export samples (WAV) EFFECTS - Add multiple effects to each pad: lowpass, highpass, reverb - PRO effects: bitcrusher, compressor, delay, distortion, phaser, tape, repeater, tremolo, pitch, timestretch, randomizer - PRO: Access additional effect settings - Automate effects with swipe gestures or fine-tune them in the editor - Select and adjust effects on pads using swipe gestures in EFFECTS mode MIXER - Adjust levels and effects in the mixer - PRO: Route outputs to busses and add effects to these busses - Select channel outputs in the Mixer with support for multichannel USB interfaces - Send MIDI OUT separately for each channel - Save your FX selection as default in the Mixer SYNTHESIZER - A simple, yet effective monophonic synthesizer: two oscillators and one LFO, controlling frequency and filter separately - Sync the synthesizer oscillators from 32 bars down to 1/32 notes - PRO: Adjust the synthesizer’s suboscillator, delay, glide parameter and bandpass filter CONNECTIVITY - Sync to other devices with Ableton Link - Connect external MIDI keyboards via USB or Bluetooth - AUv3 with resizable interface and multichannel support (via In-App Purchase) REALTIME EXPORT - Export your project (WAV, M4A) - PRO: Export every individual track of your project (WAV) - PRO: Export individual files as ZIP - PRO: Export masterbus as M4A AVAILABLE RESOURCES - All devices: 16 takes and 16 groups - Standalone on iPhone: 6 tracks - Standalone on iPhone X and newer: 12 tracks - Standalone on iPad: 16 tracks - AUv3: 12 tracks Requires iPhone 8 or higher.
Requires iPad 5th Gen or higher. HYPERTRON is free to use with unlimited playtime and the ability to record as many samples as you want. For more amazing features, go PRO and unlock the full potential of HYPERTRON across all devices with a one-time purchase inside the app.

Screenshots

AudioPocket for volca sample3 screens
Hypertron4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Hypertron at 4.4 against AudioPocket for volca sample's 2.3. Hypertron also leads on review sentiment (53% vs 22%) and update cadence (monthly vs every 27 months). AudioPocket for volca sample's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 14) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). On price, ratings volume, 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

Both are free to download. Hypertron sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. AudioPocket for volca sample asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Hypertron holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 59 and 159 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 22% of AudioPocket for volca sample's written reviews are positive against 53% of Hypertron's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AudioPocket for volca sample ships an update every 27 months, Hypertron monthly. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
AudioPocket for volca sample versus Hypertron: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAudioPocket for volca sampleHypertron
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (59 ratings)4.4 (159 ratings) — better
Positive reviews22.4% of reviews53.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings59159 — better
Update frequencyEvery 27 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB94 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKORG INC.Hypertron Audio

Customer experience

AudioPocket for volca sample

All ratings59 ratings
Positive23.7%
Neutral18.6%
Negative57.6%
Written reviews116 reviews
Positive22.4%
Neutral19.0%
Negative58.6%

Hypertron

All ratings159 ratings
Positive83.6%
Neutral3.1%
Negative13.2%
Written reviews45 reviews
Positive53.3%
Neutral11.1%
Negative35.6%

Bugs and requests

AudioPocket for volca sample

Reported bugs

46 issues
  • Crashes on startup (iOS 11)
  • App does not record or save audio
  • Cannot work with prerecorded audio
  • Error when uploading samples to Volca Sample 2
  • Audio Pocket does not record audio
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  • Audio Pocket won't let work saved audio samples
  • No USB support for Volca Sample 2
  • No support for new iPhones without headphone socket
  • Audio transfer function does not work on iPad Pro
  • No support for USB file transfer on Sample 2
  • App not updated for Sample 2 (200 spaces)
  • App not updated for Sample 2 (200 slots/presets)
  • Obsolete, no updates
  • Firmware update not current for Sample 2
  • Only provides first 100 slots for Sample 2
  • Error pops up when transferring samples
  • Won't sync to device
  • Essentially non-functional, cannot transfer files
  • Only factory presets transfer
  • App needs upgrade
  • Limited to 100 sample slots
  • Reverted Volca Sample 2 to Sample 1
  • Lost sample slots and factory samples won't download
  • Cannot load anything onto extra sample slots
  • Cannot record with this app
  • Useless for Volca Sample 2
  • Sampler without ability to sample
  • App not updated for new hardware
  • Sample library for Sample V2 not available
  • Support for banks over 99 (to 149) not available
  • Only capable of saving 00-99
  • No way to link iPhone to Volca Sample 2 other than stereo jack
  • Error message when trying to transfer samples
  • App is crap, error messages
  • App is slow
  • Only works on iPhone, useless on iPads
  • Cannot edit sample after saving
  • Error dcod when loading sounds
  • CRC error when loading or erasing samples
  • App says v1.22, Volca is v1.3
  • Err dCod message on sampler
  • Error d whilst trying to transfer samples
  • Samples do not transfer
  • App deletes sample slots
  • No transfers working
  • Doesn't seem to work with iPhone 4s

Requested features

21 requests
  • Update for Volca Sample 2 support (200 slots)
  • USB file transfer support
  • Support for newer iPhones without headphone jack
  • Improve user interface and user experience
  • Add editing features (trimming, cropping)
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  • Allow editing of imported samples
  • Transfer multiple samples at once
  • Support for cloud storage (Dropbox, OneDrive, iCloud)
  • Direct computer transfer to Volca Sample
  • Allow editing of in/out points of recorded samples
  • Direct recording into memory slot without computer/iOS
  • Audio Share or 'open in' support
  • Ability to type location number for samples
  • Zoom and marker resolution improvements
  • Zero crossing detection
  • Normalize selected part
  • Slice loops and assign to slots
  • Looping helper for drones/pads
  • Automatic saving to multiple devices (phone/iPad)
  • Edit samples after saving
  • Preview cropped section before saving

Hypertron

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

AudioPocket for volca sample

No in-app purchases

14 purchases

Hypertron

One-time14
  • Bassdrums$0.99
  • E-Piano$0.99
  • Eight Zero Eight$2.99
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  • LOFI$2.99
  • English$2.99
  • AUV3$2.99
  • Hollow Earth$4.99
  • E-Drums$4.99
  • Andres Kit$4.99
  • Ultimate Drums$4.99
  • Old School$4.99
  • PRO$4.99
  • Premium Pack 1$4.99
  • COMPLETE BUNDLE$9.99

Questions

Is AudioPocket for volca sample free?
AudioPocket for volca sample is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hypertron free?
Hypertron is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, AudioPocket for volca sample or Hypertron?
Hypertron is rated higher. AudioPocket for volca sample averages 2.3 out of 5 from 59 ratings, while Hypertron averages 4.4 from 159 ratings.
Do AudioPocket for volca sample or Hypertron have ads?
Neither AudioPocket for volca sample nor Hypertron shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AudioPocket for volca sample or Hypertron?
AudioPocket for volca sample ships an update every 27 months, and Hypertron monthly. Most recently, AudioPocket for volca sample was updated on September 23, 2026 and Hypertron on September 23, 2026.

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