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Best Samplette Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.6 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated August 2026

WhoSampled is the household name in samplette, but it's far from the only option. We track 250+ alternatives and competitors on iOS — many free, many higher-rated than you'd expect.

Compare top Samplette Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1WhoSampledWhoSampledFree was $3.994.9★ (8.5K)NoNoAug 2026
2Tracklib - Beatmaker & SamplesTracklib - Beatmaker & SamplesFree4.3★ (322)NoYesAug 2026
3DiscogsDiscogsFree4.8★ (67K)NoNoAug 2026
4SoundCloud: The Music You LoveSoundCloud: The Music You LoveFree4.8★ (1.9M)YesYesAug 2026
5Shazam: Find Music & ConcertsShazam: Find Music & ConcertsFree4.9★ (8.8M)NoNoAug 2026
6Spotify: Music and PodcastsSpotify: Music and PodcastsFree4.8★ (41M)YesNoAug 2026
7synff: Music Discoverysynff: Music DiscoveryFree3.0★ (1)NoNoAug 2026
8Ample MusicAmple MusicFree—YesNoMay 2026

Top Picks for Samplette

WhoSampled#1

WhoSampled by WhoSampled

Exploring the DNA of Music
Editor's Choice
🎵 Music
4.9😐(8.5K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Explore the connections within music by discovering samples, covers, and remixes. Scan music playing around you or your library to uncover the DNA of your favorite tracks and artists. Access a vast database of musical knowledge and delve deeper into the music you love.

What We Love

  • 💎 Incredible resource for music lovers
  • 🔍 Helps discover new music through samples
  • 📚 Extensive database of samples and covers
  • 🎶 Useful for DJs and producers

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Misleading pricing with hidden subscription fees
  • 🤖 Outdated and clunky user interface
  • 🔍 Incomplete database, missing some music
Tracklib - Beatmaker & Samples#2

Tracklib - Beatmaker & Samples by Tracklib

Make beats like a pro
Strong Contender
🎵 Music
4.3😞(322 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Create music on the go with a vast collection of royalty-free samples and clearable songs. Discover, loop, edit, and curate your sound to build fully realized tracks. All content is licensed for commercial use.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Neat idea
  • 👍 Potential to be a game changer

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes
  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches
  • 🔍 Confusing and frustrating UI
Discogs#3

Discogs by Zink Media LLC

Catalog, Collect & Shop Music
Worth Considering
🎵 Music
4.8😐(67K ratings)
Free
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Catalog your physical music collection, discover new releases, and shop for vinyl, CDs, and more. Track your wantlist, compare prices from global sellers, and get personalized listening suggestions based on your collection.

What We Love

  • 📚 Comprehensive music database
  • 🔍 Useful barcode scanning feature
  • 🗂️ Effective cataloging of music collection
  • 💰 Helpful for finding rare/limited releases

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 🔍 Unreliable search functionality
  • 🗂️ Clunky navigation and collection management

More Samplette apps to explore

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SoundCloud: The Music You Love
SoundCloud: The Music You Love
SoundCloud: The Music You Love
Discover 500+ million songs
Free

Discover and stream over 300 million songs from emerging and established artists worldwide. Create personalized mixes, connect with your music community, and support independent creators. Listen for free with ads or subscribe for ad-free listening and offline playback.

Discover new musicCurated mixes and playlistsExclusive tracks
🎵 Music
(1.9M)
free with in-app purchases
5
Shazam: Find Music & Concerts
Shazam: Find Music & Concerts
Shazam: Find Music & Concerts
Identify Songs, Live Shows
Free

Instantly identify music playing around you or in other apps. Discover nearby concerts, lyrics, and videos. Access your music history and get personalized recommendations.

Instant music identificationConcert discoveryOffline song recognition
🎵 Music
(8.8M)
free
6
Spotify: Music and Podcasts
Spotify: Music and Podcasts
Spotify: Music and Podcasts
Songs, Playlists & Audiobooks
Free

Stream millions of free songs and podcasts, create personalized playlists, and discover new music. Upgrade for ad-free listening, offline downloads, and audiobooks.

Stream millions of songs and podcastsCreate and share playlistsPersonalized music recommendations
🎵 Music
(41M)
freemium
7
synff: Music Discovery
synff: Music Discovery
synff: Music Discovery
Weekly albums worth your time
Free

This app helps you rediscover your music taste by providing weekly curated album selections tailored to your preferences. It allows you to capture songs you hear, organize your physical music collection, and track your listening habits to refine future recommendations.

Weekly curated album dropsSong capture and identificationPhysical album collection management
🎵 Music
(1)
free
8
Ample Music
Ample Music
Ample Music
by AmplePoints LLC
Free
🎵 Music
(0)
9
Music Matcher – Find Songs
Music Matcher – Find Songs
Music Matcher – Find Songs
Identify Music Instantly
Free
🎵 Music
(0)
10
Kalei – Music Playlists
Kalei – Music Playlists
Kalei – Music Playlists
Personalized playlists & music
Free

Effortlessly create personalized music playlists, discover new releases from favorite artists, and organize your entire music library with custom tags and filters. This app helps you curate your unique music experience and stay updated on the latest hits.

Effortless playlist creationCustom tags and filtersUpcoming release notifications
🎵 Music
(0)
free with in-app purchases
11
Deep Cut Atlas: Album Digger
Deep Cut Atlas: Album Digger
Deep Cut Atlas: Album Digger
Dig deeper into your library
Free
🎵 Music
(0)
12
SampleKing: Music Discovery
SampleKing: Music Discovery
SampleKing: Music Discovery
Find samples behind the music
Free

Identify music playing around you and discover the original samples and source records. Explore connections across genres and eras, diving deep into the foundation of your favorite tracks through an intuitive interface.

Instant song recognitionSample lineage and source discoveryRich music detail in expandable song 'pills'
🎵 Music
(8)
free
13
Beat — Music Discovery
Beat — Music Discovery
Beat — Music Discovery
What's emerging
Free
🎵 Music
(0)
14
songScout
songScout
songScout
Unlock your music library
Free

Explore your personal music library with advanced discovery tools. This app helps you find new listening paths based on your existing collection, offering guided journeys and detailed album context without uploading your files.

Search local library by artist, album, genre, instrumentBuild dynamic playlists from listening intentExplore guided music journeys
🎵 Music
(1)
free with in-app purchases
15
Play List Mixer
Play List Mixer
Play List Mixer
by Tomoki Yamada
Free
🎵 Music
(0)
16
SongTiles
SongTiles
SongTiles
Your Albums. No distractions.
Free

Organize your music collection visually, create custom lists, and share your taste with friends. This app focuses on the album experience, allowing you to write reviews, track your listening history, and discover new music through social connections.

Visual album libraryCustomizable shelves and rankingsAlbum reviews and ratings
🌐 Social Networking
(0)
freemium
17
Kapsule
Kapsule
Kapsule
by Kapsule Group Ltd
Free
🎵 Music
(0)
18
MusicBash - Discover new music
MusicBash - Discover new music
MusicBash - Discover new music
Vote in song battles
Free

Decide the winners of musical duels between popular artists. Discover new music daily across various genres by streaming songs and voting for your favorites. Save tracks to your preferred music streaming service and create your own music battles for the community.

Stream song duelsVote for favorite songsSave songs to playlists
🎵 Music
(579)
ad-supported
19
Rush Music
Rush Music
Rush Music
Find your music instantly.
$4.99
🎵 Music
(0)
20
The Shelf Project
The Shelf Project
The Shelf Project
Organize Your Up Next Albums
Free
🎵 Music
(0)

FAQ about Samplette

What are the best samplette apps for iPhone?
WhoSampled tops our samplette apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 4.9-star average from 8.5K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 19 of the top samplette apps we rank are free to download, including WhoSampled and Tracklib - Beatmaker & Samples.
WhoSampled has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 250+ samplette apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
WhoSampled is a music DNA discovery app that reveals how songs are connected. It allows you to discover samples, cover songs, and remixes of your favorite tracks. You can scan music playing around you or connect your Spotify or Apple Music library to explore these musical relationships.
You can find samples, covers, and remixes by scanning music that is currently playing around you. Alternatively, you can connect the app to your Spotify or Apple Music library to analyze your existing music collection and uncover its musical DNA.