Blocs Wave
6.6#5 in beat making software$5.99 one-timeFree planiOS
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Koala Sampler
8.4#4 in audio editing software$2.99 one-timeFree planAndroidiOSLinuxmacOS
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| Fact | Blocs Wave | Koala Sampler |
|---|---|---|
| Integrations | The App Store listing says Blocs Wave supports Audiobus, AudioCopy/AudioShare, hardware input, and Ableton Link. | iOS AUv3 operation works in hosts including AUM, GarageBand and Logic Pro, and Ableton Link enables Wi-Fi jamming. |
| Privacy | Apple's listing reports that identifiers and diagnostics may be collected but are not linked to the user, based on developer-provided privacy information that Apple says it has not verified. | The maker says iOS and Android apps do not require an account and do not send projects or audio to the maker; microphone, file, and photo permissions stay on the device. |
| Purpose | Blocs Wave is a music-making app for discovering sounds, creating loops, and recording musical ideas. | Koala records sounds with a device microphone or imports sounds for making beats, adding effects, and creating tracks. |
Blocs Wave plans
- Blocs WaveFree
- Audio Import$5.99, paid once
- Pro Features Collection$9.99, paid once
Koala Sampler plans
- Desktop—
- Koala Sampler (Mac, Windows, Linux, Raspberry Pi)Free
- Desktop Koala SamplerFree
- Desktop plugin trialFree
- Koala Sampler desktop plugin trialFree
- Sample packs$2.99, paid once
Pick Blocs Wave if…
Blocs Wave suits iOS users who want to sketch music from loops and recorded sounds. Its export options and listed integrations may fit into a workflow involving Ableton Live or other supported tools.
Pick Koala Sampler if…
It suits people who want to make beats or tracks from recorded or imported sounds. The iOS version may suit users who want Ableton Live Set export.