Groovebox
6.6#6 in beat making software$1.99 one-timeFree planiOS
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Koala Sampler
8.1#1 in beat making software$2.99 one-timeFree planAndroidiOSLinuxmacOS
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| Fact | Groovebox | Koala Sampler |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | High Wycombe, United Kingdom | Sidcup, Kent, United Kingdom |
| Integrations | The App Store listing says Groovebox supports Ableton Link, Audiobus, Inter-App Audio and export to Ableton Live. | iOS AUv3 operation works in hosts including AUM, GarageBand and Logic Pro, and Ableton Link enables Wi-Fi jamming. |
| Privacy | Apple lists device ID and diagnostic data as data that may be collected but is not linked to the user, and says the developer's privacy information has not been verified by Apple. | 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. |
Groovebox plans
- GrooveboxFree
- Groovebox in-app purchases$1.99, 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 Groovebox if…
Groovebox suits musicians, beatmakers, producers, and composers who want to build and arrange music on an iPhone or iPad. Its Launchkey integration and audio-app connections may also suit users who work with those 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.