Comparison

ReSlice vs Chomplr

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

Head to head
About

ReSlice

Easily slice audio samples into musical fragments that can be triggered by MIDI or touch. Create new loops with a polyrhythm arpeggiator and explore unique sonic textures through intelligent randomization. Import or record audio for instant manipulation.

Highlights
  • Automatic audio slicing
  • MIDI and touch triggering
  • Polyrythm arpeggiator
  • Live recording and import
  • Intelligent randomization
  • Seven concurrent effects
  • AUv3, Inter App Audio, Audiobus support
Features
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Audio Slice Machine Slice your audio samples with ReSlice and create flexible musical atoms which can be triggered by MIDI notes or the touch of your fingers. The polyrhythm Arpeggiator redefines the art of creating new loops from the extracted slices. Record live or import audio from clipboard or AudioShare to break it up into its rhythmic components. Apply the intelligent slice parameter and Arpeggio randomizer for instant creation of the unheard. “Always creative - always cutting edge. The team at VirSyn has a steady stream of cool apps that they release. They are always pushing iOS music creation possibilities to new and interesting territory! It's a really fun to be able to quickly slice up sound and shift the slices around like this. I love the randomization features as well. With the touch of the dice one can create really surprising and interesting sonic experiences. Jordan Rudess Wizdom Music/Dream Theater” Features: Audio Slicer • Automatic break up of sample/drum loop into up to 32 slices • Edit slice positions. • Edit level, pan, pitch and envelope for each slice • Play slices on screen or via MIDI • Three choke groups available to cut sample play • Import audio from clipboard or AudioShare • Record audio for instant slicing and reusing in realtime Effect section • Seven studio standard effects concurrently usable: • Oversampled distortion with four different algorithms for antialiased sound. • Lowpass / Highpass / Bandpass parametric equalizer • 8 pole analog Phaser • Flanger • Four line chorus • Stereo/Ping-Pong delay with glitch free delay time change. • Hi end reverberation unit.   Four part Polyrhythm Arpeggiator • Uses programmable sequences with up to 32 steps.  • Trigger slices using 4 arpeggio parts with different settings • Unique randomizer generates Arpeggios with 100% usability. • Factory arpeggios included, unlimited user arpeggios possible. Global • AUv3 AudioUnit • Inter App Audio • Audiobus 3 support with state saving. • Play slices live with the onscreen keyboard. • Can use CoreMIDI compatible MIDI Keyboard. • Audio recorder with share function. • Share user presets. • Support for virtual MIDI input connections. • Multichannel MIDI Learn for external MIDI controllers. • MIDI Tempo sync. Start/Stop Arpeggio. • Ableton Link compatible.

About

Chomplr

This app allows for creative sample manipulation on iOS, enabling users to chop, edit, and add effects to audio samples. It functions as a standalone module or an AUv3 plugin for use in various music production apps. Import your own sounds or explore a royalty-free library.

Highlights
  • Unique sample chopper for iOS
  • Standalone and AUv3 plugin
  • Over 150 royalty-free stock samples
  • Built-in sample store
  • Stock FX suite
  • Chromatic sample mode
  • Detailed sample editing parameters
Features
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The Chomplr name is taken from sample "Chopping Rompler", inspired by the timeless workflow of creating music using samples to make new works. As of version 1.2.0, you can now import your own samples into Chomplr. Chomplr brings a new iOS approach to creative sample manipulation. As a standalone module or AUv3 plugin, Chomplr offers quick access to it's robust sample library and an online store is built in. Samples for use within Chomplr are royalty free. Sample data can be edited and one or more effects added and adjusted in quick and simple fashion. While a wealth of parameters are provided, the true user experience and inspiration comes from slicing, tweaking and editing while playing by ear.  Chomplr installs as an iOS AUv3 plugin instrument, compatible for use within host apps such as Garageband, Beatmaker 3, Cubasis, Audiobus, AUM, iMPC, and more. Key Features: • Unique sample chopper for iOS music making • Includes both standalone and AUv3 (plugin) capability • Compatible with Garageband, Beatmaker 3, AUM, Audiobus, Cubasis, Nano Studiok, iMPC, and many more hosts • Stock library of over 150 original, award winning samples by MSXII Sound Design. All royalty free within Chomplr. • Built-in store with hundreds of samples to preview & purchase • Stock FX such as Lofi, Echo, Flanger, LP & HP filters, Drive, Reverb & Dirt • Chromatic sample mode allowing a sample chop to be played across keys • Sample editing parameters, per chop, such as Start, End, Attack, Release, Tune, Vol, Pan, Loop, and Reverse • A comprehensive user manual available at: msxaudio.com/pages/iosapps • Robust roadmap that includes many features to come! Series of Chomplr videos to get you going: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTD5F5uQpHAvUctTuQyROmMlkKZo9guGj Info on all MSXII Sound Design Apps: https://www.msxaudio.com/pages/iosapps Join the user forum for tips/tricks/support: https://www.msxaudio.com/community/chat Visit us: https://msxaudio.com Peace, love, & blessings to all. Thank you for checking out Chomplr.

Screenshots

ReSlice4 screens
Chomplr4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ReSlice at none against Chomplr's 20. ReSlice also leads on rating (4.3 vs 4.0) and review sentiment (72% vs 56%). Chomplr's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 5 weeks) and price ($4.99 vs $7.99). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

ReSlice costs $7.99 and Chomplr $4.99 up front. Chomplr sells 20 one-off in-app purchases. ReSlice asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ReSlice holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 27 and 102 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of ReSlice's written reviews are positive against 56% of Chomplr's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ReSlice ships an update every 5 weeks, Chomplr every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
ReSlice versus Chomplr: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReSliceChomplr
Price$7.99$4.99 — better
Rating4.3 (27 ratings) — better4.0 (102 ratings)
Positive reviews71.9% of reviews — better56.3% of reviews
Number of ratings27102 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB1.3 GB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHarry GohsMSXII Sound Design

Customer experience

ReSlice

All ratings27 ratings
Positive74.1%
Neutral14.8%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews64 reviews
Positive71.9%
Neutral14.1%
Negative14.1%

Chomplr

All ratings102 ratings
Positive68.6%
Neutral14.7%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews80 reviews
Positive56.3%
Neutral21.3%
Negative22.5%

Bugs and requests

ReSlice

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Chomplr

Reported bugs

19 issues
  • Store update not working
  • UI chopped off on iPad Mini
  • Purchased sound packs not accessible after reinstall
  • Purchased sound packs disappear
  • Glitchy in GarageBand, loses trigger points
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  • Dropped triggers randomly
  • Purchased samples not loading
  • Play button doesn't work in shop
  • Crashes when opening store
  • Packs won't download, appear and disappear
  • Selecting ranges (start/end points) jumps
  • Purchased samples don't load after changing iPads
  • App crashes after 30-40 mins standalone
  • UI out of place in Key Settings on iPhone
  • Option to delete imported sample is greyed out
  • Restore purchases not working
  • App crashes when launching sample purchase feature
  • State saving issues (samples changed after reload)
  • Connectivity issues with Audiobus

Requested features

21 requests
  • Ability to cut samples within the app
  • Add new sample packs
  • Velocity sensitivity for MIDI controllers
  • Save and share projects
  • Save favorite selections in browser
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  • Rename samples in browser
  • Search bar in browser
  • Ability to save project state/chop edits
  • Zoom in on waveform
  • Record button
  • MIDI Learn for controllers
  • User sample import (major request)
  • Snap to zero crossing for chop points
  • Pinch to zoom waveform
  • More keys on keyboard view
  • More effects/resampling
  • Organize samples by BPM and key
  • Cloud-based file size reduction
  • Connect Bluetooth MIDI controllers
  • Basic transient detect function
  • Pads option instead of keyboard

In-app purchases

None

ReSlice

No in-app purchases

20 purchases

Chomplr

One-time20
  • Power Play Sessions$0.99
  • Strummed Soul Vol.1$0.99
  • Loops from 1984 Vol.1$0.99
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  • Circa 1996$0.99
  • Lofi Jazz Guitar v2$0.99
  • Synthesized Soul 2$0.99
  • Psychedelic Soul Vol. 2$0.99
  • Trap Melodics v1$0.99
  • Bungalow Drums 2$0.99
  • Muted Horns Loop Pack 2$0.99
  • Lofi Jazz Guitar Vol.1$0.99
  • Muted Horns Loop Pack 1$0.99
  • Trap Melodics v3$0.99
  • 70's Soul Aesthetcis$1.99
  • Cassettes & Pedals Vol.1$1.99
  • Ivory Soul Vol.1$1.99
  • Black Luxury Collection 1$1.99
  • Lo-Fly Drums Vol. 1$1.99
  • Pro Feature-Sample Import$2.99
  • Cassettes & Pedals Vol.2$2.99

Questions

Is ReSlice free?
ReSlice costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Chomplr free?
Chomplr costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ReSlice or Chomplr?
ReSlice is rated higher. ReSlice averages 4.3 out of 5 from 27 ratings, while Chomplr averages 4.0 from 102 ratings.
Do ReSlice or Chomplr have ads?
Neither ReSlice nor Chomplr shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ReSlice or Chomplr?
ReSlice ships an update every 5 weeks, and Chomplr every 3 days. Most recently, ReSlice was updated on October 10, 2026 and Chomplr on October 6, 2026.

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