Comparison

AudioLayer vs Salome

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

Head to head
About

AudioLayer

This app is a powerful mobile multi-sampler for music production, offering advanced features for creating and manipulating complex instruments. It integrates seamlessly with iOS production environments and supports iCloud for easy collaboration and storage.

Highlights
  • Streaming Sample Engine (SSE)
  • Hierarchical Layer and Zone editing
  • Seamless Instrument Switching (SIS)
  • Integrated audio sample recorder
  • Auto Sampler for hardware synths
  • AUv3 AudioUnit integration
  • iCloud storage and collaboration
Features
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AudioLayer satisfies the most sought after gap for contemporary music production on iOS devices. AudioLayer is a full featured open standard audio multi-sampler pushing the boundaries beyond what has been available even in the desktop music production worlds. And all this integrated in all relevant iOS production environments especially the emerging AUv3 AudioUnit standard. - SSE - Streaming Sample Engine - The ultra efficient Streaming Sample Engine SSE is capable of playing hundreds of voices of big multi-sampled instruments even in strictly resource limited applications like using multiple instances of AudioLayer in AudioUnit host environments. Innovative features like Sub Sample Looping for perfect loops even in the audible range extend the range of applications even further. - Multiple storage options - The consequent usage of the open file structure of the Files app makes organising even large sample libraries a breeze. Sample recordings and Instrument designs made with AudioLayer are seamlessly available across all your devices and desktop using either iCloud storage or external SSD. The iCloud option opens up new forms of collaborations with musicians all around the world to share your creations and work together. - Multi Scope Editing - To support the creation of complex multi-sampled instruments AudioLayer allows you to use a hierarchical structure of Layers and Zones each with it’s own sound manipulation parameters. A unique element of AudioLayer is the possibility to decide for each Zone at which Scope level your editing apply: For the all Zones in the Instrument, for the Layer only or individually for this Zone only. This opens a whole new world of creative options for sound mangling. For sound manipulation you can use a full set of Filters, Envelopes and LFOs to shape the pitch, timbre and level of the sound of each Zone. SIS - Seamless Instrument Switching The unique architecture of the Streaming Sample Engine allows for instant loading of even complex instruments and makes this switching from one Instrument to the next without cutting off the sound! And this includes of course also different effect settings - Easy Design Workflow - The built in audio sample recorder let you create Instruments on the fly in seconds. The Music Effect AudioUnit / Audiobus effect plugin of AudioLayer let you record multi-samples semi automatically directly inside your preferred host and instantly create an Instrument with the help of several Auto mapping options available. This includes file name based mapping of key ranges and velocities and automatic pitch detection. For the creatives we’ve also integrated a special “Single Cycle Waveform” detector making the use of this special files a breeze. - Auto Sampler feature for easy creation of Sample Instruments from hardware synthesiser. - Versilian Studio Sample Library ( VCSL/VSCO ) with excellent strings and orchestra samples for free download - Exchange libraries with XinematiX App Integration • Stand-alone App • Sample import for EXS24 and SFZ Format • AUv3 AudioUnit Instrument and Music Effect • Inter App Audio • Audiobus 3 Input/Effect with state saving support. • Audio recorder with share function. • Ableton Link compatible.

About

Salome

This app lets you record or import sounds, transform them into seamless loops, and play them polyphonically using MPE or MIDI controllers. It offers a fast workflow with onscreen keypads and MPE/MIDI input/output for creative sound manipulation.

Highlights
  • Record or import sounds
  • Create seamless loops
  • Polyphonic MPE/MIDI playback
  • Onscreen MPE keypads
  • Latch mode for fader control
  • AUv3 plugin for iOS and macOS
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Salome is a tool for recording (or importing) sounds, turning them into seamless loops, and then polyphonically play them using MPE or MIDI. CONTROL: The onscreen keypads can be latched, turning them into 2-dimensional faders for controlling various modulations. Additionally, software and hardware MPE controllers can be used (or normal MIDI, in a pinch). WORKFLOW: The entire process from sampling to playing was designed to be a fast and fluid as possible. Speed > features. UNIVERSAL: AUv3 plugins for iOS (iPhone, iPad) and MacOS (ARM, Intel) are included*. - Full Audio Unit compatibility (note that not all hosts support all AU features) - Built-in MPE keypads for multidimensional onscreen control - MPE/MIDI input and output from the Audio Unit, so you can record your performance or even control other MPE synths - 12 mode filter, based on the Oberheim Xpander design - Latch-mode lets you play the instrument using faders - Basic standalone mode included (for connectivity use the AU plugin) - Record or import sounds (WAV, AIF, MP3) and instantly play them as a polyphonic instrument - Effortless seamless loops using the non-destructive X-Fade feature Find the user manual on ruismaker.com * not all MacOS DAWs fully support Audio Unit plugins. This is not a VST plugin.

Screenshots

AudioLayer4 screens
Salome3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Salome at none against AudioLayer's 1. Salome also leads on review sentiment (83% vs 56%) and rating (4.7 vs 4.3). AudioLayer's advantage is ratings volume (182 vs 30). On update cadence, 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

AudioLayer costs $12.99 and Salome $7.99 up front. AudioLayer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Salome asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Salome holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AudioLayer has 182 ratings behind it against 30, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of AudioLayer's written reviews are positive against 83% of Salome's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AudioLayer ships an update fortnightly, Salome every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
AudioLayer versus Salome: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAudioLayerSalome
Price$12.99$7.99 — better
Rating4.3 (182 ratings)4.7 (30 ratings) — better
Positive reviews56.3% of reviews83.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings182 — better30
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS13.013
Further details — not scored
Size242 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHarry GohsBram Bos

Customer experience

AudioLayer

All ratings179 ratings
Positive81.6%
Neutral5.6%
Negative12.8%
Written reviews126 reviews
Positive56.3%
Neutral15.9%
Negative27.8%

Salome

All ratings30 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral3.3%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral11.1%
Negative5.6%

Bugs and requests

AudioLayer

Reported bugs

17 issues
  • App crashes on startup (splash screen)
  • Reverb and chorus effects cause sound to disappear
  • Pitch resets to -24 after stopping Logic Pro playback
  • Layer voice polyphony controls not working properly
  • SFZ batch import distributes samples incorrectly across layers
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  • EXS24 import fails for complex instruments (pianos, drum kits)
  • MIDI source names display as 'Unknown Name'
  • Plugin window resizing required to access all controls
  • Sample end marker positioning doesn't work in all view sizes
  • Soundfont import module shows as missing despite purchase
  • App becomes unresponsive when loading complex instruments
  • Control Change 11 (Expression) not received
  • Autosampler function button missing after update
  • Settings not saved properly as AUv3 plugin
  • Instrument loading defaults to first instrument in host
  • Click/pop noises in sustain loops
  • Inter-Audio (IAA) compatibility broken

Requested features

17 requests
  • Time-stretching/pitch-shifting capability
  • Program Change MIDI support
  • Undo/Redo functionality
  • GigaSampler .gig library support
  • Soundfont SF2 import (now paid feature)
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  • MIDI learn for real-time parameter control
  • Expression (CC11) and other CC support
  • Multi-output support for individual zone routing
  • Batch import and file management improvements
  • Instrument selection screen persistence in MIDI mode
  • Bit reduction effect for vintage sampler emulation
  • Better local file management and folder organization
  • Modulation wheel pitch control
  • Transposition features
  • Disk streaming for larger libraries
  • Macro/customizable GUI support
  • Purge unused samples function

Salome

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

AudioLayer

One-time1
  • SoundFont Import$3.99
None

Salome

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AudioLayer free?
AudioLayer costs $12.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Salome free?
Salome costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, AudioLayer or Salome?
Salome is rated higher. AudioLayer averages 4.3 out of 5 from 182 ratings, while Salome averages 4.7 from 30 ratings.
Do AudioLayer or Salome have ads?
Neither AudioLayer nor Salome shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AudioLayer or Salome?
AudioLayer ships an update fortnightly, and Salome every 9 days. Most recently, AudioLayer was updated on November 6, 2026 and Salome on November 7, 2026.

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