Comparison

Talkbox Synth by ElectroSpit vs Salome

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

Head to head
About

Talkbox Synth by ElectroSpit

This music synthesizer app is designed for playing a talkbox sound, either with a mobile talkbox accessory or a traditional one. It features a 30-key chromatic keyboard, intuitive controls for vibrato, pitch bends, and modulation, and a 'Jam Stack' for improvising in various scales.

Highlights
  • 30-key chromatic keyboard
  • Vibrato, modulation, and pitch bend controls
  • Jam Stack for improvisation
  • 9 popular scales
  • Works with mobile or traditional talkboxes
  • Octave and key transpose
Features
Currently charting
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Talkbox Synth by ElectroSpit is designed from the ground up for playing talkbox on the ElectroSpit ESX-1 mobile talkbox or any traditional talkbox, and comes with the perfect talkbox sound. The user interface is optimized for playing pro-quality melodies with a keyboard layout that lets you fly. 30 keys on your phone screen give you more room to express yourself. Easily add vibrato, modulation and pitch bends by dragging your fingers side to side or with the on screen pitchbend and modulation wheels to increase the funk and soul in your talkbox sound. No musical training? No problem! Just slide your finger on the Jam Stack and get funky. The intuitive Jam stack allows you to improvise in one of 9 popular scales in any key. Technical Features: -Classic Sawtooth Talkbox Sound -30 key chromatic keyboard -Octave Transpose -Key Transpose -Pitchbend Wheel -Modulation Wheel -Portamento -Glide Time -9 Popular Scales like Blues and Pentatonic -Fine Tuning -works with ESX-1 Mobile Talkbox or any traditional talkbox ### Device Compatibility Requires iOS 15.0 or later. **iPhone:** - iPhone 6s and later - iPhone SE (1st generation and later) **iPad:** - iPad Air 2 (2014) - iPad 5th generation (2017) - iPad mini 4 (2015) - iPad Pro (all models)

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

Talkbox Synth by ElectroSpit3 screens
Salome3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Salome at 83% against Talkbox Synth by ElectroSpit's 42%. Salome also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 12 months) and iOS requirement (13 vs 15.0). Talkbox Synth by ElectroSpit's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $7.99) and chart position (#186 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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

Talkbox Synth by ElectroSpit costs $0.99 and Salome $7.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Talkbox Synth by ElectroSpit ships an update every 12 months, Salome every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Talkbox Synth by ElectroSpit versus Salome: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTalkbox Synth by ElectroSpitSalome
Price$0.99 — better$7.99
Rating—4.7 (30 ratings) — better
Positive reviews41.7% of reviews83.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—30 — better
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#186 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS15.013 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperElectroSpit Inc.Bram Bos

Customer experience

Talkbox Synth by ElectroSpit

Written reviews12 reviews
Positive41.7%
Neutral8.3%
Negative50.0%

Salome

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

In-app purchases

None

Talkbox Synth by ElectroSpit

No in-app purchases

None

Salome

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Talkbox Synth by ElectroSpit free?
Talkbox Synth by ElectroSpit costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Salome free?
Salome costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Talkbox Synth by ElectroSpit or Salome have ads?
Neither Talkbox Synth by ElectroSpit nor Salome shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Talkbox Synth by ElectroSpit or Salome?
Talkbox Synth by ElectroSpit ships an update every 12 months, and Salome every 9 days. Most recently, Talkbox Synth by ElectroSpit was updated on November 6, 2026 and Salome on November 7, 2026.

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