Chameleon AUv3 Sampler Plugin vs Chomplr
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Chameleon AUv3 Sampler Plugin
This app allows you to record audio samples from your device or other apps and map them to a MIDI keyboard to create your own instruments. It offers advanced editing, built-in effects, and an arpeggiator for versatile sound design.
- AUv3 compatible sampler instrument
- Record audio from internal mic or interface
- Sample directly from other iOS apps
- Map audio clips to MIDI notes
- Sophisticated pitch shifting algorithm
- Built-in reverb, delay, and chorus effects
- Arpeggiator with glide and hold options
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Chameleon is an AUv3 compatible sampler instrument plugin for your favourite DAW. The program can run as a standalone app in order to record audio samples from the internal microphone or professional audio interface. It also supports incoming Inter-App Audio connections for sampling directly from other iOS applications, however it is primarily intended to be used as an AUv3 Instrument plugin for applications such as Cubasis, AUM, Auria, Meteor, Gargeband etc. The plugin can additionally be loaded as an AUv3 effect in order to record audio passing through it from other AUv3 Instrument sources, which makes it a very versatile and useful tool. So what is a sampler? A sampler is a device that allows you to imitate other instruments with just a few short audio snippits. Although it comes with a library of presets it also allows you to create your own. You do this by recording multiple audio clips and mapping them to the notes on a MIDI keyboard and Chameleon does the rest using a sophisticated pitch shifting algorithm to fill in the blanks. Recorded samples can either be layered or mapped freely over a 7 octave range and saved as individual presets. Presets are then organised into custom categorised banks which can be exported and shared with others. Just think, you can sample all your favourite synth sounds and carry them around on your iPhone/iPad without the inconvenience of lugging heavy gear around with you. Sample anything from musical instruments to vocal snippits, drum machines or ambient noises. The possibilities are endless. Recording is incredible easy. Just create a New Patch and press record. Chameleon will wait for you to play a note before recording begins. Once recorded press the LEARN button and tap the note range on the virtual or MIDI keyboard to map the sample. Repeat this as many times as required, tweak the settings and save your patch. Additionally you can setup loop points with the ability to apply crossfade. If all that sounds too complicated, just press auto sample and let Chameleon do all the sampling for you. Chameleon also has a quite sophisticated arpeggiator which allows you to create complex mixtures of notes and chords with glide, hold and re-triggering options. On board reverb, digital delay and chorus effects are available to give your samples a more polished touch. We also include 4 touch pads for quickly dialing in on a sound or for easy effect automation. Configurable touch ADSR and modulation options are available too. Chameleon can also import audio samples using iOS Files integration or you can make use of Copy / Paste to quickly drop one of more samples into a patch. You can also freely edit samples using the built in tools such as normalise, fade in, fade out, crop, clear options etc. You can run Cameleon as a standalone app and map external MIDI keyboards (Bluetooth MIDI support also included) and perform audio sampling outside of your DAW. This is provided for convenience since you can't record input when hosted as an AUv3 Instrument plugin. Yes some DAW's have built in samplers which only have the ability to playback libraries provided with the software. Chameleon allows you to built your own libraries of sounds and share them with others. There's a budding rapper in you dying to get out and we have just the tool! Features: AUv3 Instrument and AUv3 Effect compatible Runs as a standalone app for sampling purposes. Supports incoming IAA connections to compatible apps.. ADSR touch envelopes and modulation. ARP - Sophisticated programmable arpegiator. Reverb, Chorus and Digital Delay Effects with BPM sync. Backup and Restore patches and banks. Create your own user banks. 4 Touch Pads for automation. 16 MIDI Drum Pads iOS Files App support for import and export. Bluetooth MIDI support Loop Points and optional Crossfade supported. Monophonic and Polyphonic modes. Auto Sample feature. Built in Vocoder.
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.
- 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
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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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Chameleon AUv3 Sampler Plugin at none against Chomplr's 20. Chameleon AUv3 Sampler Plugin also leads on rating (4.4 vs 4.0) and review sentiment (72% vs 56%). Chomplr's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks) and price ($4.99 vs $7.99). On ratings volume, ads 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
Chameleon AUv3 Sampler Plugin costs $7.99 and Chomplr $4.99 up front. Chomplr sells 20 one-off in-app purchases. Chameleon AUv3 Sampler Plugin asks for nothing beyond the download.
Chameleon AUv3 Sampler Plugin holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 45 and 102 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of Chameleon AUv3 Sampler Plugin's written reviews are positive against 56% of Chomplr's.
Chameleon AUv3 Sampler Plugin ships an update every 3 weeks, Chomplr every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Chameleon AUv3 Sampler Plugin | Chomplr |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $7.99 | $4.99 — better |
| Rating | 4.4 (45 ratings) — better | 4.0 (102 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 72.0% of reviews — better | 56.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 45 | 102 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 226 MB | 1.3 GB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 4Pockets.com | MSXII Sound Design |
Customer experience
Chameleon AUv3 Sampler Plugin
Chomplr
Bugs and requests
Chameleon AUv3 Sampler Plugin
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
Chameleon AUv3 Sampler Plugin
No in-app purchases
Chomplr
- 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
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