Comparison

BLEASS SampleWiz 2 vs AASamplePlayer

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

Head to head
About

BLEASS SampleWiz 2

This app is a powerful sample and synthesis instrument that allows you to capture and transform any sound into a playable synth voice. It offers modern features like granular engines and MPE, alongside an intuitive workflow for both beginners and experienced musicians.

Highlights
  • Sample & Synthesis instrument
  • Granular and cloud sample engines
  • MPE support for expressive performance
  • iOS/desktop interoperability
  • Intuitive sampling and sound design tools
  • Capture and import sounds easily
Features
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Born of the imagination of world-renowned keyboardist Jordan Rudess and the software engineering excellence of French audio developer BLEASS, SampleWiz 2 is a unique and powerful S&S (sample & synthesis) instrument. BLEASS SampleWiz 2 combines modern features such as granular and cloud sample engines, MPE, and iOS/desktop interoperability, with the satisfying, rapid workflow of classic hardware samplers. Capture any sound, import your own samples, and transform them into playable instruments in just a few gestures. Granular and cloud-based sound engines, slicing, modulation assignment, filtering, envelope shaping, drive, and integrated effects provide powerful yet immediate tools for sculpting sounds ranging from subtle textures to entirely new sonic landscapes. Full MPE support (Slide and Pressure) enables deeply expressive performances, giving every gesture a direct impact on sound and allowing nuanced control over dynamics, timbre, and movement. Designed for touch from the ground up, SampleWiz 2 combines powerful sampling and synthesis capabilities with an intuitive workflow that keeps experimentation fast, interactive, and musical. Whether you're capturing inspiration, crafting original instruments, or performing expressive parts, SampleWiz 2 turns sound creation into a tactile and inspiring experience. Also available for desktop. For more information, visit https://www.bleass.com/samplewiz2/

About

AASamplePlayer

Transform any sound file into a playable instrument with this efficient sample player. Load sample packs, preview sounds within your DAW, and manipulate them with intuitive controls. Supports batch loading, looping, reversing, and cloud drives.

Highlights
  • Batch load audio & video samples
  • Preview samples in the mix
  • Adjust start point, attack, release, pitch
  • Loop and reverse audio
  • Mono/poly voice modes
  • Standalone and AUv3 support
  • Cloud drive integration
Features
Currently charting
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AASamplePlayer turns any sound file into a playable instrument suuuuuper efficiently, just load it up with your DAW (like GarageBand), batch load your favorite sample packs and have fun :) -- Michael from GAS Therapy (GAS Therapy is a video series I made on YouTube channel playpm, focusing on sharing cheaper and better musical gears solutions, now it also becomes a plugin brand, I will continue to share my knowledge under multiple formats, stay tuned~) The 2.0.0 update will change your workflow forever -- now you can batch load samples then navigate them right inside the plugin, meaning you can preview your sample IN THE MIX! 4 knobs: * Start point * Attack * Release * Pitch 7 buttons: * Batch Load file - support audio & video * Previous file * Next file * Loop * Reverse * Mono/poly * Copy file name - one day you'll thank me for this :) 2 hidden controls: * Start point (left side of the tiny screen) * End point (yes, you guessed it) Other: * Standalone supported (w/ keyboard shortcut) * AUv3 supported * DAW builtin preset management supported when in AUv3 * Automation supported * Doesn't duplicate your sample file on expensive storage * Cloud drive supported * No virtual keyboard (just use it with other DAW like GarageBand) AASamplePlayer is also available for desktop DAWs, comes with Mac AU & VST3 and Windows VST3, you can search AASamplePlayer to find it.

Screenshots

BLEASS SampleWiz 24 screens
AASamplePlayer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: AASamplePlayer at $2.99 against BLEASS SampleWiz 2's $19.99. AASamplePlayer also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months) and review sentiment (92% vs 70%). BLEASS SampleWiz 2's advantage is ratings volume (121 vs 17). On rating, ads, in-app purchases 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

BLEASS SampleWiz 2 costs $19.99 and AASamplePlayer $2.99 up front. BLEASS SampleWiz 2 sells 14 one-off in-app purchases and AASamplePlayer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for BLEASS SampleWiz 2 against 4.7 for AASamplePlayer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BLEASS SampleWiz 2 has 121 ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 70% of BLEASS SampleWiz 2's written reviews are positive against 92% of AASamplePlayer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BLEASS SampleWiz 2 ships an update every 4 months, AASamplePlayer weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
BLEASS SampleWiz 2 versus AASamplePlayer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBLEASS SampleWiz 2AASamplePlayer
Price$19.99$2.99 — better
Rating4.7 (121 ratings) — better4.7 (17 ratings)
Positive reviews70.2% of reviews91.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings121 — better17
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank—#187 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size512 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBLEASS衍 孟

Customer experience

BLEASS SampleWiz 2

All ratings121 ratings
Positive93.4%
Neutral2.5%
Negative4.1%
Written reviews47 reviews
Positive70.2%
Neutral8.5%
Negative21.3%

AASamplePlayer

All ratings17 ratings
Positive94.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.9%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive91.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative8.3%

Bugs and requests

BLEASS SampleWiz 2

Reported bugs

30 issues
  • Standalone app won't open
  • App crashes in standalone mode
  • Cannot buy or download presets
  • App crashes when trying to buy presets
  • App does not start on iPad Air m3 iOS 26.5
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  • App won't open on M5 iPad Pro 13’
  • In-app purchases not appearing
  • App slows down heavily and crashes with many presets
  • User samples disappearing
  • Ableton Link not working over Wi-Fi
  • In-app purchase packs not downloading or loading
  • Restore purchase option hangs or crashes app
  • Sample end knob not a modulation destination
  • AUv3 plugin glitches
  • Randomize button breaks Bleass output in Loopy Pro
  • Modern mode missing
  • App issues when a large number of user presets are stored
  • LFO rate not slow enough
  • Timestretch feature missing
  • Loop point setting not accurate
  • Pinch and zoom not available
  • Full-screen ad appears when changing volume
  • User samples disappear and reappear inconsistently
  • Recording in Cubasis not working
  • Chipmunk effect with higher/lower notes without Modern mode
  • No slice triggers
  • Undo mode missing
  • Manual missing
  • No favorites section
  • New IAPs causing app bloat

Requested features

18 requests
  • Dual and split program functionality
  • More random options per module
  • Ability to see imported sample file names
  • Audition sounds in sampler before loading
  • Undo mode
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  • Manual
  • Favorites section
  • Slice triggers
  • Timestretch feature
  • Pinch and zoom for sample editing
  • Adjust LFO rate to be slower
  • Modern mode from SampleWiz 1
  • Local storage for user presets
  • Folder support for presets
  • Ability to modulate sample end knob
  • Improve loop point accuracy
  • Make save buttons taller to prevent overwriting
  • Preview on iOS file picker

AASamplePlayer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

14 purchases

BLEASS SampleWiz 2

One-time14
  • MPE Endeavors Preset PackFree
  • Blue Lines And Grains$3.99
  • Sample The World$3.99
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  • Imer6ia Preset Pack$3.99
  • MPE Preset Pack #1$3.99
  • Jordan Rudess Preset Pack$3.99
  • House Preset Pack$3.99
  • Mika Preset Pack$3.99
  • Dan Müller Preset Pack$3.99
  • Very Sick Beats$3.99
  • Retro Sonic Lofi$3.99
  • Heritage Synths Soundscapes$4.99
  • TheSoundTestRoom Preset Pack$5.99
  • Sound Of Izrael Preset Pack$6.99
1 purchases

AASamplePlayer

One-time1
  • Buy Michael a coffee$2.99

Questions

Is BLEASS SampleWiz 2 free?
BLEASS SampleWiz 2 costs $19.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is AASamplePlayer free?
AASamplePlayer costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, BLEASS SampleWiz 2 or AASamplePlayer?
BLEASS SampleWiz 2 is rated higher. BLEASS SampleWiz 2 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 121 ratings, while AASamplePlayer averages 4.7 from 17 ratings.
Do BLEASS SampleWiz 2 or AASamplePlayer have ads?
Neither BLEASS SampleWiz 2 nor AASamplePlayer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BLEASS SampleWiz 2 or AASamplePlayer?
BLEASS SampleWiz 2 ships an update every 4 months, and AASamplePlayer weekly. Most recently, BLEASS SampleWiz 2 was updated on October 22, 2026 and AASamplePlayer on October 12, 2026.

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