# BLEASS SampleWiz 2 vs Elastic Melody

The clearest difference is price: Elastic Melody at $12.99 against BLEASS SampleWiz 2's $19.99. Elastic Melody also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months). BLEASS SampleWiz 2's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (121 vs 12). On review sentiment, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

BLEASS SampleWiz 2 costs $19.99 and Elastic Melody $12.99 up front. BLEASS SampleWiz 2 sells 14 one-off in-app purchases and Elastic Melody sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

BLEASS SampleWiz 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BLEASS SampleWiz 2 has 121 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 70% of BLEASS SampleWiz 2's written reviews are positive against 73% of Elastic Melody's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

BLEASS SampleWiz 2 ships an update every 4 months, Elastic Melody fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BLEASS SampleWiz 2 | Elastic Melody |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $19.99 | **$12.99** |
| Rating | **[4.7 (121 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bleass-samplewiz-2/id1501504776/reviews)** | [4.4 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elastic-melody/id6444045350/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **121** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | 70.2% of reviews | **73.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 512 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BLEASS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1220444177) | [Oliver Greschke (DE)](https://appshunter.io/developer/505848000) |

## What reviewers say

### BLEASS SampleWiz 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bleass-samplewiz-2/id1501504776)

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:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MPE Endeavors Preset Pack | Free | one-time |
| Blue Lines And Grains | $3.99 | one-time |
| Sample The World | $3.99 | one-time |
| Imer6ia Preset Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| MPE Preset Pack #1 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Jordan Rudess Preset Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| House Preset Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Mika Preset Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Dan Müller Preset Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Very Sick Beats | $3.99 | one-time |
| Retro Sonic Lofi | $3.99 | one-time |
| Heritage Synths Soundscapes | $4.99 | one-time |
| TheSoundTestRoom Preset Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Sound Of Izrael Preset Pack | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Infinite creativity and fun with MPE
- 👍 Amazing and powerful sampler
- 👍 Intuitive and accessible UI
- 💡 Excellent for sound design
- 👍 MPE support is correctly implemented

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 Standalone app won't open
- 🐛 Cannot buy or download presets
- 🐛 Crashing when trying to buy presets
- 🐛 App does not start on some iPads

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### Elastic Melody

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elastic-melody/id6444045350)

Create melodies with a fast and intuitive analog-style step sequencer. Features 3 synth channels, 4 master effects, and extensive automation capabilities for dynamic sound design. Supports AUv3 and Ableton Link.

**Highlights:** 3-channel analog synth sequencer, Parameter automation, 4 master effects (EQ, Chorus, Delay, Reverb), Song mode for arranging patterns, AUv3 plugin support, Ableton Link integration

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Elastic Melody - Extra Modes IAP | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BLEASS SampleWiz 2 free?

BLEASS SampleWiz 2 costs $19.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Elastic Melody free?

Elastic Melody costs $12.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, BLEASS SampleWiz 2 or Elastic Melody?

BLEASS SampleWiz 2 is rated higher. BLEASS SampleWiz 2 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 121 ratings, while Elastic Melody averages 4.4 from 12 ratings.

### Do BLEASS SampleWiz 2 or Elastic Melody have ads?

Neither BLEASS SampleWiz 2 nor Elastic Melody shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BLEASS SampleWiz 2 or Elastic Melody?

BLEASS SampleWiz 2 ships an update every 4 months, and Elastic Melody fortnightly. Most recently, BLEASS SampleWiz 2 was updated on October 24, 2026 and Elastic Melody on October 25, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*