Comparison

BLEASS SampleWiz 2 vs Salome

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

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

BLEASS SampleWiz 24 screens
Salome3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Salome at none against BLEASS SampleWiz 2's 10. Salome also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 4 months) and review sentiment (83% vs 71%). BLEASS SampleWiz 2's advantage is ratings volume (121 vs 30). On rating, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

BLEASS SampleWiz 2 costs $9.99 and Salome $7.99 up front. BLEASS SampleWiz 2 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Salome asks for nothing beyond the download.

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 Salome. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 121 and 30 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 71% of BLEASS SampleWiz 2's written reviews are positive against 83% of Salome's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BLEASS SampleWiz 2 ships an update every 4 months, Salome every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
BLEASS SampleWiz 2 versus Salome: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBLEASS SampleWiz 2Salome
Price$9.99$7.99 — better
Rating4.7 (121 ratings)4.7 (30 ratings)
Positive reviews70.8% of reviews83.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings121 — better30
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS15.013 — better
Further details — not scored
Size512 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBLEASSBram Bos

Customer experience

BLEASS SampleWiz 2

All ratings121 ratings
Positive94.2%
Neutral1.7%
Negative4.1%
Written reviews48 reviews
Positive70.8%
Neutral8.3%
Negative20.8%

Salome

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

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

Salome

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

BLEASS SampleWiz 2

One-time10
  • MPE Endeavors Preset PackFree
  • Blue Lines And Grains$3.99
  • MPE Preset Pack #1$3.99
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  • 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
  • TheSoundTestRoom Preset Pack$5.99
  • Sound Of Izrael Preset Pack$6.99
None

Salome

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BLEASS SampleWiz 2 free?
BLEASS SampleWiz 2 costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Salome free?
Salome costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, BLEASS SampleWiz 2 or Salome?
BLEASS SampleWiz 2 and Salome are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 121 and 30 ratings respectively.
Do BLEASS SampleWiz 2 or Salome have ads?
Neither BLEASS SampleWiz 2 nor Salome shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BLEASS SampleWiz 2 or Salome?
BLEASS SampleWiz 2 ships an update every 4 months, and Salome every 9 days. Most recently, BLEASS SampleWiz 2 was updated on November 5, 2026 and Salome on November 2, 2026.

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