Comparison

BLEASS SampleWiz 2 vs GestureWave

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

GestureWave

Features
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GestureWaveは、カメラで検出した手のジェスチャーや本体の傾きで、音楽エフェクトをリアルタイムに操作できるユニークなオーディオエフェクトアプリです。 手をかざして高さや開閉を変えるだけ、あるいは本体を傾けるだけで、エフェクトのパラメータを直感的にコントロールできます。演奏しながらの表現力を、新しい操作方法で広げます。 【主な機能】 ・5種類のエフェクト: Tremolo(トレモロ) / Flanger(フランジャー) / Phaser(フェイザー) / Ring Mod(リングモジュレーター) / Wah(オートワウ) ・カメラモードとモーションモード、2つのジェスチャー操作方式 ・外部MIDIキーボード/MIDIフットコントローラーからの入力に対応 ・サードパーティAUv3インストゥルメントを自身のプロセス内にホストして演奏可能 ・MIDI Learn機能で、外部MIDI機器のノブ/フェーダーから各パラメータを直接操作 ・Bluetooth MIDI機器のペアリングに対応 ・オーディオインターフェース経由のアナログ入力にも対応 ・AUv3拡張として、GarageBand等の他のAUv3対応ホストアプリでも単体のエフェクトとして使用可能 ・iPhone/iPad対応、日本語・英語両対応 ギター、シンセ、DTM制作まで、あらゆる音楽表現の場面で新しい操作体験を提供します。

Screenshots

BLEASS SampleWiz 24 screens
GestureWave4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: GestureWave at Free against BLEASS SampleWiz 2's $19.99. GestureWave also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 4 months). BLEASS SampleWiz 2's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On 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

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BLEASS SampleWiz 2 ships an update every 4 months, GestureWave every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
BLEASS SampleWiz 2 versus GestureWave: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBLEASS SampleWiz 2GestureWave
Price$19.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (121 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews70.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings121 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size512 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBLEASSF7Studio, K.K.

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

GestureWave

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

GestureWave

One-time1
  • Unlock Restrictions$5.99

Questions

Is BLEASS SampleWiz 2 free?
BLEASS SampleWiz 2 costs $19.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is GestureWave free?
GestureWave is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do BLEASS SampleWiz 2 or GestureWave have ads?
Neither BLEASS SampleWiz 2 nor GestureWave shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BLEASS SampleWiz 2 or GestureWave?
BLEASS SampleWiz 2 ships an update every 4 months, and GestureWave every 2 days. Most recently, BLEASS SampleWiz 2 was updated on October 9, 2026 and GestureWave on September 29, 2026.

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