SampleWiz vs MorphWiz Studio
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SampleWiz
Record, manipulate, and play back sounds using various sampling techniques. Explore classic, granular, and modern synthesis modes to create unique musical instruments and expressive performances.
- Multiple sampling modes (classic, granular, modern)
- Real-time waveform editing
- Jordan Rudess signature sound presets
- Resampling capabilities
- Expressive playing surface modes
- Advanced pitch rounding
- Finger vibrato effect
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SampleWiz was awarded Music Making App of the Year for 2011 by the Music Industries Association! Capture your sonic universe! Listen… Record… Create… Jordan says: In creating this instrument I wanted to create something that would appeal to the sonic explorer in all of us. Creating a sampler for iOS devices has allowed us to push the boundaries of traditional sampling instruments. From playing a selection of my signature sounds on the SampleWiz keyboard (JR lead anyone?) to getting up close and personal with sounds by playing directly on the waveform screen, our mission was to blow your mind, put a smile on your face, and expand your creativity. In creating SampleWiz, we have created partnerships with leading sound developers in addition to my personally selected onboard presets. "Inspiring! Just when you thought nothing could be new in the world of sampling, along comes SampleWiz to fire up the neurons of our creativity in new ways. I love the the new realtime interactive noises I can get by 'touching the sound'...the crazy and unique stuff you can do with it is really expressive and fresh!" - Eric Persing, Founder of Spectrasonics "SampleWiz gets you playing instantly, and if you like to sample, there's no quicker or more fun way to go from recording to playing your own samples. Amazing controls, easy to understand yet deep enough to let you create musical voices! And it comes with a library of great sounds from Jordan Rudess. SampleWiz is a wiz if ever there was!" - David Mash, VP of Technology and Education, Berklee College of Music We have poured our hearts and minds into this and driven our families, bandmates, and friends insane by sampling everything that moves. I hope you enjoy this very expressive and wild music app creation! *Choose from three different sampling modes: classic, granular, and modern. *Classic - the traditional method of sampling where the sound will speed up and slow down as you go higher or lower than the recorded pitch. *Granular - Wizdom Music's own take on a granular synthesis engine. Adjust grain size and speed while the entire range of notes maintain the same speed. *Modern - explore new sampling possibilities using Dirac technology to allow formants and time to be adjusted automatically over a device-selected range. *Up to 10 seconds per sample. *Jordan Rudess presets from his private collection. *Resample anything that you play on the playing surface to create all new samples derived from your existing presets! *Three playing surface modes allow you to play on the keyboard, wave-edit screen, and the ADSR window. *Wizdom Music's Advanced Pitch Rounding for initial attack as well as after a slide. *Every note you play is an independent event allowing powerful, expressive control of pitch and amplitude. *Finger vibrato effect allows you to use vibrato even when pitch lock is activated! *Unique visuals for each sampling mode. A glow tracks your fingers and respond to the amount of amplitude of every note you play. *Choose from many different scales and customize your own. *Play your samples forward or reverse! *Looping options include standard looping as well as back-and-forth looping. *Allows trimming of samples. *Unique visualization of the amplitude envelope on the ADSR page. *FX include delay with a choice of tap-tempo, BPM, and seconds control over the rate. *Have two keyboards on the screen, each with its own range and scale! *Unique hold mode where every held note can be in a different synthesis mode! *Share your presets with friends by mailing them as SampleWiz files or standard audio files. *Play directly on the waveform and hear the audio that is right under your finger. Slide each finger separately in any direction to change pitch and position in the sample. *MAPI AudioCopy/AudioPaste allows sharing of audio with top audio apps. *Load your own audio files with iTunes file sharing. *Onboard help screens explain every parameter. Touch the question mark to activate.
MorphWiz Studio
Create unique and expressive sounds with a powerful spectral audio morphing synthesizer. This app offers a versatile sound engine, extensive modulation options, and a built-in recorder for musicians and enthusiasts.
- Spectral audio morphing synthesizer
- Seamless morphing between four samples
- Powerful modulation options (LFOs, envelopes, filters)
- Customizable arpeggiator
- Built-in recorder
- MIDI Polyphonic Expression (MPE) support
- AUv3 support
- iCloud sync
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Jordan Rudess's groundbreaking app that took the music world by storm during its initial release in 2010, is back and better than ever! Introducing MorphWiz Studio - the ultimate synthesizer for musicians and music enthusiasts alike. With its powerful sound engine and intuitive user interface, MorphWiz Studio lets you create unique and expressive sounds like never before. In addition to all the features you knew and loved, MorphWiz Studio features a spectral audio morphing synthesizer that constructs hybrid sounds to seamlessly transition from one timbre to the next. Create your own signature sound with a wide range of effects and modulation options. Whether you're a seasoned musician or just starting out, this app is perfect for unleashing your creativity and taking your music to the next level. Key features of MorphWiz Studio include: • A versatile sound engine with seamless morphing between four samples • Powerful modulation options, including LFOs, envelopes, and filters, to shape and transform your sound • A customizable arpeggiator with multiple modes, patterns, and styles • A built-in recorder for capturing your own samples • An intuitive interface designed for quick and easy access to all features and settings • Support for MIDI Polyphonic Expression (MPE) with a multi-touch expressive playing surface • AUv3 support enabling seamless integration with other music apps • iCloud sync, so you can access your presets and recordings across all your devices Experience the power and flexibility of MorphWiz Studio and take your creativity to new sonic heights
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: SampleWiz at $9.99 against MorphWiz Studio's $19.99. SampleWiz also leads on ratings volume (16 vs 5) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 10.13). MorphWiz Studio's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and review sentiment (100% vs 64%). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
SampleWiz costs $9.99 and MorphWiz Studio $19.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
MorphWiz Studio holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 16 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of SampleWiz's written reviews are positive against 100% of MorphWiz Studio's.
SampleWiz ships an update every 3 months, MorphWiz Studio every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SampleWiz | MorphWiz Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $9.99 — better | $19.99 |
| Rating | 4.4 (16 ratings) | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 64.2% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 16 — better | 5 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 10.13 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 133 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Wizdom Music LLC | One Red Dog Media Pty Ltd |
Customer experience
SampleWiz
MorphWiz Studio
Bugs and requests
SampleWiz
Reported bugs
3 issues- Crashes on launch or after short usage
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- Unreliable sample playback and export
Requested features
5 requests- Add Audiobus and Inter-App Audio support
- Increase sample recording time
- Implement MIDI controller support
- Allow importing custom samples from iTunes/Dropbox
- Add more effects and modulation options
MorphWiz Studio
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
SampleWiz
No in-app purchases
MorphWiz Studio
No in-app purchases
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