Comparison

Auria LE vs ReSlice

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

Head to head
About

Auria LE

This is a streamlined mobile mixing and recording application for iPad. It offers essential tools for recording, editing, and mixing music, with optional professional-grade plugins available for purchase. Designed for users who need powerful audio production capabilities on the go.

Highlights
  • 24 tracks of simultaneous playback
  • Up to 8 tracks of simultaneous recording
  • Vintage-inspired ChannelStrip on every channel
  • MasterStrip on all subgroup and master channels
  • Third-party effect plugin support (in-app purchase)
  • Powerful waveform editor
  • Full automation support
Features
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Auria LE is a "lite" version of Auria with a very limited set of features. If you'd like a more complete version of Auria, we suggest looking at either Auria or Auria Pro. These are also available in the App Store. "This is the first mobile mixing (AND recording AND post production) app that I've ever used that is truly professional. Just Wow !" - David Kahne (Grammy winning producer/engineer for Paul McCartney, Tony Bennett, Stevie Nicks, Sublime, The Bangles, Ingrid Michaelson, Regina Spektor) •TEC Awards 2012 Nominee• •Computer Music Innovation Award• •Computer Music Performance Award• •Sound on Sound 2013 Awards Nominee• Experience the power of Auria in a streamlined version. Record, edit, and mix your music using essential tools taken from the full version, but in a less expensive package designed for those who don’t need every feature packed into Auria or Auria Pro. Auria LE is a 24-track digital recording system designed from the ground up for the iPad. With professional-level features and optional third-party plugin support from names like PSPaudioware, Overloud, Fab Filter and Drumagog (available via In-App purchase), Auria clearly sets a new standard for mobile recording. "Prepare to be amazed." – Computer Music Magazine “...I was immediately convinced that this is the hottest musical app to make it to the iPad so far...” – Recording Magazine FEATURES: • 24 tracks of simultaneous playback of stereo or mono files (upgradable to unlimited tracks). • Up to 8 tracks of simultaneous recording when used with compatible USB audio interfaces (upgradable to 24 tracks of recording) Camera Connection Kit required. • 24-bit recording • Supports sample rate of 44.1KHz only (upgradable to support 48K and 96K sample rates) • Vintage-inspired ChannelStrip on every channel by PSPAudioware includes Expander, Multiband EQ and Compressor • MasterStrip on all subgroup and master channels featuring PSPAudioware BussPressor, EQ and Mastering Limiter • Third party effect plugin support available via in-app purchase (only iOS-version plugins are supported. All plugins must be purchased through the in-app store) • ClassicVerb reverb plugin included • StereoDelay and StereoChorus plugins included • 2 Assignable subgroups(upgradable to 8) and 2 aux sends • Powerful waveform editor with features like cut/copy/paste, duplicate, separate, gain, and more • Flexible snapping tools allow snapping to events, cursor, bars, beats and more • DropBox, SoundCloud and Audio Copy/Paste support • Inter-app audio support (IAA) • Audiobus support (iPad 3 or greater) • Ripple Edit mode • Full automation support on all controls with graphical editing • True 100mm faders when used in Portrait Mode • Optional video import feature allows sample accurate sync of video to an Auria project with adjustable offset times and video export capability • Timeline ruler options include minutes:seconds, bars:beats, samples and SMPTE time • Auto-punch mode • Full delay compensation on all tracks and subgroups • Adjustable metering modes, including pre or post fader, RMS and peak • Adjustable pan laws • Sample accurate loop function • Automatic sample rate conversion • Built-in metronome Includes a demo song mixed on Auria by Grammy winning producer/engineer David Kahne. REQUIREMENTS: iPad 4 or later strongly recommended. Requires iOS 7 or later USB audio interfaces require Camera Connection Kit AudioCopy and AudioPaste are registered trademarks of Sonoma Wire Works.

About

ReSlice

Easily slice audio samples into musical fragments that can be triggered by MIDI or touch. Create new loops with a polyrhythm arpeggiator and explore unique sonic textures through intelligent randomization. Import or record audio for instant manipulation.

Highlights
  • Automatic audio slicing
  • MIDI and touch triggering
  • Polyrythm arpeggiator
  • Live recording and import
  • Intelligent randomization
  • Seven concurrent effects
  • AUv3, Inter App Audio, Audiobus support
Features
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Audio Slice Machine Slice your audio samples with ReSlice and create flexible musical atoms which can be triggered by MIDI notes or the touch of your fingers. The polyrhythm Arpeggiator redefines the art of creating new loops from the extracted slices. Record live or import audio from clipboard or AudioShare to break it up into its rhythmic components. Apply the intelligent slice parameter and Arpeggio randomizer for instant creation of the unheard. “Always creative - always cutting edge. The team at VirSyn has a steady stream of cool apps that they release. They are always pushing iOS music creation possibilities to new and interesting territory! It's a really fun to be able to quickly slice up sound and shift the slices around like this. I love the randomization features as well. With the touch of the dice one can create really surprising and interesting sonic experiences. Jordan Rudess Wizdom Music/Dream Theater” Features: Audio Slicer • Automatic break up of sample/drum loop into up to 32 slices • Edit slice positions. • Edit level, pan, pitch and envelope for each slice • Play slices on screen or via MIDI • Three choke groups available to cut sample play • Import audio from clipboard or AudioShare • Record audio for instant slicing and reusing in realtime Effect section • Seven studio standard effects concurrently usable: • Oversampled distortion with four different algorithms for antialiased sound. • Lowpass / Highpass / Bandpass parametric equalizer • 8 pole analog Phaser • Flanger • Four line chorus • Stereo/Ping-Pong delay with glitch free delay time change. • Hi end reverberation unit.   Four part Polyrhythm Arpeggiator • Uses programmable sequences with up to 32 steps.  • Trigger slices using 4 arpeggio parts with different settings • Unique randomizer generates Arpeggios with 100% usability. • Factory arpeggios included, unlimited user arpeggios possible. Global • AUv3 AudioUnit • Inter App Audio • Audiobus 3 support with state saving. • Play slices live with the onscreen keyboard. • Can use CoreMIDI compatible MIDI Keyboard. • Audio recorder with share function. • Share user presets. • Support for virtual MIDI input connections. • Multichannel MIDI Learn for external MIDI controllers. • MIDI Tempo sync. Start/Stop Arpeggio. • Ableton Link compatible.

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: ReSlice at $7.99 against Auria LE's $19.99. ReSlice also leads on rating (4.3 vs 3.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 11). Auria LE's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks). On ads, monetization model and iOS requirement 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

Auria LE costs $19.99 and ReSlice $7.99 up front. Auria LE sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. ReSlice asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ReSlice holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ReSlice has 27 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Auria LE's written reviews are positive against 72% of ReSlice's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Auria LE ships an update every 2 weeks, ReSlice every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Auria LE versus ReSlice: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAuria LEReSlice
Price$19.99$7.99 — better
Rating3.0 (2 ratings)4.3 (27 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews71.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings227 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size970 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWaveMachine Labs, Inc.Harry Gohs

Customer experience

Auria LE

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews34 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral11.8%
Negative38.2%

ReSlice

All ratings27 ratings
Positive74.1%
Neutral14.8%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews64 reviews
Positive71.9%
Neutral14.1%
Negative14.1%

Bugs and requests

Auria LE

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

ReSlice

Reported bugs

13 issues
  • Crashes in AUM with Koala sending MIDI
  • Crashes in GarageBand (Audio Unit extension closed)
  • Text field and text are black when saving session recording
  • BPM automatically assigned is wrong (-1 of actual BPM)
  • Slice detection inefficient
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  • No way to mute speaker during live recording (feedback loop)
  • Audio Unit version doesn't allow importing sounds directly
  • Bug when using as Audio Units in GarageBand (project won't open)
  • Cannot delete last patch of cut samples (app closes)
  • ReSlice not working properly in Audiobus
  • Keyboard reacts slowly or not at all on iPhone 5
  • Temperamental and crashing a lot on iPhone 6
  • Cannot adjust tempo speed of arp when effects app is connected in AUM

Requested features

39 requests
  • Manual/documentation
  • Save FX rack configuration
  • Save general preset while in arp edit mode
  • Overlay of filename for loaded sample
  • Session recording cache location
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  • Double-tap input for tempo control
  • Export MIDI with audio and FXP
  • Zoom in for accurate chops
  • Mute speaker during live recording
  • Dice/randomization for iPhone version
  • Scrolling cursor when playing slices
  • Time stretching per slice
  • Filters per slice
  • Saturation per slice
  • Velocity support
  • Integrate with Audio Layer
  • Export track 1 with loop (own pattern)
  • Sustain knob feature
  • Global transpose of arpeggio via keyboard
  • Latch keyboard notes
  • Import/export via Files app
  • Global slices options for note length
  • Download files via Files
  • Loopable slices
  • More presets
  • Solo option to select and transpose one slice
  • Ability to export slices as audio/midi to AudioShare directly
  • More control via MIDI (sustain of slice triggered by sustain of key press)
  • Mute group possibility
  • Support .REX2 format
  • Add multiple samples on the same scale
  • Fix Audiobus compatibility
  • Add pinch zoom function for better slice control
  • More control via MIDI
  • Mute group possibility
  • Support .REX2 format
  • Add multiple samples on the same scale
  • Fix Audiobus compatibility
  • Add pinch zoom function for better slice control

In-app purchases

11 purchases

Auria LE

One-time11
  • C7 Grand PianoFree
  • Rock Drum KitFree
  • Jazz Drum KitFree
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  • Video Import Add-on$4.99
  • Upgrade to Auria full version$4.99
  • ReTune Effect Add-on$5.99
  • Drumagog Effect Add-On$19.99
  • Micro Warmer Effect Plug-in$19.99
  • THM Amp Modeling Plug-in$19.99
  • Upgrade to Auria Pro$24.99
  • Pro-Q EQ Plug-in$29.99
None

ReSlice

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Auria LE free?
Auria LE costs $19.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is ReSlice free?
ReSlice costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Auria LE or ReSlice?
ReSlice is rated higher. Auria LE averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while ReSlice averages 4.3 from 27 ratings.
Do Auria LE or ReSlice have ads?
Neither Auria LE nor ReSlice shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Auria LE or ReSlice?
Auria LE ships an update every 2 weeks, and ReSlice every 5 weeks. Most recently, Auria LE was updated on November 1, 2026 and ReSlice on November 2, 2026.

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