Comparison

AASamplePlayer vs Salome

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

Head to head
About

AASamplePlayer

Transform any sound file into a playable instrument with this efficient sample player. Load sample packs, preview sounds within your DAW, and manipulate them with intuitive controls. Supports batch loading, looping, reversing, and cloud drives.

Highlights
  • Batch load audio & video samples
  • Preview samples in the mix
  • Adjust start point, attack, release, pitch
  • Loop and reverse audio
  • Mono/poly voice modes
  • Standalone and AUv3 support
  • Cloud drive integration
Features
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AASamplePlayer turns any sound file into a playable instrument suuuuuper efficiently, just load it up with your DAW (like GarageBand), batch load your favorite sample packs and have fun :) -- Michael from GAS Therapy (GAS Therapy is a video series I made on YouTube channel playpm, focusing on sharing cheaper and better musical gears solutions, now it also becomes a plugin brand, I will continue to share my knowledge under multiple formats, stay tuned~) The 2.0.0 update will change your workflow forever -- now you can batch load samples then navigate them right inside the plugin, meaning you can preview your sample IN THE MIX! 4 knobs: * Start point * Attack * Release * Pitch 7 buttons: * Batch Load file - support audio & video * Previous file * Next file * Loop * Reverse * Mono/poly * Copy file name - one day you'll thank me for this :) 2 hidden controls: * Start point (left side of the tiny screen) * End point (yes, you guessed it) Other: * Standalone supported (w/ keyboard shortcut) * AUv3 supported * DAW builtin preset management supported when in AUv3 * Automation supported * Doesn't duplicate your sample file on expensive storage * Cloud drive supported * No virtual keyboard (just use it with other DAW like GarageBand) AASamplePlayer is also available for desktop DAWs, comes with Mac AU & VST3 and Windows VST3, you can search AASamplePlayer to find it.

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

AASamplePlayer4 screens
Salome3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Salome at none against AASamplePlayer's 1. AASamplePlayer's advantage is price ($2.99 vs $7.99) and review sentiment (92% vs 82%). On rating, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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

AASamplePlayer costs $2.99 and Salome $7.99 up front. AASamplePlayer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 AASamplePlayer against 4.7 for Salome. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 17 and 30 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 92% of AASamplePlayer's written reviews are positive against 82% of Salome's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AASamplePlayer ships an update weekly, Salome every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
AASamplePlayer versus Salome: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAASamplePlayerSalome
Price$2.99 — better$7.99
Rating4.7 (17 ratings)4.7 (30 ratings)
Positive reviews91.7% of reviews — better82.4% of reviews
Number of ratings1730 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS11.0 — better13
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer衍 孟Bram Bos

Customer experience

AASamplePlayer

All ratings17 ratings
Positive94.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.9%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive91.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative8.3%

Salome

All ratings30 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral3.3%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive82.4%
Neutral11.8%
Negative5.9%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

AASamplePlayer

One-time1
  • Buy Michael a coffee$2.99
None

Salome

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AASamplePlayer free?
AASamplePlayer costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Salome free?
Salome costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, AASamplePlayer or Salome?
AASamplePlayer and Salome are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 17 and 30 ratings respectively.
Do AASamplePlayer or Salome have ads?
Neither AASamplePlayer nor Salome shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AASamplePlayer or Salome?
AASamplePlayer ships an update weekly, and Salome every 9 days. Most recently, AASamplePlayer was updated on September 22, 2026 and Salome on September 28, 2026.

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