Comparison

Jordantron vs AudioLayer

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

Head to head
About

Jordantron

Transform your iPad into a powerful, epic-sounding instrument with a vast library of sampled sounds. Explore a wide range of instrument categories, control multiple sounds simultaneously, and utilize advanced features for live and studio performances.

Highlights
  • 57 sampled stereo instruments
  • Velocity sensitive voices
  • 12 programmable chord pads
  • Stereo reverb
  • MIDI control support
  • Multiple simultaneous instruments
  • Octave divebombs
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Jordantron will turn your iPad into the grandest and most epic sounding instrument ever! Developed for Wizdom Music by Omenie, UK-based mellotron specialists, Jordantron features : • 57 sampled stereo instruments, 940MB of samples • 4 octave samples per voice, 6 playable octaves • Voices categorized by 'velocity sensitive', 'leads', 'orchestral / choral', 'pads' and 'strings' • Velocity sensitivity on selected voices • Decay tails on selected voices • Octave shift keys to extend range of on-screen keyboard • 'Half-speed' tape mode • 12 programmable chord pads • Warm, lush stereo reverb • 32 'VOICEBANKs' holding voice, reverb and ABC blend settings for instant retrieval • Giant 'Jordan-style' whole octave divebombs (configurable as whole tone or whole octave downshift) • Support for multiple simultaneous instruments via MIDI 'Oscillotron' waveform display First and foremost, this is a giant sample collection wrapped in its own playable instrument, designed for live and studio use with MIDI control. Jordantron allows its two internal Tron engines to be controlled by a pair of external class-compliant MIDI keyboards for maximum performance flexibility, one controlling the blendable 'ABCtron', the other controlling the 'Dtron' which is usually dedicated to chord pads. A flexible MIDI response allows VOICEBANKs to be retrieved using MIDI Program Change, so the iPad screen never needs to be touched during performance. Supports AudioBus 2 and Inter-App Audio.

About

AudioLayer

This app is a powerful mobile multi-sampler for music production, offering advanced features for creating and manipulating complex instruments. It integrates seamlessly with iOS production environments and supports iCloud for easy collaboration and storage.

Highlights
  • Streaming Sample Engine (SSE)
  • Hierarchical Layer and Zone editing
  • Seamless Instrument Switching (SIS)
  • Integrated audio sample recorder
  • Auto Sampler for hardware synths
  • AUv3 AudioUnit integration
  • iCloud storage and collaboration
Features
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AudioLayer satisfies the most sought after gap for contemporary music production on iOS devices. AudioLayer is a full featured open standard audio multi-sampler pushing the boundaries beyond what has been available even in the desktop music production worlds. And all this integrated in all relevant iOS production environments especially the emerging AUv3 AudioUnit standard. - SSE - Streaming Sample Engine - The ultra efficient Streaming Sample Engine SSE is capable of playing hundreds of voices of big multi-sampled instruments even in strictly resource limited applications like using multiple instances of AudioLayer in AudioUnit host environments. Innovative features like Sub Sample Looping for perfect loops even in the audible range extend the range of applications even further. - Multiple storage options - The consequent usage of the open file structure of the Files app makes organising even large sample libraries a breeze. Sample recordings and Instrument designs made with AudioLayer are seamlessly available across all your devices and desktop using either iCloud storage or external SSD. The iCloud option opens up new forms of collaborations with musicians all around the world to share your creations and work together. - Multi Scope Editing - To support the creation of complex multi-sampled instruments AudioLayer allows you to use a hierarchical structure of Layers and Zones each with it’s own sound manipulation parameters. A unique element of AudioLayer is the possibility to decide for each Zone at which Scope level your editing apply: For the all Zones in the Instrument, for the Layer only or individually for this Zone only. This opens a whole new world of creative options for sound mangling. For sound manipulation you can use a full set of Filters, Envelopes and LFOs to shape the pitch, timbre and level of the sound of each Zone. SIS - Seamless Instrument Switching The unique architecture of the Streaming Sample Engine allows for instant loading of even complex instruments and makes this switching from one Instrument to the next without cutting off the sound! And this includes of course also different effect settings - Easy Design Workflow - The built in audio sample recorder let you create Instruments on the fly in seconds. The Music Effect AudioUnit / Audiobus effect plugin of AudioLayer let you record multi-samples semi automatically directly inside your preferred host and instantly create an Instrument with the help of several Auto mapping options available. This includes file name based mapping of key ranges and velocities and automatic pitch detection. For the creatives we’ve also integrated a special “Single Cycle Waveform” detector making the use of this special files a breeze. - Auto Sampler feature for easy creation of Sample Instruments from hardware synthesiser. - Versilian Studio Sample Library ( VCSL/VSCO ) with excellent strings and orchestra samples for free download - Exchange libraries with XinematiX App Integration • Stand-alone App • Sample import for EXS24 and SFZ Format • AUv3 AudioUnit Instrument and Music Effect • Inter App Audio • Audiobus 3 Input/Effect with state saving support. • Audio recorder with share function. • Ableton Link compatible.

Screenshots

AudioLayer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: AudioLayer at 4.3 against Jordantron's 3.7. AudioLayer also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 23 months) and ratings volume (182 vs 11). Jordantron's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (76% vs 56%). On 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

Jordantron costs $9.99 and AudioLayer $12.99 up front. AudioLayer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Jordantron asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

AudioLayer holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AudioLayer has 182 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 76% of Jordantron's written reviews are positive against 56% of AudioLayer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Jordantron ships an update every 23 months, AudioLayer fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 1 level
Jordantron versus AudioLayer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJordantronAudioLayer
Price$9.99 — better$12.99
Rating3.7 (11 ratings)4.3 (182 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.7% of reviews — better56.3% of reviews
Number of ratings11182 — better
Update frequencyEvery 23 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS9.3 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size963 MB242 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWizdom Music LLCHarry Gohs

Customer experience

Jordantron

All ratings11 ratings
Positive63.6%
Neutral18.2%
Negative18.2%
Written reviews37 reviews
Positive75.7%
Neutral8.1%
Negative16.2%

AudioLayer

All ratings179 ratings
Positive81.6%
Neutral5.6%
Negative12.8%
Written reviews126 reviews
Positive56.3%
Neutral15.9%
Negative27.8%

Bugs and requests

Jordantron

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

AudioLayer

Reported bugs

17 issues
  • App crashes on startup (splash screen)
  • Reverb and chorus effects cause sound to disappear
  • Pitch resets to -24 after stopping Logic Pro playback
  • Layer voice polyphony controls not working properly
  • SFZ batch import distributes samples incorrectly across layers
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  • EXS24 import fails for complex instruments (pianos, drum kits)
  • MIDI source names display as 'Unknown Name'
  • Plugin window resizing required to access all controls
  • Sample end marker positioning doesn't work in all view sizes
  • Soundfont import module shows as missing despite purchase
  • App becomes unresponsive when loading complex instruments
  • Control Change 11 (Expression) not received
  • Autosampler function button missing after update
  • Settings not saved properly as AUv3 plugin
  • Instrument loading defaults to first instrument in host
  • Click/pop noises in sustain loops
  • Inter-Audio (IAA) compatibility broken

Requested features

17 requests
  • Time-stretching/pitch-shifting capability
  • Program Change MIDI support
  • Undo/Redo functionality
  • GigaSampler .gig library support
  • Soundfont SF2 import (now paid feature)
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  • MIDI learn for real-time parameter control
  • Expression (CC11) and other CC support
  • Multi-output support for individual zone routing
  • Batch import and file management improvements
  • Instrument selection screen persistence in MIDI mode
  • Bit reduction effect for vintage sampler emulation
  • Better local file management and folder organization
  • Modulation wheel pitch control
  • Transposition features
  • Disk streaming for larger libraries
  • Macro/customizable GUI support
  • Purge unused samples function

In-app purchases

None

Jordantron

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

AudioLayer

One-time1
  • SoundFont Import$3.99

Questions

Is Jordantron free?
Jordantron costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is AudioLayer free?
AudioLayer costs $12.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Jordantron or AudioLayer?
AudioLayer is rated higher. Jordantron averages 3.7 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while AudioLayer averages 4.3 from 182 ratings.
Do Jordantron or AudioLayer have ads?
Neither Jordantron nor AudioLayer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Jordantron or AudioLayer?
Jordantron ships an update every 23 months, and AudioLayer fortnightly. Most recently, Jordantron was updated on November 1, 2026 and AudioLayer on November 6, 2026.

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