Comparison

Audiobus Remote vs Salome

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

Head to head
About

Audiobus Remote

This app extends the functionality of a music production suite to a second screen, allowing for remote control of various music apps. It enables seamless switching between applications, loop management, pattern changes, and preset adjustments, all from a separate device or split-screen view.

Highlights
  • Second screen control
  • App switching
  • Loop recording
  • Pattern changes
  • Preset adjustments
  • Effect control
Features
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Audiobus Remote is a companion app for Audiobus which can either run on the same device or on a separate iPhone or iPad connected by Bluetooth. Audiobus Remote also supports Split View and Slide Over mode. Audiobus Remote transports your Audiobus-compatible music apps’ controls onto a second screen. Some of the things you can do with Audiobus Remote: - Switching between apps - Record or toggle individual loops in Loopy HD. - Move between patterns in Patterning - Change presets and adjust effect controls in Holderness Media’s effects apps including Johnny and Caramel or Moog's Animoog - Play a mini version of SoundPrism Link Edition Discover apps with Remote Triggers on our compatible apps directory at https://audiob.us/apps/capability/remote Running Audiobus Remote on a second device requires iPad 3, iPad Mini, iPhone 4s, iPod Touch 5th Generation and newer devices. Audiobus Remote. More space for play. What others are saying: "Once again the Audiobus team will change the way many of us make music on our iOS devices." - Tim Webb, discchord.com "Wow, it's amazing, brilliant job!" - Doug Woods, thesoundtestroom.com "AB Remote is a killer!" - Jakob Haq

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

Audiobus Remote3 screens
Salome3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Salome at every 9 days against Audiobus Remote's every 2 months. Audiobus Remote's advantage is price ($4.99 vs $7.99) and iOS requirement (8.2 vs 13). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume 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

Audiobus Remote costs $4.99 and Salome $7.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Audiobus Remote against 4.7 for Salome. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 27 and 30 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 84% and 83% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Audiobus Remote ships an update every 2 months, Salome every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Audiobus Remote versus Salome: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAudiobus RemoteSalome
Price$4.99 — better$7.99
Rating4.6 (27 ratings)4.7 (30 ratings) — better
Positive reviews83.8% of reviews — better83.3% of reviews
Number of ratings2730 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS8.2 — better13
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAudiobus Pty LtdBram Bos

Customer experience

Audiobus Remote

All ratings27 ratings
Positive92.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.4%
Written reviews68 reviews
Positive83.8%
Neutral2.9%
Negative13.2%

Salome

All ratings30 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral3.3%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral11.1%
Negative5.6%

Bugs and requests

Audiobus Remote

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • Bluetooth connection not working
  • App does not work at all
  • Does not work with Audiobus 3
  • Cannot connect between devices
  • App keeps crashing
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  • Won't swipe over when on Audiobus screen
  • Location data requested without notice

Requested features

6 requests
  • Ability to pick which apps to control
  • Customizable controls
  • Add MIDI features
  • Control volume bars of each app
  • Support for non-music apps like GoodReader
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  • Option to hide AB menu tab when remote is active

Salome

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Audiobus Remote

No in-app purchases

None

Salome

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Audiobus Remote free?
Audiobus Remote costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Salome free?
Salome costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Audiobus Remote or Salome?
Salome is rated higher. Audiobus Remote averages 4.6 out of 5 from 27 ratings, while Salome averages 4.7 from 30 ratings.
Do Audiobus Remote or Salome have ads?
Neither Audiobus Remote nor Salome shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Audiobus Remote or Salome?
Audiobus Remote ships an update every 2 months, and Salome every 9 days. Most recently, Audiobus Remote was updated on November 1, 2026 and Salome on November 2, 2026.

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