Audiobus Remote vs Salome
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Second screen control
- App switching
- Loop recording
- Pattern changes
- Preset adjustments
- Effect control
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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
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.
- 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.
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Verdict
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
Audiobus Remote costs $4.99 and Salome $7.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
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.
| Parameter | Audiobus Remote | Salome |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 — better | $7.99 |
| Rating | 4.6 (27 ratings) | 4.7 (30 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 83.8% of reviews — better | 83.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 27 | 30 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 8.2 — better | 13 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 47 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Audiobus Pty Ltd | Bram Bos |
Customer experience
Audiobus Remote
Salome
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
Audiobus Remote
No in-app purchases
Salome
No in-app purchases









