Comparison

Alina String Ensemble vs BLEASS Megalit

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

Head to head
About

Alina String Ensemble

This app is a musical keyboard simulator that recreates the authentic sounds of the Solina String Ensemble from the 1970s. It features a 49-key, 4-octave keyboard with multiple instrument sounds and built-in effects like reverb and modulation.

Highlights
  • Solina String Ensemble sound simulation
  • 6 pre-loaded instruments
  • 49-key, 4-octave keyboard
  • Core MIDI and MIDI compatible
  • Built-in spring reverb effect
  • Adjustable modulation
Features
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Alina String Ensemble is a musical keyboard application for iPhone/iPad/iPod touch that simulates the Solina String Ensemble. The sound is in reference to Solina String Ensemble (Serial number "SERIES 22, No.0093158”) manufactured by N.V. EMINENT BODEGRAVEN HOLLAND in the 70’s. You are sure to be surprised at the real sound generated from this App. Features: - Pre-loaded with 6 instruments including Viola, Violin, Brass, Horn, Cello, Contra Bass - 49key, 4-octave Keyboards with scrollable - Core MIDI and MIDI compatible - Scrollable Keyboard & dual Keyboards(Only iPad) - BASS tone(Cello, Contra Bass) is assigned on lowest 20 keys - Built-in Reverb that simulates a spring reverb - Modulation that can adjust the rate and depth Special thanks: Jun Kawabata courtesy of AIRPLANE LABEL & Studio Peach Blue Peach

About

BLEASS Megalit

This powerful music synthesizer offers a vast sonic palette with advanced wavetable and subtractive oscillators, flexible filtering, and extensive modulation sources. Its intuitive interface makes complex sound design accessible to all musicians.

Highlights
  • Advanced wavetable oscillators
  • Per-oscillator unison mode
  • Noise generator with filtering
  • Resonant filters and waveshaper
  • Multiple LFOs for complex modulation
  • Motion Sequencer for repeating patterns
  • Built-in multi-band compressor
Features
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With its blend of wavetable and classic subtractive oscillators, flexible filtering and post-processing, and an extensive set of advanced modulation sources, BLEASS Megalit provides sound designers with a vast palette of timbral tints, shades, and colours to explore. Thanks to BLEASS' super-intuitive interface design, that entire sonic palette is within easy reach of even the most non-technical musicians. Megalit includes many innovations that will empower your sound designs: * Advanced wavetable oscillators with independent wavetable position and Fold controls across more than 130 wavetables. * Per-oscillator Unison mode for creating rich, layered sounds without loading additional synth instances. * Dedicated noise generator with high-pass and low-pass filters for flexible non-tonal sounds and sound components. * Resonant high-pass and low-pass filters, plus built-in Waveshaper and Bit Crusher processors for powerful sound shaping. * Four LFOs with independent timing curves and output smoothing for highly detailed modulation. * Advanced Motion Sequencer for creating complex repeating modulation patterns. * Per-patch performance controller response curves for expressive and predictable playability. * Built-in preset randomizer that generates inspiring, usable sounds at the touch of a button. * Built-in multiband upward/downward compressor for precise control over dynamics, punch, and presence. All of Megalit's parameters, settings, and controls are presented with intuitive visual feedback, so you always know exactly what the synth is doing. Despite its immense sonic capabilities, Megalit remains exceptionally CPU-efficient, leaving plenty of headroom for additional instruments, effects, or simply more instances of Megalit. BLEASS Megalit is available as an AUv3 plug-in or standalone app. Also available for Windows and Mac. More information: https://www.bleass.com/megalit

Screenshots

Alina String Ensemble4 screens
BLEASS Megalit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Alina String Ensemble at none against BLEASS Megalit's 10. Alina String Ensemble also leads on price ($3.99 vs $9.99). BLEASS Megalit's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.1) and review sentiment (72% vs 52%). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and monetization model 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

Alina String Ensemble costs $3.99 and BLEASS Megalit $9.99 up front. BLEASS Megalit sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Alina String Ensemble asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BLEASS Megalit holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 19 and 33 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of Alina String Ensemble's written reviews are positive against 72% of BLEASS Megalit's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Alina String Ensemble ships an update every 4 months, BLEASS Megalit every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Alina String Ensemble versus BLEASS Megalit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAlina String EnsembleBLEASS Megalit
Price$3.99 — better$9.99
Rating4.1 (19 ratings)4.6 (33 ratings) — better
Positive reviews52.4% of reviews72.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1933 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size131 MB172 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerinsideout ltd.BLEASS

Customer experience

Alina String Ensemble

All ratings20 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral5.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive52.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative47.6%

BLEASS Megalit

All ratings32 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral6.3%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive72.2%
Neutral16.7%
Negative11.1%

In-app purchases

None

Alina String Ensemble

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

BLEASS Megalit

One-time10
  • Electronisounds Presets PackFree
  • Conrad Keely Preset PackFree
  • FXs & Risers Preset PackFree
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  • Oddity Preset Pack$0.99
  • VNR Preset Pack$1.99
  • Instant Sounds Preset Pack$1.99
  • ERAE Preset Pack$3.99
  • Expressive Presets Pack #1$3.99
  • The Sound Test Room Pack$3.99
  • The Sound Test Room Pack #2$4.99

Questions

Is Alina String Ensemble free?
Alina String Ensemble costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is BLEASS Megalit free?
BLEASS Megalit costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Alina String Ensemble or BLEASS Megalit?
BLEASS Megalit is rated higher. Alina String Ensemble averages 4.1 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while BLEASS Megalit averages 4.6 from 33 ratings.
Do Alina String Ensemble or BLEASS Megalit have ads?
Neither Alina String Ensemble nor BLEASS Megalit shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Alina String Ensemble or BLEASS Megalit?
Alina String Ensemble ships an update every 4 months, and BLEASS Megalit every 6 months. Most recently, Alina String Ensemble was updated on November 2, 2026 and BLEASS Megalit on November 7, 2026.

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