Comparison

TN vs BLEASS Groovebox

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

Head to head
About

TN

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TN-DR is a simple drum machine. ◆It's really easy to use. ◆Exact beats, and of course you can use it instead of a metronome. ◆The rhythm pattern that you made, you can send to your friend by AirDrop or email. ◆And also the data is a common use with TN-1G(guitar tuner), TN-1B(bass tuner) and Maelz DX Pro(metronome), you can share the rhythm pattern with the guitarist and bassist of your band. ◆Unlike drum machine features in TN-1G,B, this app can play in the background. ◆You can import/export rhythm pattern to TN-1G,B,Maelz DX Pro in your iPhone, and can be shared.

About

BLEASS Groovebox

Create, perform, and compose music with this all-in-one beat studio. Features a multitrack sequencer, synthesizers, and drum machines for intuitive beatmaking and sound design. Optimized for both studio and live performance.

Highlights
  • Multitrack sequencer
  • Monophonic & polyphonic synthesizers
  • Drum machines
  • Sample recording and editing
  • Real-time performance controls
  • MIDI and Ableton Link support
Features
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BLEASS Groovebox brings music production and performance to its very core: play, perform, compose beats, chords and melodies in a new yet intuitive way thanks to its multitrack sequencer, monophonic & polyphonic synthesizers and drum machines. PROFESSIONAL GRADE INSTRUMENT BLEASS Groovebox has been designed for both iPhone and iPad and offers great performance and stability thanks to its powerful realtime audio engine and fully customizable parameters: go deep in the shaping of electronic sounds without being limited by factory presets. WILD BASSES, BEATS AND SYNTHS Record, import and edit your own samples and make sick beats out of the 16 steps sequencer with customizable filters and grooves, as well as binary and ternary quantization. Customize endlessly your monophonic and polyphonic synthesizers by tweaking the effects, envelopes and LFOs ! BUILT FOR STUDIO AND LIVE PERFORMANCE Unique slider controls, long-press & multi-touch controls make this groovebox a perfect live tool: Record/Edit/Start/Stop/Copy/Paste your patterns as you feel like, build and arrange your songs on the fly, apply reverb or delay effects, and let the music live! COMPATIBLE WITH THE iOS MUSIC STANDARDS BLEASS groovebox supports Ableton Link and Inter-App Audio and also works in complete synergy with all of your studio soft- and hardware gear using MIDI IN/OUT and SYNC OUT features. Manage your project files, audio export, import your own samples thanks to the Apple iOS Files Integration. Load BLEASS groovebox in your favorite host or plug your iPhone or iPad in an external sound card to enjoy virtual and physical multi-track output routing. GENERAL FEATURES : > low-CPU and low-latency iOS-dedicated audio engine > up to 16 steps per bar > up to 8 bars per sequence > separate groove settings per track > binary and ternary time signatures and quantization > live and song modes > tap tempo > metronome > speed control for each sequence ( x 0.5 / x1 / x2 ) > multi-touch solo button for each track > start & stop sequences with single tap and double tap > 2 FX sends > 4 tracks sequencer > optimized workflow for a smooth live/studio experience > notes swapping : easily move a note to a different step > major and minor scales DRUM MACHINE > 6 user-customizable samples per track > sample length, attack, release and pitch settings > low pass and high pass filters > post and pre- drive and bitcrusher settings > velocity settings per step (with random velocity option) > sample import via iCloud or Files MONO SYNTHS > up to 9 virtual-analog synthesizers for each track > 2 oscillators + 1 noise > 1 amplifier envelope > 2 filters with 1 envelope > post and pre- drive and bitcrusher > 2 LFOs > presets loading > pitch envelope CHORDS > on the fly chords performance with scales > up to 4 virtual-analog synthesizers for each track > 2 oscillators + 1 noise > amplifier and pitch envelope > 2 filters with 1 envelope > strumming > bitcrusher > 2 LFOs > presets loading ADVANCED FEATURES > expression panels (pads or keyboard) with beat repeat > on the fly sequence recording with quantization > sample recording > iCloud synchronization > live audio export > Ableton Link & Inter-App Audio compatibility PRO FEATURES You can access all the BLEASS PRO FEATURES by purchasing the full unlock (pay once and own forever). As a PRO user, you gain access to all premium features, all samples and all presets packs, as well as upcoming new features and instruments added continuously: > Access to all samples packs (over 1000 samples). New sample packs added regularly! > Projects files management : load, save, import, export… > MIDI in/out > MIDI LEARN (control changes) > MIDI sync out > Presets saving > MIX panel > FXs parameters customization : reverb, delay, ping pong delay > External Audio Routing > Virtual Audio Routing (open separate BLEASS audio channels into any compatible host) Find tutorials and more about our plugins on www.bleass.com

Screenshots

TN1 screens
BLEASS Groovebox4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: BLEASS Groovebox at none against TN's shown. BLEASS Groovebox also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 5 months) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.6). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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

Both are free to download. TN sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and BLEASS Groovebox sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TN ships an update every 5 months, BLEASS Groovebox every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
TN versus BLEASS Groovebox: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTNBLEASS Groovebox
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.2 (38 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—64.1% of reviews
Number of ratings—38 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.69.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB52 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBlowbend.jpBLEASS

In-app purchases

1 purchases

TN

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99
1 purchases

BLEASS Groovebox

One-time1
  • Full Unlock$4.99

Questions

Is TN free?
TN is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BLEASS Groovebox free?
BLEASS Groovebox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TN or BLEASS Groovebox have ads?
TN shows ads; BLEASS Groovebox does not.
Which is updated more often, TN or BLEASS Groovebox?
TN ships an update every 5 months, and BLEASS Groovebox every 6 weeks. Most recently, TN was updated on October 18, 2026 and BLEASS Groovebox on October 24, 2026.

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