Comparison

Ruismaker vs BLEASS Delay

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

Head to head
About

Ruismaker

This app is an analog drumsynth that creates sounds using authentic synthesis algorithms, not samples. It features a creative Euclidean sequencer for pattern programming and integrates seamlessly with AUv3 hosts like Garageband. It offers customizable sound models and MIDI control for flexible music production.

Highlights
  • Analog and FM synthesis sound modeling
  • Sample-free sound generation
  • Euclidean sequencer
  • AUv3 compatibility
  • MIDI CC control
  • WAV and MIDI export
  • Ableton Link sync
Features
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What the reviews say: "A must-have drum synth for electronic music lovers on iOS" - Keyboard Mag "All of this comes together in a vision that’s really playable [...] this is another excellent choice for the iPad." - CreateDigitalMusic "Small, compact and easy to use, Ruismaker is both inexpensive and a perfectly credible choice if you are after solid drum synth sounds." - MusicAppBlog -- Ruismaker is a unique drumsynth plugin (i.e. it does not use samples), which is coupled with a creative Euclidean sequencer when run in standalone mode. The plugin is fully AUv3 (Audio Unit) compatible: - Seamless integration with Garageband and other AU hosts - Audio Unit Instrument: making music on iOS doesn't get more convenient - Supports Multi-Output AUv3 in AUM and ApeMatrix! - Each sound is modeled using authentic analog and FM algorithms; - Comes with dozens of unique customizable models - Does not use any samples; all sounds are synthesized in realtime, on the fly - Emulates analog components, introducing subtle, natural fluctuations in the sound - Light on the CPU, so you can run lots of Ruismakers simultaneously - Fully automatable parameters (requires host support) and MIDI CC controllable - Has its own preset manager The standalone sequencer is refreshingly different: - Program patterns using Euclidean algorithms - Powerful random feature and mutation probability settings per channel - Syncs with Ableton Link or MIDI Clock - Exports WAV and MIDI - Compatible with Audiobus 3 (including MIDI IN/OUT mode) - CoreMIDI In and Out - AU MIDI output for the on-screen pads User manual available on Ruismaker.com

About

BLEASS Delay

Enhance your audio mixes with a versatile delay and echo effect. This tool offers deep control over sound character with integrated frequency shifting and dual filters. Create dynamic soundscapes and classic modulation effects with its three LFOs.

Highlights
  • Adds depth and movement to mixes
  • Integrated frequency shifter
  • Dual filter for sound control
  • Three LFOs for modulation
  • Creates chorus and flanging effects
  • Generates soundscapes and effects
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BLEASS Delay is the ideal tool for adding depth, movement and interest to your mixes. Whatever style of music you produce and whatever instruments you work with, its versatility and ease of use help you achieve perfect results with the minimum of fuss. Echoes are just the starting point. The integrated frequency shifter and dual filter give you deep control over the character and sound of every repeat, so you can achieve with a single plugin sound effects that would otherwise require a complete plugin stack and complex routing. BLEASS Delay also includes three LFOs, one each for the delay engine, the frequency shifter and the filters. As well as classic modulation effects such as chorus and flanging, these dedicated LFOs are ideal for creating exciting sound effects and epic, constantly-shifting soundscapes. FEATURES • Delay time synced to your host tempo (note values, including triplets) or set freely in milliseconds • Ping Pong mode with adjustable stereo width • Frequency shifter applied cumulatively to each repeat • Low pass and high pass filters: drag on the graph to set cutoff and resonance • Three LFOs, each with depth, rate and stereo phase offset up to ±180° • Feedback from a single echo to infinite repeats • Dry/Wet control • Preset manager with factory and user presets, plus a preset generator • Clear single-screen interface on iPad and iPhone WORKS WHERE YOU MAKE MUSIC BLEASS Delay is an AUv3 plugin. Load it in GarageBand, Logic Pro, AUM, Drambo, Koala Sampler, Loopy Pro or any other AUv3-compatible host. Your saved presets are available in all your hosts. A standalone app is also included. BLEASS Delay is also available for macOS, Linux and Windows (VST3 / AU / AAX). More information at www.bleass.com/delay

Screenshots

Ruismaker2 screens
BLEASS Delay4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Ruismaker at every 5 weeks against BLEASS Delay's every 8 months. Ruismaker also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). BLEASS Delay's advantage is price ($3.99 vs $4.99). 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

Ruismaker costs $4.99 and BLEASS Delay $3.99 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 — 4.8 for Ruismaker against 4.7 for BLEASS Delay. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 58 and 51 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 74% of Ruismaker's written reviews are positive against 81% of BLEASS Delay's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ruismaker ships an update every 5 weeks, BLEASS Delay every 8 months. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Ruismaker versus BLEASS Delay: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRuismakerBLEASS Delay
Price$4.99$3.99 — better
Rating4.8 (58 ratings) — better4.7 (51 ratings)
Positive reviews74.1% of reviews81.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings58 — better51
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 8 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBram BosBLEASS

Customer experience

Ruismaker

All ratings57 ratings
Positive96.5%
Neutral1.8%
Negative1.8%
Written reviews54 reviews
Positive74.1%
Neutral5.6%
Negative20.4%

BLEASS Delay

All ratings51 ratings
Positive94.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.9%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive81.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative18.8%

Bugs and requests

Ruismaker

Reported bugs

14 issues
  • Crashes when pressing drum pads
  • Empty screen on iPhone 11 Pro
  • Interface cut off in standalone mode
  • Delay and reverb controls missing in plugin mode
  • Plugin mode does not use built-in sequencer
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  • Randomize button not controllable via MIDI
  • Cannot switch active pad without triggering in AU mode
  • Pad labels not visible in AU mode
  • App frequently causes GarageBand to quit
  • App crashes on load as an AU in GarageBand
  • GarageBand crashes on startup until Ruismaker is uninstalled
  • App does not open
  • App does not function on iPad 3
  • App only loads instructions

Requested features

12 requests
  • Randomize button for external MIDI control
  • Patch randomize function for MIDI control
  • Adjust note resolution for Euclidean sequencer
  • Ratchet option for sequencer
  • Manually edit hits on the grid
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  • Apply Randomize to a single sound or selection
  • Switch active pad without triggering in AU mode
  • Replace numbers with abbreviations on pads
  • Map sounds to Cubasis standard pads
  • Larger pitch adjustment range for some sounds
  • Add delay and reverb controls in plugin mode
  • Allow plugin mode to use built-in sequencer

BLEASS Delay

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Ruismaker

No in-app purchases

None

BLEASS Delay

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ruismaker free?
Ruismaker costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is BLEASS Delay free?
BLEASS Delay costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Ruismaker or BLEASS Delay?
Ruismaker is rated higher. Ruismaker averages 4.8 out of 5 from 58 ratings, while BLEASS Delay averages 4.7 from 51 ratings.
Do Ruismaker or BLEASS Delay have ads?
Neither Ruismaker nor BLEASS Delay shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ruismaker or BLEASS Delay?
Ruismaker ships an update every 5 weeks, and BLEASS Delay every 8 months. Most recently, Ruismaker was updated on November 6, 2026 and BLEASS Delay on November 6, 2026.

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