Ruismaker vs BLEASS Delay
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Analog and FM synthesis sound modeling
- Sample-free sound generation
- Euclidean sequencer
- AUv3 compatibility
- MIDI CC control
- WAV and MIDI export
- Ableton Link sync
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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
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.
- 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. No matter what style of music you are producing and what instrumentation you are working with, the versatility and ease-of-use of BLEASS Delay helps you achieve perfect results with the minimal of fuss. Echoes are just the starting point for BLEASS Delay. The integrated frequency shifter and dual filter allow deep control over the character and sound of the generated repeats, allowing you to achieve with one plugin sound effects that may 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 filter. As well as allowing the plugin to create classic modulation effects such as chorus and flanging, the dedicated LFOs are ideal for creating exciting sound effects and epic, constantly-shifting soundscapes. BLEASS Delay App is an AUv3 plugin. A Desktop compatible plugin (VST3 / AU / AAX) is also available for Windows and macOS. More information on https://www.bleass.com/delay/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Ruismaker at every 5 weeks against BLEASS Delay's every 6 months. Ruismaker also leads on price ($4.99 vs $6.99). 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
Ruismaker costs $4.99 and BLEASS Delay $6.99 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 — 4.8 for Ruismaker against 4.7 for BLEASS Delay. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 57 and 50 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 74% of Ruismaker's written reviews are positive against 81% of BLEASS Delay's.
Ruismaker ships an update every 5 weeks, BLEASS Delay every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ruismaker | BLEASS Delay |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 — better | $6.99 |
| Rating | 4.8 (57 ratings) — better | 4.7 (50 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 74.1% of reviews | 81.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 57 — better | 50 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | 11.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bram Bos | BLEASS |
Customer experience
Ruismaker
BLEASS Delay
In-app purchases
Ruismaker
No in-app purchases
BLEASS Delay
No in-app purchases
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