Ruismaker vs BLEASS Compressor
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 Compressor
Achieve professional-sounding mixes with powerful and intuitive dynamics processing. This tool offers flexible compression, dual filtering, and visual feedback for precise control over audio.
- Pro-grade dynamics control
- Flexible compression engine
- Variable ratio up to 60:1
- Dual resonant low-pass and high-pass filters
- Frequency-dependent dynamics effects
- Intuitive graphical interface
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Controlling the dynamics of your parts and recordings is an essential step towards a professional sounding mix. With BLEASS Compressor’s powerful performance and intuitive user interface, such pro-grade dynamics control has never been easier. BLEASS Compressor’s flexible dynamics engine makes it an ideal choice in many different situations. With compression ratios of up-to 60:1, a variable knee, and flexible attack and release stages, BLEASS Compressor can deliver a wide range of different response characteristics. The plug-in’s flexibility is further enhanced by a powerful dual filter that operates on the analysed signal, providing both low-pass and high-pass filtering. The filters work on both internal and sidechain signals, and are resonant too, making it easy to create dynamics effects that are highly frequency dependant. Despite its versatility and power, BLEASS Compressor is simple to setup and work with. Compression and filter curves are set using tactile graphical widgets, whilst you receive constant easy-to-read visual feedback about how the plugin is operating. Perhaps best of all, BLEASS Compressor is ultra-efficient, so you can include its intuitive dynamics control to any-and-every part that needs it. Also available for Desktop (VST3 / AU / AAX) Tech specs, tutorials and more info available on https://www.bleass.com/compressor/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Ruismaker at every 5 weeks against BLEASS Compressor's every 19 months. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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 Compressor $4.99 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 Compressor. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 57 and 27 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 74% of Ruismaker's written reviews are positive against 67% of BLEASS Compressor's.
Ruismaker ships an update every 5 weeks, BLEASS Compressor every 19 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ruismaker | BLEASS Compressor |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | $4.99 |
| Rating | 4.8 (57 ratings) — better | 4.7 (27 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 74.1% of reviews — better | 66.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 57 — better | 27 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 19 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 | 23 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bram Bos | BLEASS |
Customer experience
Ruismaker
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In-app purchases
Ruismaker
No in-app purchases
BLEASS Compressor
No in-app purchases
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