Ruismaker FM vs BLEASS Compressor
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Ruismaker FM
Design unique percussion sounds from scratch with a flexible synthesis engine. Create everything from traditional drums to unconventional effects. Offers a standalone Euclidean sequencer for pattern creation and export options.
- FM synthesis engine for percussion
- Create custom drum sounds
- Euclidean sequencer
- AUv3 compatible
- No samples used
- MIDI CC controllable
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Here comes the the crazy twin-sister of Ruismaker, designed for people who want to design their own percussion sounds from scratch. Ruismaker FM's simple, yet flexible synthesis engine lets you create anything from snaredrums, kickdrums and spacy toms to weird and unconventional percussive sounds and effects. Ruismaker FM 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 AUv3 Multi-Out 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 - Light on the CPU, so you can run lots of Ruismaker FMs 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 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 FM at every 5 weeks against BLEASS Compressor's every 19 months. Ruismaker FM also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and review sentiment (83% vs 67%). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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 FM costs $4.99 and BLEASS Compressor $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Ruismaker FM holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 54 and 27 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Ruismaker FM's written reviews are positive against 67% of BLEASS Compressor's.
Ruismaker FM ships an update every 5 weeks, BLEASS Compressor every 19 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ruismaker FM | BLEASS Compressor |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | $4.99 |
| Rating | 5.0 (54 ratings) — better | 4.7 (27 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews — better | 66.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 54 — 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 | 8 MB | 23 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bram Bos | BLEASS |
Customer experience
Ruismaker FM
BLEASS Compressor
In-app purchases
Ruismaker FM
No in-app purchases
BLEASS Compressor
No in-app purchases
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