BandShift vs BLEASS Motion FX
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BandShift
This app offers a unique approach to manipulating sound by splitting audio into 27 bands and applying individual frequency shifts to each. It allows for precise pitch adjustments of complex sound sources in real-time, ideal for altering drum sounds or exploring new sonic territories without introducing unwanted distortions.
- Multi-band Bode frequency shifter
- 27-band linear phase filter bank
- AUv3 compatible
- Inter-app audio compatible
- Audiobus 2 compatible
- Apply effect to iTunes library songs
- MIDI Learn for X/Y Pads
- Low latency live usage
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BandShift is a multi-band auditory filter and frequency shifter taking a new approach to manipulate the pitch of complex sound sources in realtime. The well know analog Bode frequency shifter shifts all frequencies in an input up by the same amount and thereby alters their harmonic relation and tends to produce inharmonic results. But it's perfect in dealing with transients and sounds smooth even with high amounts of down pitching. BandShift splits the spectrum in 27 bands and applies a different amount of frequency shifting to each band emulating a harmonic pitch shifting. This gives you perfect pitch shifting for all kind of drum sounds over a vast shifting range of +/- five octaves without disturbing the transients or introducing metallic distortions. The extreme range of shifting gives you access to a vast field of unknown sonic territory. The possibility to apply different shiftings on each band gives you exciting possibilities: Suppose you have a drum loop which is perfect, but the bass drum is a bit too high or too low to fit in your mix then you can easily get the bass drum shifted a bit down and the rest of the spectrum remains unchanged. But it’s applications are not limited to drum sounds, they’re only limited by your imagination. Features: • Multi band bode frequency shifter • Linear phase filter bank with 27 bands • AudioUnit for AUv3 compatible hosts. • Inter-app audio compatible effect. • Audiobus 2 compatible with state saving. • Apply effect to any song in your iTunes library. • MIDI Learn for X/Y Pads • Low latency live usage with mic and headphones. • Audio recorder
BLEASS Motion FX
This app provides a creative workflow for sound design with 11 distinct effects. Dynamically modulate these effects using a versatile motion sequencer to explore new sonic territories. Load multiple instances for complex sound manipulation.
- 11 unique audio effects
- Versatile motion sequencer
- Dynamic parameter modulation
- Load multiple instances
- Cross-platform availability (iOS, Windows, macOS)
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BLEASS Motion FX offers a new and creative workflow to effects sound design. Choose between 11 different effects and dynamically modulate it thanks to a highly versatile motion sequencer. Load as many instances of Motion FX as you want and unveil new sonic territories! BLEASS Motion FX contains 11 different effects which you can modulate precisely thanks to an intuitive and comprehensive sequencer. The 11 effects included are: - Low Pass Filter - High Pass Filter - Band Pass Filter - Volume - Pan - Pitch Shifter - Frequency Shifter - Ring Modulator - Warmth - Bit Crusher - Delay Each effect has a parameter automated by the sequencer and can have one or more secondary parameters. Pick an effect and then modulate it dynamically thanks to the motion sequencer. When switching effects, the motion sequencer keeps its state to invite you to new sound design ideas! BLEASS Motion FX is also available for Windows & macOS More detailed information are available on https://www.bleass.com/motionfx/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: BLEASS Motion FX at 100% against BandShift's 50%. BLEASS Motion FX also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.5) and ratings volume (13 vs 4). BandShift's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 54 months) and price ($3.99 vs $7.99). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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
BandShift costs $3.99 and BLEASS Motion FX $7.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
BLEASS Motion FX holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 13 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of BandShift's written reviews are positive against 100% of BLEASS Motion FX's.
BandShift ships an update every 2 months, BLEASS Motion FX every 54 months. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BandShift | BLEASS Motion FX |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3.99 — better | $7.99 |
| Rating | 3.5 (4 ratings) | 4.8 (13 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 13 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 54 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 11.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Harry Gohs | BLEASS |
Customer experience
BandShift
BLEASS Motion FX
In-app purchases
BandShift
No in-app purchases
BLEASS Motion FX
No in-app purchases









