Comparison

BandShift vs BLEASS Motion FX

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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/

Screenshots

BandShift4 screens
BLEASS Motion FX4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
BandShift versus BLEASS Motion FX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBandShiftBLEASS Motion FX
Price$3.99 — better$7.99
Rating3.5 (4 ratings)4.8 (13 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings413 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 54 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better11.0
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHarry GohsBLEASS

Customer experience

BandShift

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

BLEASS Motion FX

All ratings13 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

BandShift

No in-app purchases

None

BLEASS Motion FX

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BandShift free?
BandShift costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is BLEASS Motion FX free?
BLEASS Motion FX costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, BandShift or BLEASS Motion FX?
BLEASS Motion FX is rated higher. BandShift averages 3.5 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while BLEASS Motion FX averages 4.8 from 13 ratings.
Do BandShift or BLEASS Motion FX have ads?
Neither BandShift nor BLEASS Motion FX shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BandShift or BLEASS Motion FX?
BandShift ships an update every 2 months, and BLEASS Motion FX every 54 months. Most recently, BandShift was updated on September 27, 2026 and BLEASS Motion FX on September 20, 2026.

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