Comparison

BLEASS Groovebox vs HummingNote

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

Head to head
About

BLEASS Groovebox

Create, perform, and compose music with this all-in-one beat studio. Features a multitrack sequencer, synthesizers, and drum machines for intuitive beatmaking and sound design. Optimized for both studio and live performance.

Highlights
  • Multitrack sequencer
  • Monophonic & polyphonic synthesizers
  • Drum machines
  • Sample recording and editing
  • Real-time performance controls
  • MIDI and Ableton Link support
Features
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BLEASS Groovebox brings music production and performance to its very core: play, perform, compose beats, chords and melodies in a new yet intuitive way thanks to its multitrack sequencer, monophonic & polyphonic synthesizers and drum machines. PROFESSIONAL GRADE INSTRUMENT BLEASS Groovebox has been designed for both iPhone and iPad and offers great performance and stability thanks to its powerful realtime audio engine and fully customizable parameters: go deep in the shaping of electronic sounds without being limited by factory presets. WILD BASSES, BEATS AND SYNTHS Record, import and edit your own samples and make sick beats out of the 16 steps sequencer with customizable filters and grooves, as well as binary and ternary quantization. Customize endlessly your monophonic and polyphonic synthesizers by tweaking the effects, envelopes and LFOs ! BUILT FOR STUDIO AND LIVE PERFORMANCE Unique slider controls, long-press & multi-touch controls make this groovebox a perfect live tool: Record/Edit/Start/Stop/Copy/Paste your patterns as you feel like, build and arrange your songs on the fly, apply reverb or delay effects, and let the music live! COMPATIBLE WITH THE iOS MUSIC STANDARDS BLEASS groovebox supports Ableton Link and Inter-App Audio and also works in complete synergy with all of your studio soft- and hardware gear using MIDI IN/OUT and SYNC OUT features. Manage your project files, audio export, import your own samples thanks to the Apple iOS Files Integration. Load BLEASS groovebox in your favorite host or plug your iPhone or iPad in an external sound card to enjoy virtual and physical multi-track output routing. GENERAL FEATURES : > low-CPU and low-latency iOS-dedicated audio engine > up to 16 steps per bar > up to 8 bars per sequence > separate groove settings per track > binary and ternary time signatures and quantization > live and song modes > tap tempo > metronome > speed control for each sequence ( x 0.5 / x1 / x2 ) > multi-touch solo button for each track > start & stop sequences with single tap and double tap > 2 FX sends > 4 tracks sequencer > optimized workflow for a smooth live/studio experience > notes swapping : easily move a note to a different step > major and minor scales DRUM MACHINE > 6 user-customizable samples per track > sample length, attack, release and pitch settings > low pass and high pass filters > post and pre- drive and bitcrusher settings > velocity settings per step (with random velocity option) > sample import via iCloud or Files MONO SYNTHS > up to 9 virtual-analog synthesizers for each track > 2 oscillators + 1 noise > 1 amplifier envelope > 2 filters with 1 envelope > post and pre- drive and bitcrusher > 2 LFOs > presets loading > pitch envelope CHORDS > on the fly chords performance with scales > up to 4 virtual-analog synthesizers for each track > 2 oscillators + 1 noise > amplifier and pitch envelope > 2 filters with 1 envelope > strumming > bitcrusher > 2 LFOs > presets loading ADVANCED FEATURES > expression panels (pads or keyboard) with beat repeat > on the fly sequence recording with quantization > sample recording > iCloud synchronization > live audio export > Ableton Link & Inter-App Audio compatibility PRO FEATURES You can access all the BLEASS PRO FEATURES by purchasing the full unlock (pay once and own forever). As a PRO user, you gain access to all premium features, all samples and all presets packs, as well as upcoming new features and instruments added continuously: > Access to all samples packs (over 1000 samples). New sample packs added regularly! > Projects files management : load, save, import, export… > MIDI in/out > MIDI LEARN (control changes) > MIDI sync out > Presets saving > MIX panel > FXs parameters customization : reverb, delay, ping pong delay > External Audio Routing > Virtual Audio Routing (open separate BLEASS audio channels into any compatible host) Find tutorials and more about our plugins on www.bleass.com

About

HummingNote

Features
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허밍노트는 음악가와 작곡가를 위한 빠른 녹음 메모 앱입니다. 떠오르는 순간을 놓치지 마세요. 허밍, 보컬 멜로디, 악기 연주, 비트 아이디어를 바로 녹음하고 저장할 수 있습니다. 주요 기능 • 원터치 녹음 — 앱을 열자마자 바로 녹음 시작 • 소스 태깅 — 목소리/악기 구분 및 세부 분류 • 장르 & 스타일 태그 — 팝, R&B, 재즈 등 원하는 태그로 분류 • 컬렉션 — 프로젝트·앨범별로 녹음 묶어서 관리 • 컨셉 메모 — 녹음마다 아이디어와 메모 첨부 • iCloud 동기화 — 기기 간 자동 백업

Screenshots

BLEASS Groovebox4 screens
HummingNote3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HummingNote at none against BLEASS Groovebox's 1. HummingNote also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 6 weeks). BLEASS Groovebox's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads 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

Both are free to download. BLEASS Groovebox sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. HummingNote asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BLEASS Groovebox ships an update every 6 weeks, HummingNote daily. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
BLEASS Groovebox versus HummingNote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBLEASS GrooveboxHummingNote
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (38 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews64.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings38 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBLEASSSWAGROOM

In-app purchases

1 purchases

BLEASS Groovebox

One-time1
  • Full Unlock$4.99
None

HummingNote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BLEASS Groovebox free?
BLEASS Groovebox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HummingNote free?
HummingNote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BLEASS Groovebox or HummingNote have ads?
Neither BLEASS Groovebox nor HummingNote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BLEASS Groovebox or HummingNote?
BLEASS Groovebox ships an update every 6 weeks, and HummingNote daily. Most recently, BLEASS Groovebox was updated on October 17, 2026 and HummingNote on October 8, 2026.

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