Comparison

Perforator vs BLEASS Filter

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

Head to head
About

Perforator

This app is a rhythmic gating audio effect that creatively manipulates incoming audio to generate rhythmic patterns. It offers two gating mechanisms, including an AMP EG gate and a low-pass filter, to achieve various sound effects.

Highlights
  • Rhythmic gating audio effect
  • AMP EG gate and low-pass filter
  • Syncs with project tempo
  • Independent left/right channel editing
  • Built-in preset manager
  • AU MIDI output
Features
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*** Note: Perforator is an AUv3 Audio Unit plugin; which requires an AUv3 compatible host app, such as Garageband, Cubasis, BM3 or AUM *** Perforator is a rhythmic gating audio effect: it will creatively snip, cut, gap and filter incoming audio to create rhythmic patterns out of sustained sounds. By tuning the slice envelopes you can create anything from classic staccato "trance gate" sounds to emulations of sloppy pumping sidechain compression. Two gating mechanisms can be dialled in: an AMP EG gate (the traditional way of gating) and a 12dB/Oct lowpass filter which will rapidly carve away high frequencies from your sound to effectively silence them. - AUv3 Audio Effect, works in all AU compatible hosts - automatically syncs with your project's tempo - edit Left an Right channel independently - built-in preset manager with a ton of factory presets - all AU Parameters exposed for host automation - user manual available on ruismaker.com - Universal: works on iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch - Bonus Feature: AU MIDI output* * AU MIDI: both envelopes (L+R) can send their values out as MIDI CC messages to mimic 'parameter lock' messages in other plugins/apps. Note: this feature requires iOS11+ and a host compatible with AU MIDI from effects.

About

BLEASS Filter

This app offers a stereo dynamic filter effect inspired by vintage analog synthesizers. It features an envelope follower and LFO for dynamic musical movement, providing a tactile user experience with detailed visual feedback.

Highlights
  • Stereo dynamic filter effect
  • Vintage analog synth inspiration
  • Envelope follower
  • LFO with sync to beat
  • Intuitive tactile interface
  • Detailed visual feedback
Currently charting
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Inspired by the vintage analogue filters found on the world’s most renowned classic synths, and wrapped in our trademark super-modern interface design, BLEASS Filter delivers a great sound along with an intuitive and tactile user experience. The plugin also provides detailed visual feedback that can be read and understood at a glance. A static filter can be as dull as no filter at all, which is why we have included both an envelope follower and an LFO (Low Frequency Oscillator) in BLEASS Filter. The envelope follower can be tuned to perfectly match your audio, adding dynamic interest to your music, whilst the LFO creates repeating sweeps and movement that can run freely or sync to the beat. With superb versatility, ultra-efficient processing, and a great price, BLEASS Filter is guaranteed to bring new character and interest to your audio, and a smile to your face! BLEASS Filter is also available for Desktop visit www.bleass.com/filter for more information

Screenshots

Perforator3 screens
BLEASS Filter3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Perforator at every 6 months against BLEASS Filter's every 18 months. BLEASS Filter's advantage is chart position (#186 vs unranked). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Perforator costs $3.99 and BLEASS Filter $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Perforator against 5.0 for BLEASS Filter. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 47 and 22 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 87% of Perforator's written reviews are positive against 80% of BLEASS Filter's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Perforator ships an update every 6 months, BLEASS Filter every 18 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
Perforator versus BLEASS Filter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPerforatorBLEASS Filter
Price$3.99$3.99
Rating5.0 (47 ratings)5.0 (22 ratings)
Positive reviews86.7% of reviews — better80.0% of reviews
Number of ratings47 — better22
Update frequencyEvery 6 months — betterEvery 18 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank—#186 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better11.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBram BosBLEASS

Customer experience

Perforator

All ratings47 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive86.7%
Neutral6.7%
Negative6.7%

BLEASS Filter

All ratings22 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

In-app purchases

None

Perforator

No in-app purchases

None

BLEASS Filter

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Perforator free?
Perforator costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is BLEASS Filter free?
BLEASS Filter costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Perforator or BLEASS Filter?
Perforator and BLEASS Filter are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 47 and 22 ratings respectively.
Do Perforator or BLEASS Filter have ads?
Neither Perforator nor BLEASS Filter shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Perforator or BLEASS Filter?
Perforator ships an update every 6 months, and BLEASS Filter every 18 months. Most recently, Perforator was updated on September 23, 2026 and BLEASS Filter on September 20, 2026.

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