# Tone Scan vs BLEASS Monolit

The clearest difference is rating: BLEASS Monolit at 4.7 against Tone Scan's 3.2. BLEASS Monolit also leads on review sentiment (83% vs 50%) and ratings volume (83 vs 6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tone Scan sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and BLEASS Monolit sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

BLEASS Monolit holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BLEASS Monolit has 83 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Tone Scan's written reviews are positive against 83% of BLEASS Monolit's.

Tone Scan ships an update every 7 months, BLEASS Monolit every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tone Scan | BLEASS Monolit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.2 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tone-scan/id1435240826/reviews) | **[4.7 (83 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bleass-monolit/id1589410030/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **83** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **83.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 7 months** | Every 12 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 4 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Openchord Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1435193332) | [BLEASS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1220444177) |

## What reviewers say

### Tone Scan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tone-scan/id1435240826)

Analyze live or recorded audio to reveal musical details like pitch, timbre, and tonal balance. This app offers three live scans to help you understand sound more deeply, simplifying tasks like instrument tuning and learning songs by ear.

**Highlights:** Chromatic spectrum analysis, Polyphonic tuner, Note mix for tonal balance, Pitch recognition, Timbre analysis, Instrument tuning, Chord and key spelling

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Audio Free Trial | Free | one-time |
| Unlock Audio | $4.99 | one-time |


### BLEASS Monolit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bleass-monolit/id1589410030)

This app offers a powerful yet intuitive mono-synthesizer for creating a wide range of sounds, from deep basses to sparkling arpeggios. It features a user-friendly interface with tactile controls and a randomizer for sonic inspiration, along with factory presets and purchasable sound packs.

**Highlights:** Intuitive mono-synthesizer, Analogue sound engine, User-friendly interface, Random sound generator, Factory presets, Additional sound packs

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Abyssal Preset Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Leads Preset Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Basses Preset Pack | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tone Scan free?

Tone Scan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is BLEASS Monolit free?

BLEASS Monolit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Tone Scan or BLEASS Monolit?

BLEASS Monolit is rated higher. Tone Scan averages 3.2 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while BLEASS Monolit averages 4.7 from 83 ratings.

### Do Tone Scan or BLEASS Monolit have ads?

Neither Tone Scan nor BLEASS Monolit shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tone Scan or BLEASS Monolit?

Tone Scan ships an update every 7 months, and BLEASS Monolit every 12 months. Most recently, Tone Scan was updated on October 22, 2026 and BLEASS Monolit on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*