Comparison

SquareSynth 2 vs BLEASS Megalit

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

Head to head
About

SquareSynth 2

Create 8-bit style music with this professional chiptune synthesizer. It offers versatile sound design inspired by classic consoles and integrates with modern music production tools.

Highlights
  • 8-bit style synthesizer
  • NES and Commodore 64 inspired
  • Audio Unit (AUv3) support
  • Audiobus support
  • 8 multitimbral channels
  • Looping sound recorder with .wav sharing
Features
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SquareSynth is an 8bit style synthesizer. It takes features from the NES console, and the Commodore 64 personal computer. It is a versatile, pro-quality chiptune music maker. Easily integrates with Audio Unit (AUv3) hosts to create a complete song writing solution. If you would like to experiment with lofi sounds and textures with modern features, look no farther. Features: ▷ Audiobus support. ▷ Audio Unit Version 3 support. ▷ 8 multitimbral channels (5 voices each), accessible via MIDI. ▷ Each voice contains 4 waveforms (Pulse, 4-bit Triangle, Short Noise, Long Noise). ▷ Classic 8bit arcade video game sounds (blorp). ▷ Multi-mode Filter. ▷ Looping sound recorder, with .wav file sharing.

About

BLEASS Megalit

This powerful music synthesizer offers a vast sonic palette with advanced wavetable and subtractive oscillators, flexible filtering, and extensive modulation sources. Its intuitive interface makes complex sound design accessible to all musicians.

Highlights
  • Advanced wavetable oscillators
  • Per-oscillator unison mode
  • Noise generator with filtering
  • Resonant filters and waveshaper
  • Multiple LFOs for complex modulation
  • Motion Sequencer for repeating patterns
  • Built-in multi-band compressor
Features
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With its blend of wavetable and classic subtractive oscillators, flexible filtering and post-processing, and an extensive set of advanced modulation sources, BLEASS Megalit provides sound designers with a vast palette of timbral tints, shades, and colours to explore. Thanks to BLEASS' super-intuitive interface design, that entire sonic palette is within easy reach of even the most non-technical musicians. Megalit includes many innovations that will empower your sound designs: * Advanced wavetable oscillators with independent wavetable position and Fold controls across more than 130 wavetables. * Per-oscillator Unison mode for creating rich, layered sounds without loading additional synth instances. * Dedicated noise generator with high-pass and low-pass filters for flexible non-tonal sounds and sound components. * Resonant high-pass and low-pass filters, plus built-in Waveshaper and Bit Crusher processors for powerful sound shaping. * Four LFOs with independent timing curves and output smoothing for highly detailed modulation. * Advanced Motion Sequencer for creating complex repeating modulation patterns. * Per-patch performance controller response curves for expressive and predictable playability. * Built-in preset randomizer that generates inspiring, usable sounds at the touch of a button. * Built-in multiband upward/downward compressor for precise control over dynamics, punch, and presence. All of Megalit's parameters, settings, and controls are presented with intuitive visual feedback, so you always know exactly what the synth is doing. Despite its immense sonic capabilities, Megalit remains exceptionally CPU-efficient, leaving plenty of headroom for additional instruments, effects, or simply more instances of Megalit. BLEASS Megalit is available as an AUv3 plug-in or standalone app. Also available for Windows and Mac. More information: https://www.bleass.com/megalit

Screenshots

SquareSynth 24 screens
BLEASS Megalit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: SquareSynth 2 at $9.99 against BLEASS Megalit's $19.99. SquareSynth 2 also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 13) and update cadence (monthly vs every 6 months). BLEASS Megalit's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.1) and review sentiment (72% vs 63%). On ratings volume, ads, 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

SquareSynth 2 costs $9.99 and BLEASS Megalit $19.99 up front. BLEASS Megalit sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. SquareSynth 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BLEASS Megalit holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 37 and 32 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of SquareSynth 2's written reviews are positive against 72% of BLEASS Megalit's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SquareSynth 2 ships an update monthly, BLEASS Megalit every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
SquareSynth 2 versus BLEASS Megalit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSquareSynth 2BLEASS Megalit
Price$9.99 — better$19.99
Rating4.1 (37 ratings)4.6 (32 ratings) — better
Positive reviews62.5% of reviews72.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings37 — better32
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB172 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJames NavarroBLEASS

Customer experience

SquareSynth 2

All ratings37 ratings
Positive75.7%
Neutral10.8%
Negative13.5%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive62.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative25.0%

BLEASS Megalit

All ratings32 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral6.3%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive72.2%
Neutral16.7%
Negative11.1%

In-app purchases

None

SquareSynth 2

No in-app purchases

13 purchases

BLEASS Megalit

One-time13
  • Electronisounds Presets PackFree
  • Conrad Keely Preset PackFree
  • FXs & Risers Preset PackFree
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  • Oddity Preset Pack$0.99
  • Lektrique Preset Pack$0.99
  • Pogman Preset Pack$1.99
  • VNR Preset Pack$1.99
  • Instant Sounds Preset Pack$1.99
  • ERAE Preset Pack$3.99
  • Megalight Preset Pack$3.99
  • Expressive Presets Pack #1$3.99
  • The Sound Test Room Pack$3.99
  • The Sound Test Room Pack #2$4.99

Questions

Is SquareSynth 2 free?
SquareSynth 2 costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is BLEASS Megalit free?
BLEASS Megalit costs $19.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SquareSynth 2 or BLEASS Megalit?
BLEASS Megalit is rated higher. SquareSynth 2 averages 4.1 out of 5 from 37 ratings, while BLEASS Megalit averages 4.6 from 32 ratings.
Do SquareSynth 2 or BLEASS Megalit have ads?
Neither SquareSynth 2 nor BLEASS Megalit shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SquareSynth 2 or BLEASS Megalit?
SquareSynth 2 ships an update monthly, and BLEASS Megalit every 6 months. Most recently, SquareSynth 2 was updated on September 26, 2026 and BLEASS Megalit on September 20, 2026.

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