Comparison

CR vs Blofeld

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

Head to head
About

CR

This app transforms your device into a pocket beat-making companion, inspired by the simplicity and raw heritage of eighties analog drum machines. It offers a pure interface with high-quality samples, combinable patterns, and various arranger variations for creating rhythms.

Highlights
  • 12 Original high quality double-samples
  • 24 Combinable preset patterns
  • 8 Preset fill-ins
  • 7 Arranger variations
  • Shuffle mode (3/4 signature)
  • Background audio playback
  • Audiobus V3 and InterApp audio support
Features
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Holding the simplicity of eighties instruments and carrying their raw heritage to you, it turns your device into a pocket beat making companion. I believe that designing a pure interface, simply displaying your machine without any distraction, was the best way to reflect the spirit of the period it was born. Main characteristics : - 12 Original high quality double-samples - 24 Combinable preset patterns - 8 Preset fill-ins - 7 Arranger variations - 2 Rhythm memory registers - Shuffle mode (3/4 signature) - Separated voice section volumes - Adjustable instruments accentuation - Full machine state auto-save - Background audio playback enabled - Audiobus V3 - InterApp audio Bonuses accessible in your device settings : - Alter the way the patterns are played simultaneously - Alternative « Rock » drum kit with integrated effects - Built-in instruments effects : « Stereo pan » and « Jungle tune » - Built-in audio effects : « Equalizer » and « Distortion » - Built-in global effects : « Delay » and « Reverb » - Mute any instrument - Prevent any instrument from being affected by accents - 3 Synchronized register auto-switching modes I hope you will enjoy it as much as I love it ;-)

About

Blofeld

Experience the classic Waldorf synthesizer sound on your iPad with this app. It offers a powerful wavetable engine for rich, expressive tones and can control hardware units. Compatible with existing soundsets and popular hosts, it brings iconic sounds to your mobile music production.

Highlights
  • Wavetable synthesis engine
  • AUv3 support
  • Hardware control
  • Compatible with existing soundsets
  • Classic Waldorf sound character
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The versatile Waldorf synthesizer classic Blofeld now also available for iPad including auv3 for hosts like Logic, Garageband, Cubasis, AUM and others. With the Blofeld app you can also control your hardware and it is compatible with existing Blofeld soundsets. The sound generation of the Blofeld plugin delivers the typical fat and rich Waldorf sound character that so many Waldorf users worldwide love when they are playing their Blofeld, Q, Q+, Microwave, Microwave II/XT or even the flagship, the Wave. The secret of its sound is a powerful wavetable engine that enables these intense and expressive sounds. This unique synthesis system is based on the revolutionary PPG synthesizers of the early 80s. When you hear the Blofeld for the first time, you’ll immediately remember those edgy, assertive or bell-like timbres that have been an integral part of countless worldwide hits since the PPG era.

Screenshots

CR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: CR at $1.99 against Blofeld's $24.99. CR also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.6) and review sentiment (75% vs 62%). Blofeld's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 7 months). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

CR costs $1.99 and Blofeld $24.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CR holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 28 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of CR's written reviews are positive against 62% of Blofeld's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CR ships an update every 7 months, Blofeld every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
CR versus Blofeld: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCRBlofeld
Price$1.99 — better$24.99
Rating4.9 (10 ratings) — better4.6 (28 ratings)
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews — better62.1% of reviews
Number of ratings1028 — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB117 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDavid RochaixWaldorf Music

Customer experience

CR

All ratings10 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral12.5%
Negative12.5%

Blofeld

All ratings28 ratings
Positive92.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.1%
Written reviews29 reviews
Positive62.1%
Neutral17.2%
Negative20.7%

Bugs and requests

CR

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Blofeld

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • No presets at first, had to delete and re-download the app
  • Some old sysex files don't import properly

Requested features

2 requests
  • Physical emulation mode based on the desktop hardware device
  • Ability to favorite presets

In-app purchases

None

CR

No in-app purchases

None

Blofeld

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CR free?
CR costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Blofeld free?
Blofeld costs $24.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, CR or Blofeld?
CR is rated higher. CR averages 4.9 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Blofeld averages 4.6 from 28 ratings.
Do CR or Blofeld have ads?
Neither CR nor Blofeld shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CR or Blofeld?
CR ships an update every 7 months, and Blofeld every 3 weeks. Most recently, CR was updated on September 10, 2026 and Blofeld on October 1, 2026.

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