Comparison

SWAM Clarinet 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

SWAM Clarinet

This app offers a highly realistic and expressive virtual clarinet experience for musicians. It utilizes physical modeling technology to dynamically generate sound, responding to subtle playing nuances. Features include a room simulator, EQ, compressor, and extensive MIDI control for a professional sound on mobile devices.

Highlights
  • Physical modeling sound generation
  • Real-time expressive control
  • Room simulator 'Ambiente'
  • EQ and Compressor effects
  • Standalone and AUv3 plugin
  • MPE and MIDI controller support
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SWAM Clarinet for iOS: Unmatched Realism and Expressive Power in Your Hands! Whether you play with a wind controller like the EWI, a keyboard, or any other MIDI device, SWAM Clarinet for iOS gives you unparalleled expressivity. Part of the acclaimed SWAM Solo Woodwinds, SWAM Solo Brass, SWAM Solo Strings, and SWAM String Sections suite, it is a must-have for musicians seeking the most realistic and responsive virtual instruments available. Now featuring the revolutionary Room Simulator "Ambiente", this cutting-edge Physical Modeling technology delivers the depth and nuance of a real woodwind performance—in real time. Unlike sampled libraries, SWAM Clarinet doesn’t rely on pre-recorded sounds but generates authentic performances dynamically, responding to every subtlety of your playing, just like a real clarinet player. New Features and Key Benefits Room Simulator "Ambiente": Take advantage of advanced spatial control with the built-in Room Simulator "Ambiente", allowing you to position the instrument in a realistic acoustic space, interact dynamically with other SWAM instruments in the same virtual room, and create truly immersive performances. Additionally, the EQ and Compressor effects are available for fine-tuning your sound. Standalone and AUv3 Plugin: Perform in real time or integrate SWAM Clarinet seamlessly into your mobile production workflow. Intuitive, Inclusive Interface: Designed for everyone, including blind and visually impaired users. Expressive Control: Play with unmatched expressivity using MPE controllers, keyboards, breath controllers, or other MIDI devices. Top Features at a Glance Access a library of presets, create your own, or import presets from the desktop version. Customize every detail of your sound, including timbre, vibrato, and dynamics. Micro-tune the instrument with the Pitch Manager, supporting devices like MAQAM for advanced tuning systems. Add built-in effects like EQ and Compressor. Play with different instrument models to explore a variety of tonal colors and expressive possibilities. Use AUv3 to integrate with your mobile DAW (Logic, Cubasis, AUM) or apps like Camelot PRO for live performances. Who is SWAM Clarinet for iOS Designed For? Wind Controller Players: Looking for a mobile setup to perform live without needing a computer while still achieving an incredible sound. Keyboard Players: Frustrated by the limited expressive capabilities of normal sample-based plugins? SWAM Clarinet unlocks the full range of expression. Music Producers: Need a mobile setup to produce music from anywhere without carrying around expensive gear? SWAM Clarinet is the solution. Musicians Seeking Expressivity: Looking for a virtual instrument that allows you to express the full range of your musicality easily on your iPhone or iPad. IMPORTANT To fully harness the expressive power of SWAM Clarinet, a controller capable of continuous expression (such as a breath controller, expression pedal, MPE device, or wind controller) is required. Just like a real clarinet player shapes their sound with breath and embouchure, SWAM Clarinet needs expressive input for maximum realism. With SWAM Clarinet for iOS, you have the freedom to create lifelike woodwind performances on your iPhone or iPad. Redefine your music with unparalleled realism and expressive depth—anytime, anywhere.

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
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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

SWAM Clarinet4 screens
BLEASS Filter3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: BLEASS Filter at $1.99 against SWAM Clarinet's $29.99. BLEASS Filter also leads on ratings volume (22 vs 6) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). SWAM Clarinet's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 18 months) and review sentiment (100% vs 83%). On rating, 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

SWAM Clarinet costs $29.99 and BLEASS Filter $1.99 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 SWAM Clarinet against 5.0 for BLEASS Filter. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 22 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of SWAM Clarinet's written reviews are positive against 83% of BLEASS Filter's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SWAM Clarinet ships an update every 2 months, BLEASS Filter every 18 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
SWAM Clarinet versus BLEASS Filter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSWAM ClarinetBLEASS Filter
Price$29.99$1.99 — better
Rating5.0 (6 ratings)5.0 (22 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better83.3% of reviews
Number of ratings622 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 18 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size153 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAudio ModelingBLEASS

Customer experience

SWAM Clarinet

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

BLEASS Filter

All ratings22 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%

In-app purchases

None

SWAM Clarinet

No in-app purchases

None

BLEASS Filter

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SWAM Clarinet free?
SWAM Clarinet costs $29.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is BLEASS Filter free?
BLEASS Filter costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SWAM Clarinet or BLEASS Filter?
SWAM Clarinet and BLEASS Filter are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 6 and 22 ratings respectively.
Do SWAM Clarinet or BLEASS Filter have ads?
Neither SWAM Clarinet nor BLEASS Filter shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SWAM Clarinet or BLEASS Filter?
SWAM Clarinet ships an update every 2 months, and BLEASS Filter every 18 months. Most recently, SWAM Clarinet was updated on November 2, 2026 and BLEASS Filter on November 6, 2026.

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