Comparison

FAC Bandit vs BLEASS Granulizer

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

Head to head
About

FAC Bandit

This app is a multiband audio effect processor that splits your audio into three frequency bands. Each band can be processed independently with its own effect, allowing for detailed sound sculpting and unique sonic transformations. It offers built-in effects and expandable options for creative audio manipulation.

Highlights
  • 3-Band multi effects processor
  • Independent effects per band
  • Built-in Saturator, Lofi, Ring Modulator
  • Expandable effects via In-App Purchase
  • Frequency isolator equalizer
  • Adjustable crossover points with slope control
  • Separate Dry/Wet output controls
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• 3-Band multi effects processor • Each band provides its own effect with mix blending control • Comes with built-in effects: Saturator, Lofi and Ring Modulator • Extendable via In-App purchase in Bandit store: Delay and Reverb • Frequency isolator equaliser (DJ style filter) • Two adjustable crossover points for low and high bands with slope up to 48dB • Separate Dry/Wet output controls • Suitable for any situation, going from subtle to drastic change • Multi-outs support, route each band to separate channels in your DAW • Advanced Responsive Design, portrait and landscape views • AuV3 for iOS (iPad/iPhone) FAC Bandit is a multiband audio effect that splits the audio signal into three bands of frequencies according two adjustable crossover points. Each band is processed independently by its own effect processor and the outputs are then recombined to produce the final effect. Each frequency range is altered with different effects and settings that won't sound the same if applied to the full frequency range. As you have probably realized, FAC Bandit is a wonderful and powerful sound design tool for designers who want to sculpt new personal, exciting and outstanding sounds. Either in a subtle way, without compromising the original tone, or in a more drastic way. - AuV3 and Standalone App - To use multiple outputs, you need a host able to provide additional output busses to the AuV3 plug-in The documentation is available at fredantoncorvest.com/FAC_Bandit.html

About

BLEASS Granulizer

Transform audio into evolving textures and soundscapes with this granular effect processor. Slice audio into grains and modulate parameters like volume, pitch, and playback direction with a real-time 3D visualizer. Sync to host tempo for dynamic sound design.

Highlights
  • Granular effect processor
  • Real-time parameter modulation
  • 3D visualizer
  • Randomization controls
  • Tempo syncing
  • Multi-bus audio input
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BLEASS Granulizer is an innovative granular effect processor crafted for musicians, producers, and sound designers who want to transform incoming audio signals into rich, evolving textures and immersive soundscapes. It works by slicing audio inputs into small "grains" and reassembling them through real-time modulation of different parameters that you can visualize thanks to a 3D visualizer: Modulate - Volume - Pan (represented by width in the visualizer) - Size ( = grain’s duration) - Density ( = frequency of grains generation) - Offset ( = the amount of time between record and play represented by the depth in the 3D visualizer) - Backward/Forward Playback Direction - Shape ( = grain’s envelope, represented by the height dimension in the visualizer) - Warmth ( = strength of the distortion applied to the grain) - Tune ( = grains can be pitched up or down according to different modes: “Fine” / Chromatic / Major / Minor / 5th / Major 7th / Minor 7th / Octave. The amount of randomization can be set with the “dice” knobs. Density, grain size, and offset range can be freely synced or beat synced to the host’s tempo. Touching and holding the visualizer modifies pan and density. BLEASS Granulizer takes up to 4 sources from different busses as inputs (compatible host required such as AUM). When multiple busses are on, each grain is randomly extracted from one of the available sources. BLEASS Granulizer is your unique granular texture effect for reshaping any audio source into a dynamic granular soundscape in ways you've never imagined. Check out www.bleass.com/granulizer for video tutorials and more info!

Screenshots

FAC Bandit4 screens
BLEASS Granulizer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BLEASS Granulizer at none against FAC Bandit's 5. BLEASS Granulizer also leads on price ($6.99 vs $9.99). FAC Bandit's advantage is update cadence (every 4 months vs every 26 months) and review sentiment (88% vs 67%). On rating, ratings volume, ads 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

FAC Bandit costs $9.99 and BLEASS Granulizer $6.99 up front. FAC Bandit sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. BLEASS Granulizer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for FAC Bandit against 4.9 for BLEASS Granulizer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 57 and 40 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 88% of FAC Bandit's written reviews are positive against 67% of BLEASS Granulizer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FAC Bandit ships an update every 4 months, BLEASS Granulizer every 26 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
FAC Bandit versus BLEASS Granulizer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFAC BanditBLEASS Granulizer
Price$9.99$6.99 — better
Rating4.9 (57 ratings)4.9 (40 ratings) — better
Positive reviews88.1% of reviews — better66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings57 — better40
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 26 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFrederic CorvestBLEASS

Customer experience

FAC Bandit

All ratings57 ratings
Positive96.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative3.5%
Written reviews42 reviews
Positive88.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.9%

BLEASS Granulizer

All ratings39 ratings
Positive97.4%
Neutral2.6%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

FAC Bandit

One-time5
  • Multiband Delays$1.99
  • Multiband Reverbs$1.99
  • Small Tip$1.99
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  • Medium Tip$4.99
  • Large Tip$14.99
None

BLEASS Granulizer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FAC Bandit free?
FAC Bandit costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is BLEASS Granulizer free?
BLEASS Granulizer costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, FAC Bandit or BLEASS Granulizer?
BLEASS Granulizer is rated higher. FAC Bandit averages 4.9 out of 5 from 57 ratings, while BLEASS Granulizer averages 4.9 from 40 ratings.
Do FAC Bandit or BLEASS Granulizer have ads?
Neither FAC Bandit nor BLEASS Granulizer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FAC Bandit or BLEASS Granulizer?
FAC Bandit ships an update every 4 months, and BLEASS Granulizer every 26 months. Most recently, FAC Bandit was updated on October 26, 2026 and BLEASS Granulizer on October 25, 2026.

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