FAC Bandit vs BLEASS Granulizer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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.
- 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!
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
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.
| Parameter | FAC Bandit | BLEASS Granulizer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $9.99 | $6.99 — better |
| Rating | 4.9 (57 ratings) | 4.9 (40 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 88.1% of reviews — better | 66.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 57 — better | 40 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months — better | Every 26 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Frederic Corvest | BLEASS |
Customer experience
FAC Bandit
BLEASS Granulizer
In-app purchases
FAC Bandit
- Multiband Delays$1.99
- Multiband Reverbs$1.99
- Small Tip$1.99
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- Medium Tip$4.99
- Large Tip$14.99
BLEASS Granulizer
No in-app purchases









