Comparison

FabFilter Pro vs BLEASS Motion FX

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

Head to head
About

FabFilter Pro

This professional audio plug-in offers flexible gate and expander functionality for mixing and mastering. It features multiple algorithms, precise metering, and customizable side chain options for real-time audio filtering. Requires a compatible host app to function as a plug-in.

Highlights
  • Multiple expander/gate algorithms
  • Program-dependent attack/release
  • Precise metering and level display
  • Low CPU usage
  • Adjustable range, hold, and knee
  • External side chain and MIDI triggering
  • Factory presets
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FabFilter Pro-G is a high quality gate/expander plug-in for mixing and mastering purposes, with flexible side chain options and great interface design. The Pro-G app filters the microphone input and plays it back in real-time. To use Pro-G as a plug-in, you need an AUv3-compatible host app like Auria, AUM or Cubasis. Pro-G will appear in the list of Audio Unit extensions for effect plug-ins in the host app. Key features: - Five perfectly fine-tuned expander/gate algorithms: Classic, Clean, Vocal, Guitar and an upward expansion style - Beautifully program-dependent attack and release curves - Precise and helpful metering, including a real-time level display - Low CPU usage - Adjustable range, hold time and knee settings - Optional look-ahead time up to 10 ms - Expert mode that offers highly customizable side chain and level options, conveniently hidden in normal mode - Mono, stereo or mid/side processing - Up to four times linear-phase oversampling - Zero-latency operation mode - External side chain option - MIDI triggering: open the gate/expander with your MIDI keyboard - Separate dry/wet level settings - Easy to set up for common gating/expansion situations with the included factory presets - Undo/redo and A/B comparison "FabFilter's slick, innovative interfaces make FabFilter Pro-G a joy to use. For pros and beginners alike, Pro-G is a superb tool!" — Music Tech Magazine

About

BLEASS Motion FX

This app provides a creative workflow for sound design with 11 distinct effects. Dynamically modulate these effects using a versatile motion sequencer to explore new sonic territories. Load multiple instances for complex sound manipulation.

Highlights
  • 11 unique audio effects
  • Versatile motion sequencer
  • Dynamic parameter modulation
  • Load multiple instances
  • Cross-platform availability (iOS, Windows, macOS)
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BLEASS Motion FX offers a new and creative workflow to effects sound design. Choose between 11 different effects and dynamically modulate it thanks to a highly versatile motion sequencer. Load as many instances of Motion FX as you want and unveil new sonic territories! BLEASS Motion FX contains 11 different effects which you can modulate precisely thanks to an intuitive and comprehensive sequencer. The 11 effects included are: - Low Pass Filter - High Pass Filter - Band Pass Filter - Volume - Pan - Pitch Shifter - Frequency Shifter - Ring Modulator - Warmth - Bit Crusher - Delay Each effect has a parameter automated by the sequencer and can have one or more secondary parameters. Pick an effect and then modulate it dynamically thanks to the motion sequencer. When switching effects, the motion sequencer keeps its state to invite you to new sound design ideas! BLEASS Motion FX is also available for Windows & macOS More detailed information are available on https://www.bleass.com/motionfx/

Screenshots

BLEASS Motion FX4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: BLEASS Motion FX at $7.99 against FabFilter Pro's $29.99. BLEASS Motion FX also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 14.0). FabFilter Pro's advantage is update cadence (every 9 months vs every 54 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On review sentiment, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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

FabFilter Pro costs $29.99 and BLEASS Motion FX $7.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

FabFilter Pro holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 16 and 13 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FabFilter Pro ships an update every 9 months, BLEASS Motion FX every 54 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
FabFilter Pro versus BLEASS Motion FX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFabFilter ProBLEASS Motion FX
Price$29.99$7.99 — better
Rating5.0 (16 ratings) — better4.8 (13 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings16 — better13
Update frequencyEvery 9 months — betterEvery 54 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS14.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFabFilterBLEASS

Customer experience

FabFilter Pro

All ratings16 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

BLEASS Motion FX

All ratings13 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

FabFilter Pro

No in-app purchases

None

BLEASS Motion FX

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FabFilter Pro free?
FabFilter Pro costs $29.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is BLEASS Motion FX free?
BLEASS Motion FX costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, FabFilter Pro or BLEASS Motion FX?
FabFilter Pro is rated higher. FabFilter Pro averages 5.0 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while BLEASS Motion FX averages 4.8 from 13 ratings.
Do FabFilter Pro or BLEASS Motion FX have ads?
Neither FabFilter Pro nor BLEASS Motion FX shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FabFilter Pro or BLEASS Motion FX?
FabFilter Pro ships an update every 9 months, and BLEASS Motion FX every 54 months. Most recently, FabFilter Pro was updated on October 14, 2026 and BLEASS Motion FX on October 7, 2026.

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