FabFilter Pro vs BLEASS Motion FX
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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.
- 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/
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
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.
| Parameter | FabFilter Pro | BLEASS Motion FX |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $29.99 | $7.99 — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (16 ratings) — better | 4.8 (13 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 16 — better | 13 |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months — better | Every 54 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | FabFilter | BLEASS |
Customer experience
FabFilter Pro
BLEASS Motion FX
In-app purchases
FabFilter Pro
No in-app purchases
BLEASS Motion FX
No in-app purchases





