Comparison

BLEASS Alpha Synthesizer vs VADrum2

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

Head to head
About

BLEASS Alpha Synthesizer

This versatile polyphonic synthesizer offers a virtual analog sound engine inspired by classic hardware. It provides intuitive sound design tools, efficient CPU usage, and a unique motion sequencer for expressive modulation. Explore a vast library of presets and create unique sounds for your music.

Highlights
  • Virtual analog polyphonic stereo synthesizer
  • Intuitive sound design interface
  • CPU efficient for live performance
  • Unique motion sequencer
  • Built-in arpeggiator
  • Over 200 factory presets
  • Audio Unit V3 compatible
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BLEASS Alpha Synthesizer is a versatile virtual analogue polyphonic synthesizer built for immediate, hands-on sound design. Its three oscillators combine variable waveshapes and pulse widths with unison, hard sync, cross modulation and ring modulation, while dual variable-state filters with drive add further colour and character. The streamlined interface follows the natural signal path, keeping powerful synthesis controls accessible at a glance. Bring sounds to life with three ADSR envelopes, two multi-waveform LFOs and extensive modulation possibilities, while the Motion Sequencer adds rhythmic and expressive movement that can work hand in hand with the built-in arpeggiator. MPE support extends the performance possibilities, and BLEASS' efficient audio engine keeps the experience smooth and responsive on mobile devices. A complete built-in effects section includes Overdrive, Bitcrusher, Tremolo, filtered ping-pong Delay and Reverb, adding everything from subtle movement to more radical processing directly within the synth. More than 200 factory presets provide ready-to-play sounds and starting points for your own creations. BLEASS Alpha Synthesizer can be used as a standalone app or AUv3 instrument on iPhone and iPad. Also available for Windows and macOS. More information and technical specifications available on: https://www.bleass.com/alpha/

About

VADrum2

Create electronic music with a virtual analog drum machine. Features a synthesizer with 27 voices, built-in effects, and a powerful sequencer. Save projects to iCloud and use it as a standalone app or an Audio Unit Extension.

Highlights
  • 27 virtual analog and sample playback drum voices
  • Integrated delay, chorus, flanger, reverb, EQ, and compressor
  • 16-bar pattern sequencer with parameter automation
  • Stand-alone app and AUv3 extension support
  • Ableton Link and Bluetooth MIDI compatibility
  • iCloud Drive project saving
  • Universal Purchase for iOS and macOS
Features
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VADrum2 is a virtual analog drum machine for iPhone, iPad and Mac. VADrum2 consists of drum synthesizer, effects and a sequencer. The drum synthesizer includes 27 drum voices, which are 23 virtual analog modules and 4 sample playback modules and they are inspired by the iconic analog drum machines of the 1980’s. The Effects includes delay, chorus, flanger, reverb, eq, and compressor. The sequencer offers ability to program 16 bar pattern per clip and parameter automation. Project files can be saved in iCloud Drive. VADrum2 works as a stand alone or as an Audio Unit Extension (AUv3). Stand Alone supports Ableton Link, Bluetooth MIDI and MIDI IN/OUT. Main Features Drum Synthesizer - 27 drum synthesizer modules (24 virtual analog and 4 sample playback) Sequencer - 16 bar patterns per clip. Total 16 clips. - Parameter automation. Audio Export - Linear PCM format (AIFF, WAV and CAF) and compressed format (AAC) - Support iCloud Drive. - Support Universal Purchase (Works on iOS devices and macOS devices) - Support Ableton Link, Bluetooth MIDI, MIDI In / Out. - Support Audio Unit Extension (AUv3) System Requirements - AudioUnit Extension (AUv3) requires host application which support AudioUnit Extension. - AudioUnit Extension (AUv3) is supported by Apple Garage Band on iOS and macOS, and Apple Logic on Mac. For any other DAW, it depends on the application and some of them don’t support AudioUnit Extension (AUv3).

Screenshots

BLEASS Alpha Synthesizer4 screens
VADrum24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: VADrum2 at $3.99 against BLEASS Alpha Synthesizer's $14.99. VADrum2 also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10). BLEASS Alpha Synthesizer's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.5) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

BLEASS Alpha Synthesizer costs $14.99 and VADrum2 $3.99 up front. BLEASS Alpha Synthesizer sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. VADrum2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BLEASS Alpha Synthesizer holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BLEASS Alpha Synthesizer has 109 ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of BLEASS Alpha Synthesizer's written reviews are positive against 75% of VADrum2's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BLEASS Alpha Synthesizer ships an update every 2 months, VADrum2 every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
BLEASS Alpha Synthesizer versus VADrum2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBLEASS Alpha SynthesizerVADrum2
Price$14.99$3.99 — better
Rating4.9 (109 ratings) — better4.5 (16 ratings)
Positive reviews86.1% of reviews — better75.0% of reviews
Number of ratings109 — better16
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS15.014.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB27 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperBLEASSRyo Togawa

Customer experience

BLEASS Alpha Synthesizer

All ratings108 ratings
Positive97.2%
Neutral1.9%
Negative0.9%
Written reviews36 reviews
Positive86.1%
Neutral11.1%
Negative2.8%

VADrum2

All ratings16 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral6.3%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

BLEASS Alpha Synthesizer

One-time10
  • Sound Of Izrael Preset Pack$2.99
  • Red Sky Lullaby Preset Pack$2.99
  • MPE Preset Pack #1$3.99
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  • Lily Jordy Preset Pack$3.99
  • The GarageBand Guide Pack$3.99
  • Hoops Collection #1$3.99
  • Yawdel Preset Pack$3.99
  • Funk Preset Pack$3.99
  • Torley Preset Pack$4.99
  • The Sound Test Room Pack$4.99
None

VADrum2

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BLEASS Alpha Synthesizer free?
BLEASS Alpha Synthesizer costs $14.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is VADrum2 free?
VADrum2 costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, BLEASS Alpha Synthesizer or VADrum2?
BLEASS Alpha Synthesizer is rated higher. BLEASS Alpha Synthesizer averages 4.9 out of 5 from 109 ratings, while VADrum2 averages 4.5 from 16 ratings.
Do BLEASS Alpha Synthesizer or VADrum2 have ads?
Neither BLEASS Alpha Synthesizer nor VADrum2 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BLEASS Alpha Synthesizer or VADrum2?
BLEASS Alpha Synthesizer ships an update every 2 months, and VADrum2 every 5 months. Most recently, BLEASS Alpha Synthesizer was updated on October 26, 2026 and VADrum2 on October 27, 2026.

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