Comparison

Filterstep vs BLEASS Monolit

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

Head to head
About

Filterstep

This app offers a creative motion filter plugin for real-time rhythmic movement. Explore intricate patterns and sonic possibilities with various filter effect settings and randomization. Shape any sound into a unique groove.

Highlights
  • Real-time rhythmic movement
  • Intricate filter effect settings
  • Filter randomization
  • Three filter types
  • Sequencer movement control
  • Infinity mode
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Filterstep is a creative motion filter plugin which provides all kinds of intricate rhythmic movement to any input in real-time. It can give you incredibly complex and nuanced results based on various filter effect settings, and almost infinite possibilities for sonic exploration through filter randomization. You can choose between three filter types, range, frequency, quantization, sequencer movement and more. Craft interesting patterns, or let it run endlessly using the infinity mode. Add filter motion and shape any sound into a groove.

About

BLEASS Monolit

This app offers a powerful yet intuitive mono-synthesizer for creating a wide range of sounds, from deep basses to sparkling arpeggios. It features a user-friendly interface with tactile controls and a randomizer for sonic inspiration, along with factory presets and purchasable sound packs.

Highlights
  • Intuitive mono-synthesizer
  • Analogue sound engine
  • User-friendly interface
  • Random sound generator
  • Factory presets
  • Additional sound packs
Features
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BLEASS Monolit combines the warm analogue character of BLEASS Alpha with the expressive sound design capabilities of BLEASS Omega. The result is a powerful and efficient mono synthesizer designed for basses, leads, arpeggios, sound effects, and electronic textures. Monolit delivers rich sound while maintaining very low CPU usage, allowing smooth performance even with multiple instances. Its streamlined interface makes sound design fast and intuitive, with responsive controls that feel precise and immediate on touch devices. For instant inspiration, the Dice button generates new synth patches using a musical randomization engine designed to produce usable and unique results. A wide library of factory presets is included, covering basses, leads, sequences, effects, and more, with additional sound packs available separately. Whether you are producing electronic music, designing cinematic soundscapes, or exploring experimental synthesis, Monolit provides a fast and accessible workflow with deep creative potential. Also available for Desktop in AU, VST3, and AAX formats. Learn more at bleass.com/monolit

Screenshots

Filterstep2 screens
BLEASS Monolit3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Filterstep at none against BLEASS Monolit's 3. Filterstep also leads on iOS requirement (9.3 vs 12.0). BLEASS Monolit's advantage is review sentiment (83% vs 73%). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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

Both are free to download. BLEASS Monolit sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Filterstep asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Filterstep against 4.7 for BLEASS Monolit. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 42 and 82 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 73% of Filterstep's written reviews are positive against 83% of BLEASS Monolit's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Filterstep ships an update every 6 months, BLEASS Monolit every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Filterstep versus BLEASS Monolit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFilterstepBLEASS Monolit
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (42 ratings)4.7 (82 ratings)
Positive reviews73.3% of reviews83.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4282 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 months — betterEvery 12 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.3 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB35 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperAUDIOMODERNBLEASS

Customer experience

Filterstep

All ratings42 ratings
Positive88.1%
Neutral4.8%
Negative7.1%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive73.3%
Neutral13.3%
Negative13.3%

BLEASS Monolit

All ratings82 ratings
Positive95.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative4.9%
Written reviews30 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%

In-app purchases

None

Filterstep

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

BLEASS Monolit

One-time3
  • Abyssal Preset Pack$3.99
  • Leads Preset Pack$3.99
  • Basses Preset Pack$3.99

Questions

Is Filterstep free?
Filterstep is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BLEASS Monolit free?
BLEASS Monolit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Filterstep or BLEASS Monolit?
Filterstep and BLEASS Monolit are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 42 and 82 ratings respectively.
Do Filterstep or BLEASS Monolit have ads?
Neither Filterstep nor BLEASS Monolit shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Filterstep or BLEASS Monolit?
Filterstep ships an update every 6 months, and BLEASS Monolit every 12 months. Most recently, Filterstep was updated on October 1, 2026 and BLEASS Monolit on October 7, 2026.

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