Comparison

DrumComputer 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

DrumComputer

This app is a powerful tool for creating synthetic drum sounds and beats. It combines advanced synthesis techniques with flexible modulation and sequencing capabilities, offering intelligent randomizers and pattern editing for endless creative possibilities. Users can design unique drum hits, build complex patterns, and mix them for professional-sounding results.

Highlights
  • 8 layered sound engines
  • Flexible modulation matrix
  • Intelligent sound randomizers
  • 16-step sequencer with pattern generation
  • Auto and manual remixing/fills
  • AUv3 plugin and standalone operation
  • MIDI file export
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DrumComputer is the new specialist for synthetic drums, combining classic and modern synthesis with flexible modulations and luxurious sequencing. Intelligent randomizers, elegant pattern editing and import of your own samples are just a few of the mind blowing possibilities. Enjoy new drums everyday and get inspired by all the creativity that DrumComputer sets free. Just because, there still is all the unheard of... More than 400 global presets and 450 engine presets are shipping with DrumComputer. Add the Sound Randomizer and you have an unlimited source of cool sounds. ::FEATURES:: • 8 Sound Engines, each one layering a Resonator, Wavetable/Analogue, Resynth and Sampler • Filter, Compressor, Overdrive and 2 kinds of Send Reverbs: Room and Hall • 2x Env/LFO, plus Synth-Engine-Modulators, Sequencer-Modulators, ModMatrix • Intelligent Randomizers for endless Drum Sounds • 16 Step Sequencer and Pattern Generator, Probability, Rolls, +/- Step Delay, Swing, Humanize • Auto- und Manual Remixing/Fills • Easy Keyboard Mapping for Patterns, Mutes and Engine Triggers • Keyzones for Rolls, Pitch and Modulation • AUv3 plug-in with MIDI FX support & Standalone • Audio Bounce • MIDI File Export • Multiple Audio/MIDI Outputs • Virtual, Network, External & Bluetooth MIDI • Ableton Link • MIDI Learn & Host Automation • Preset iCloud Sync • Preset Share ••• Sound Engines ••• 8 individual 3-layer synth engines to design, shape and sculpt powerful drum hits. Depth modulation area with envelopes, LFOs, and a complex modulation matrix to change most parameters using a wide array of sources. Finest noise table conversion technology, followed by a filter, distortion and side chain compressor. ••• Sequencer ••• Enjoy smart randomization to create patterns that feel natural and organic and add some feeling to the pattern with swing and 'humanization'. Move various parameters along to match the notes, such as velocity, pitch, decay, probability, roll and offset. ••• Kit Page ••• Bring all the individual sounds together in one place, select new sound presets or even randomly generate new sounds based on various sound type profiles and give your kit some character, punch and an analogue feel! ••• Mix ••• With Volume, Mute, Solo, Pan as well as two reverb return channels you can send any of your sounds to at any time and also assign the mixer parameters as modulation destinations. The Room reverb gives you a nice familiar space, letting you glue together multiple drum sounds, while the Hall reverb gives a massive space you can use either as a utility, or as way to fire your sounds off into the cosmos! ••• Mapping ••• Create up to 16 individual patterns (from scratch, or using the easy copy/paste function), and chain these together into a sequence, up to 16 patterns long. Use your MIDI keyboard or controller to send values that quickly and seamlessly switch between patterns on the fly. Quickly remove and add the individual hits, trigger rolls of different speeds, or even have them as pitch modifiers. ••• Auto- and Manual Remixing/Fills ••• Mash up your patterns with one simple parameter and produce all sorts of automatic and random edits to your sound. Add creative fills and variations to your loop to keep it constantly moving with fresh ideas - great for jamming or to prevent audio stagnation. ••• Wavetable/Resynth Import & Sampler ••• Import your own audiofiles to create Wavetables. Resynthesize Hihats, Snares, even Chords with the Resynth import feature or switch to Sampler mode to play back samples the ordinary way.

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

BLEASS Monolit3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: DrumComputer at every 3 weeks against BLEASS Monolit's every 12 months. DrumComputer also leads on ratings volume (621 vs 82). BLEASS Monolit's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.6). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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. DrumComputer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and BLEASS Monolit sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for DrumComputer against 4.7 for BLEASS Monolit. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DrumComputer has 621 ratings behind it against 82, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 81% of DrumComputer's written reviews are positive against 83% of BLEASS Monolit's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DrumComputer ships an update every 3 weeks, BLEASS Monolit every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on August 7, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
DrumComputer versus BLEASS Monolit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDrumComputerBLEASS Monolit
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (621 ratings) — better4.7 (82 ratings)
Positive reviews80.8% of reviews83.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings621 — better82
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 12 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.612.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1.6 GB35 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperSugar Bytes GmbHBLEASS

Customer experience

DrumComputer

All ratings621 ratings
Positive95.0%
Neutral2.3%
Negative2.7%
Written reviews146 reviews
Positive80.8%
Neutral8.2%
Negative11.0%

BLEASS Monolit

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

Bugs and requests

DrumComputer

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes on startup with iOS 14.2
  • Inability to import samples in some cases
  • MIDI out only supports single channel

Requested features

7 requests
  • Add real-time beat recording
  • Improve MIDI mapping capabilities
  • Add randomization options for tempo, sequence length, and mixing
  • Improve preset management (ability to delete presets)
  • Optimize for better performance and battery life
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  • Add a dedicated envelope for mixer level control
  • Improve signal flow visualization and clarity

BLEASS Monolit

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

DrumComputer

One-time1
  • DrumComputer Full Version$29.99
3 purchases

BLEASS Monolit

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

Questions

Is DrumComputer free?
DrumComputer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BLEASS Monolit free?
BLEASS Monolit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, DrumComputer or BLEASS Monolit?
DrumComputer is rated higher. DrumComputer averages 4.8 out of 5 from 621 ratings, while BLEASS Monolit averages 4.7 from 82 ratings.
Do DrumComputer or BLEASS Monolit have ads?
Neither DrumComputer nor BLEASS Monolit shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DrumComputer or BLEASS Monolit?
DrumComputer ships an update every 3 weeks, and BLEASS Monolit every 12 months. Most recently, DrumComputer was updated on August 7, 2026 and BLEASS Monolit on September 25, 2026.

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