Decent Sampler vs BLEASS Monolit
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Decent Sampler
This app lets you use professional-quality sample libraries on your mobile device, supporting Decent Samples, SF2, and EXS files. It functions as a standalone app and an AUv3 plugin for use with other music production applications.
- Use Decent Samples libraries
- Supports SF2 and EXS files
- AUv3 plugin compatibility
- Standalone app functionality
- Access to new libraries weekly
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Did you ever wish you could use professional quality sample libraries on your mobile device? Now you can! The Decent Samples plugin is a sample player that allows you to use your favorite Decent Samples sample libraries on the go (as well as SF2s, SFZs, and EXS files). Many of the most popular Decent Samples releases are available through the app with more being added every week. Because it's also an AUv3 plugin, you can use it from within GarageBand or with AUM.
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.
- Intuitive mono-synthesizer
- Analogue sound engine
- User-friendly interface
- Random sound generator
- Factory presets
- Additional sound packs
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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
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Decent Sampler at weekly against BLEASS Monolit's every 12 months. BLEASS Monolit's advantage is review sentiment (81% vs 52%). On price, rating, ratings volume 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
Both are free to download. Decent Sampler sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and BLEASS Monolit sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Decent Sampler against 4.7 for BLEASS Monolit. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 53 and 83 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 52% of Decent Sampler's written reviews are positive against 81% of BLEASS Monolit's.
Decent Sampler ships an update weekly, BLEASS Monolit every 12 months. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.
| Parameter | Decent Sampler | BLEASS Monolit |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (53 ratings) | 4.7 (83 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 52.2% of reviews | 80.6% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 53 | 83 — better |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 12 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 41 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Decidedly, LLC | BLEASS |
Customer experience
Decent Sampler
BLEASS Monolit
Bugs and requests
Decent Sampler
Reported bugs
23 issues- Instant crash on load
- App stopped working after iOS update
- AUV3 crashes out of nowhere
- Unresponsive upon opening
- Server issues for login
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- Instrument remains stuck on a note
- Projects need to be reloaded to show app
- Crash when loading samples
- Failing to load presets when reloading host project
- Adding unwanted temp presets
- Crashing when selecting different samples
- Login prompt won't let paste text
- Can't paste password to login
- Login screen covered by keyboard
- Error 500 when downloading
- Restore Purchases button not working
- Forgotten Password button not working
- Invalid email address for registration
- No URL found when downloading sound packs
- Clicking sounds while using
- Glitching, clicking, and ghost sounds on held notes
- Instrument crashes after a few minutes
- Earthquake pad 02 glitching
Requested features
14 requests- Add user/pass fill from password keeper
- Implement a download manager for multiple instruments
- Allow running within IAA or Audiobus
- Add ability to clear cache
- Fix multi-track support in AUV3
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- Add MIDI sequencing
- Add pitch bend functionality
- Add velocity response curve knob
- Add filter stage and more flexible envelope
- Allow disabling iOS auto-lock
- Configure receiving MIDI channel
- Improve preset selection
- Add dark mode
- Support VoiceOver
BLEASS Monolit
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Decent Sampler
- Ukelin$0.99
- Weber 1929 Baby Grand$4.99
- Decent Sampler Store Item 5$4.99
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- Indie Guitar$5.99
- Decent Sampler Store Item 8$7.99
- Viola Ensemble$9.99
- Indie Bass$9.99
- Decent Sampler Store Item 10$9.99
- Decent Samples Store Item 20$20.00
- Decent Samples Store Item 29$29.00
BLEASS Monolit
- Abyssal Preset Pack$3.99
- Leads Preset Pack$3.99
- Basses Preset Pack$3.99
Questions
Is Decent Sampler free?
Is BLEASS Monolit free?
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