Comparison

SimplyPhaser vs BLEASS Arpeggiator

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

Head to head
About

SimplyPhaser

Apply a classic phaser audio effect to your music with this straightforward tool. It uses all-pass filters to create out-of-phase signal copies for a retro sound. Use it within compatible music hosts or directly within the app.

Highlights
  • Classic phaser audio effect
  • All-pass filter implementation
  • AUv3 app extension support
  • Standalone app experimentation
  • Retro sound generation
Features
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A simple but straightforward phaser audio effect to give you that nice retro feel. Unlike the SimplyFlange effect that is also available, this filter does not involve any delay buffer. Rather, it uses a string of all-pass filters to generate out-of-phase copies of the input signal. These are mixed together to produce the classic phasing effect. The filter lives in an AUv3 app extension so it is available for use in any host app that supports AudioUnit components such as AUM or Cubasis or GarageBand. You can also experiment with the audio effect directly in this app.

About

BLEASS Arpeggiator

This app offers advanced arpeggiation capabilities for musicians, going beyond traditional patterns with polyrhythms and polyphony. Its intuitive interface encourages on-the-fly experimentation, enhanced by performance controllers, LFOs, and a motion sequencer. It also includes a built-in FM synth for sound generation or can be used with other instruments.

Highlights
  • Advanced arpeggiation patterns
  • Polyphony and polyrhythms
  • Hands-on creative interface
  • XY pads and LFOs
  • Motion Sequencer
  • Built-in FM synth
  • MIDI output for external synths
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A new and unique Arpeggiator by BLEASS & Canblaster. Use it as a MIDI FX to control any synth or as an AUv3 Instrument thanks to its built-in FM Synth! BLEASS Arpeggiator takes the inspirationally melodic power of a classic synth arpeggiator and supercharges it with modern features demanded by today’s musicians. Developed in collaboration with top French producer Canblaster, BLEASS Arpeggiator’s capabilities extend far beyond the clichéd up-and-down monophonic patterns of an old-school synth arpeggiator, with polyrhythms, polyphony, and a large collection of highly configurable arpeggio patterns built in. The focus of BLEASS Arpeggiator is creativity and experimentation. The plugin’s hands-on user interface is as intuitive and spontaneous to use as a classic subtractive synth, so varying and adapting arpeggios on-the-fly is an easy, fun and organic experience. The plugin recognises incoming performance controllers, and includes a pair of XY pads, a pair of advanced LFOs and BLEASS’ signature Motion Sequencer. These can modulate the arpeggiator’s parameters, unlocking a deep level of creativity that is simply not available from modern step-sequencer-style arpeggiators. BLEASS Arpeggiator also offers a built-in sound generator. This is a cut-down yet great-sounding FM synth that’s perfect for creating bright, sweet and punchy sounds that can work well with an arpeggio line. You can of course use BLEASS Arpeggiator with any other synth too, with each instance of the plugin creating its own MIDI source that can be routed to any instrument within your project. More information, technical specifications and tutorials available on https://www.bleass.com/arpeggiator BLEASS Arpeggiator is available as an AUv3 plugin or standalone App. BLEASS Arpeggiator is also available for Windows, and macOS.

Screenshots

SimplyPhaser2 screens
BLEASS Arpeggiator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: BLEASS Arpeggiator at 75% against SimplyPhaser's 0%. BLEASS Arpeggiator also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (54 vs 1). SimplyPhaser's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $14.99) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 months). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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

SimplyPhaser costs $0.99 and BLEASS Arpeggiator $14.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BLEASS Arpeggiator holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BLEASS Arpeggiator has 54 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of SimplyPhaser's written reviews are positive against 75% of BLEASS Arpeggiator's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SimplyPhaser ships an update every 3 weeks, BLEASS Arpeggiator every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
SimplyPhaser versus BLEASS Arpeggiator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimplyPhaserBLEASS Arpeggiator
Price$0.99 — better$14.99
Rating3.0 (1 ratings)4.8 (54 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews75.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings154 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.415.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBrad HowesBLEASS

Customer experience

SimplyPhaser

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative50.0%

BLEASS Arpeggiator

All ratings54 ratings
Positive96.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative3.7%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

None

SimplyPhaser

No in-app purchases

None

BLEASS Arpeggiator

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SimplyPhaser free?
SimplyPhaser costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is BLEASS Arpeggiator free?
BLEASS Arpeggiator costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SimplyPhaser or BLEASS Arpeggiator?
BLEASS Arpeggiator is rated higher. SimplyPhaser averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while BLEASS Arpeggiator averages 4.8 from 54 ratings.
Do SimplyPhaser or BLEASS Arpeggiator have ads?
Neither SimplyPhaser nor BLEASS Arpeggiator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SimplyPhaser or BLEASS Arpeggiator?
SimplyPhaser ships an update every 3 weeks, and BLEASS Arpeggiator every 6 months. Most recently, SimplyPhaser was updated on September 17, 2026 and BLEASS Arpeggiator on September 20, 2026.

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