Comparison

Black Distortion 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

Black Distortion

This audio plugin emulates a classic distortion pedal, offering versatile gain levels from mild overdrive to fuzzy tones. It features a unique filter control to shape high-end frequencies and a volume control for perfect integration with your existing sound. Use it as a primary distortion, a dirty channel for amplifiers, or a boost for solos.

Highlights
  • RAT2 distortion pedal emulation
  • Adjustable gain from overdrive to fuzz
  • Legendary filter control for treble shaping
  • Volume control for clean tone matching
  • Standalone, AudioUnit v3, and Inter-App Audio support
Features
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The Black Distortion plugin modeled on RAT2* distortion pedal will be your go-to distortion plugin for every recording, whether it’s rock, blues, punk, or jazz. The beauty of the Black Distortion plugin lies in its versatility. Used as a primary distortion, it excels at arena rock rhythm tones and soaring leads. Do you have an amplifier plugin with too much headroom? Let the Black Distortion plugin be your dirty channel. Maybe you already love your amplifier plugin distortion. Use the Black Distortion plugin as a boost for solos and get the extra kick you need. The Black Distortion plugin features the legendary filter control. Turn it to the right to roll off brittle high-end frequencies. Having trouble cutting through the mix? Turn it to the left and allow the natural brightness of your instrument to shine through. Black Distortion plugin dials in the perfect amount of gain, from mild overdrive to full out fuzzy assault, and the volume control lets you dial it in just perfectly against your bypassed clean tone. Legal Disclaimer: *All product names are trademarks of their respective owners, which are in no way associated or affiliated with Nembrini Audio SRL. These product names, descriptions and images are provided for the sole purpose of identifying the specific products that were studied during Nembrini Audio’s sound design process. Works as a standalone app, AudioUnit v3 effect, or Inter-App Audio effect

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

Black Distortion1 screens
BLEASS Monolit3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Black Distortion at none against BLEASS Monolit's 3. Black Distortion also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). BLEASS Monolit's advantage is update cadence (every 12 months vs every 61 months) and review sentiment (83% vs 67%). On price, ads, 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

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Black Distortion holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 24 and 83 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of Black Distortion's written reviews are positive against 83% of BLEASS Monolit's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Black Distortion ships an update every 61 months, BLEASS Monolit every 12 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Black Distortion versus BLEASS Monolit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlack DistortionBLEASS Monolit
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (24 ratings) — better4.7 (83 ratings)
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews83.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2483 — better
Update frequencyEvery 61 monthsEvery 12 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS1512.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB35 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperNembrini AudioBLEASS

Customer experience

Black Distortion

All ratings24 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%

BLEASS Monolit

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

In-app purchases

None

Black Distortion

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 Black Distortion free?
Black Distortion 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, Black Distortion or BLEASS Monolit?
Black Distortion is rated higher. Black Distortion averages 5.0 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while BLEASS Monolit averages 4.7 from 83 ratings.
Do Black Distortion or BLEASS Monolit have ads?
Neither Black Distortion nor BLEASS Monolit shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Black Distortion or BLEASS Monolit?
Black Distortion ships an update every 61 months, and BLEASS Monolit every 12 months. Most recently, Black Distortion was updated on October 24, 2026 and BLEASS Monolit on October 24, 2026.

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