Comparison

BLEASS Megalit vs Phase Monkey

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

Head to head
About

BLEASS Megalit

This powerful music synthesizer offers a vast sonic palette with advanced wavetable and subtractive oscillators, flexible filtering, and extensive modulation sources. Its intuitive interface makes complex sound design accessible to all musicians.

Highlights
  • Advanced wavetable oscillators
  • Per-oscillator unison mode
  • Noise generator with filtering
  • Resonant filters and waveshaper
  • Multiple LFOs for complex modulation
  • Motion Sequencer for repeating patterns
  • Built-in multi-band compressor
Features
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With its blend of wavetable and classic subtractive oscillators, flexible filtering and post-processing, and an extensive set of advanced modulation sources, BLEASS Megalit provides sound designers with a vast palette of timbral tints, shades, and colours to explore. Thanks to BLEASS' super-intuitive interface design, that entire sonic palette is within easy reach of even the most non-technical musicians. Megalit includes many innovations that will empower your sound designs: * Advanced wavetable oscillators with independent wavetable position and Fold controls across more than 130 wavetables. * Per-oscillator Unison mode for creating rich, layered sounds without loading additional synth instances. * Dedicated noise generator with high-pass and low-pass filters for flexible non-tonal sounds and sound components. * Resonant high-pass and low-pass filters, plus built-in Waveshaper and Bit Crusher processors for powerful sound shaping. * Four LFOs with independent timing curves and output smoothing for highly detailed modulation. * Advanced Motion Sequencer for creating complex repeating modulation patterns. * Per-patch performance controller response curves for expressive and predictable playability. * Built-in preset randomizer that generates inspiring, usable sounds at the touch of a button. * Built-in multiband upward/downward compressor for precise control over dynamics, punch, and presence. All of Megalit's parameters, settings, and controls are presented with intuitive visual feedback, so you always know exactly what the synth is doing. Despite its immense sonic capabilities, Megalit remains exceptionally CPU-efficient, leaving plenty of headroom for additional instruments, effects, or simply more instances of Megalit. BLEASS Megalit is available as an AUv3 plug-in or standalone app. Also available for Windows and Mac. More information: https://www.bleass.com/megalit

About

Phase Monkey

Explore a versatile digital synthesizer inspired by 1980s phase distortion technology. Create a wide range of sounds from warm pads to aggressive basses with its unique engine and eight-stage envelopes. Optimized for touch interaction, it also supports MIDI controllers and runs across Apple devices.

Highlights
  • Phase distortion synth engine
  • Eight-stage envelopes
  • Touch-first interface
  • AUv3 plugin support
  • Universal Apple purchase
  • MIDI controller support
  • iCloud preset syncing
Features
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Phase Monkey is a polyphonic synthesizer inspired by the classic phase distortion synthesizers of the mid-1980s. However, instead of being a direct copy, Phase Monkey presents a fresh take on the classic sound engine, including the rare eight-stage envelopes. The result is a surprisingly versatile digital instrument that can produce anything from warm pads to shimmering leads to snarling basses. Whatever you do, don’t have fun with it! Features: - Focused, fun, and characterful synth engine - Touch-first design, almost the entire screen is part of a control - Runs standalone or as AUv3 plug-in (in compatible host) - Universal purchase on Apple platforms: runs on iPhone, iPad, and Mac - Presets synced across your devices via iCloud - Hook up a MIDI controller to play with a keyboard (optional) Details: - Eight classic phase distortion waveforms - Dedicated modulation oscillator for ring or noise modulation - Three rare eight-stage envelopes - Complex modulation of pitch and timbre possible via envelopes - LFO with five waveforms for classic modulation sounds - Master controls: portamento, random voice pan, onboard chorus, gain - Key behavior modes: poly, monophonic retrig, monophonic legato - Additional MIDI modulation sources: mod wheel, pitch bend, velocity, aftertouch (channel), key follow - Includes 40 highly usable factory presets to get you started making music Check out our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sketchaudio Read the manuals: https://sketchaudio.com/manuals/

Screenshots

BLEASS Megalit4 screens
Phase Monkey3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Phase Monkey at $5.99 against BLEASS Megalit's $19.99. Phase Monkey also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 13) and update cadence (weekly vs every 6 months). On review sentiment, ratings volume, ads and monetization model 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

BLEASS Megalit costs $19.99 and Phase Monkey $5.99 up front. BLEASS Megalit sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Phase Monkey asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Phase Monkey holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 32 and 19 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 72% and 71% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BLEASS Megalit ships an update every 6 months, Phase Monkey weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
BLEASS Megalit versus Phase Monkey: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBLEASS MegalitPhase Monkey
Price$19.99$5.99 — better
Rating4.6 (32 ratings)4.8 (19 ratings) — better
Positive reviews72.2% of reviews — better71.4% of reviews
Number of ratings32 — better19
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size172 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBLEASSSketch Audio, LLC

Customer experience

BLEASS Megalit

All ratings32 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral6.3%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive72.2%
Neutral16.7%
Negative11.1%

Phase Monkey

All ratings19 ratings
Positive94.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.3%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral14.3%
Negative14.3%

In-app purchases

13 purchases

BLEASS Megalit

One-time13
  • Electronisounds Presets PackFree
  • Conrad Keely Preset PackFree
  • FXs & Risers Preset PackFree
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  • Oddity Preset Pack$0.99
  • Lektrique Preset Pack$0.99
  • Pogman Preset Pack$1.99
  • VNR Preset Pack$1.99
  • Instant Sounds Preset Pack$1.99
  • ERAE Preset Pack$3.99
  • Megalight Preset Pack$3.99
  • Expressive Presets Pack #1$3.99
  • The Sound Test Room Pack$3.99
  • The Sound Test Room Pack #2$4.99
None

Phase Monkey

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BLEASS Megalit free?
BLEASS Megalit costs $19.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Phase Monkey free?
Phase Monkey costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, BLEASS Megalit or Phase Monkey?
Phase Monkey is rated higher. BLEASS Megalit averages 4.6 out of 5 from 32 ratings, while Phase Monkey averages 4.8 from 19 ratings.
Do BLEASS Megalit or Phase Monkey have ads?
Neither BLEASS Megalit nor Phase Monkey shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BLEASS Megalit or Phase Monkey?
BLEASS Megalit ships an update every 6 months, and Phase Monkey weekly. Most recently, BLEASS Megalit was updated on October 13, 2026 and Phase Monkey on September 23, 2026.

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