shapesynth vs BLEASS Reverb
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
shapesynth
Create unique retro-inspired sounds by drawing oscillator waveforms. This polyphonic synthesizer offers extensive modulation options, built-in effects, and recording capabilities. Seamlessly integrate with other music apps and hardware for a versatile creative experience.
- Draw custom oscillator waveforms
- 16-voice polyphony
- Arpeggiator and stereo delay
- Resonant filter
- Parameter modulation via keyboard, MPE, accelerometer
- Tape recorder with infinite overdubs
- Inter-app audio and AUv3 support
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Shape is a polyphonic synthesiser allowing the user to draw the shape of the oscillator waveform. The first half of the oscillator is represented by 32 blocks and the second half is its mirror, generating all sorts of possible raw retroish sounds. 16 pages per oscillator allows to interpolate between different shapes. Add effects like arpeggio, stereo delay and a resonant filter and record your sounds on a classic tape. Modulate any parameter with keyboard, MIDI MPE or the device accelerometer. Connect to other apps with AudioBus, IAA, AUv3 and midi. +++ 16 voice polyphony +++ 2 oscillators, draw your own shape +++ 3 oscillator mixing functions (add, subtract or multiply) +++ Lfo modulation with ADSR: envelope, pitch, duty cycle, square, page or filter +++ Record on tape with infinite overdubs (save, load, import, export) +++ Arpeggiator +++ Stereo delay +++ Resonant filter (low, band and high pass) +++ Modulate any parameter using keyboard, MIDI MPE or accelerometer (Built in or Sphero) +++ Mini linear sequencer with euclidean rhythm +++ On screen 25 key stylophone style keyboard +++ AudioBus, Inter App Audio and AUv3 +++ Ableton link or AUv3 host sync +++ CoreMIDI, IAA MIDI, Bluetooth MIDI, limited MPE and MIDI out +++ Audio Paste, files app drag’n drop or open with
BLEASS Reverb
This app offers a unique reverb effect that goes beyond traditional acoustic simulation. It allows real-time mutation and warping of sound spaces with intuitive controls, opening up new sonic possibilities for musicians.
- Mutable reverb generator
- Real-time sound warping
- Freeze mode
- Built-in ducker
- AUv3 plugin support
- Intuitive interface
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Reverbs let us simulate acoustic spaces, but with BLEASS Reverb you can mutate and warp that space in realtime with tactile, hands-on controls. If what you need is great-sounding acoustic simulation, BLEASS Reverb is happy to help. But BLEASS Reverb goes far beyond conventional reverb processors. Its mutable reverb generator, freeze mode and built-in ducker open doors to whole new worlds of sonic possibilities for you to explore. BLEASS Reverb's clear, colourful and intuitive interface lets you focus on the important details of your sound without overwhelming you with countless arcane options and settings. And your iOS device won't be overwhelmed either, thanks to BLEASS Reverb's super-efficient engine. FEATURES • Input section with gain, pre-delay and a high-pass or low-shelf filter • Reverb engine with size, length, HF damping and modulation (rate and amount) • Freeze mode • Transform panel: frequency shifter & wave shaper on an X/Y pad to morph the reverb in realtime • Built-in side-chained ducker with threshold, attack and release • Dry/Wet control • Preset manager with a preset generator • Clear single-screen interface on iPad and iPhone WORKS WHERE YOU MAKE MUSIC BLEASS Reverb is an AUv3 plugin. Load it in GarageBand, Logic Pro, AUM, NanoStudio, Koala Sampler, Loopy Pro or any other AUv3-compatible host. A standalone app is also included. BLEASS Reverb is also available for Desktop (VST3 / AU / AAX) on macOS and Windows. More information at www.bleass.com/reverb
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: shapesynth at every 2 months against BLEASS Reverb's every 10 months. shapesynth also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). BLEASS Reverb's advantage is review sentiment (80% vs 65%) and price ($3.99 vs $4.99). On rating, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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
shapesynth costs $4.99 and BLEASS Reverb $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
shapesynth holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 24 and 32 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 65% of shapesynth's written reviews are positive against 80% of BLEASS Reverb's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
shapesynth ships an update every 2 months, BLEASS Reverb every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | shapesynth | BLEASS Reverb |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | $3.99 — better |
| Rating | 4.9 (24 ratings) — better | 4.8 (32 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 65.1% of reviews | 80.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 24 | 32 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 10 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 20 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Erik Sigth | BLEASS |
Customer experience
shapesynth
BLEASS Reverb
In-app purchases
shapesynth
No in-app purchases
BLEASS Reverb
No in-app purchases







