Comparison

Oud Pro vs Blue Mode Drive

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

Head to head
About

Oud Pro

Experience the authentic sound of the Turkish and Arabic oud on your iPhone. This app offers a realistic playing experience with studio-recorded sound effects, allowing you to play traditional Turkish and Arabic maqams. Enjoy an easy-to-use and high-quality virtual instrument.

Highlights
  • Realistic oud playing experience
  • Studio-recorded sound effects
  • Play Turkish and Arabic maqams
  • Easy to use interface
  • High-quality design
Features
Read full description

Experience the feel of a real oud on your iPhone. Oud is a realistic virtual instrument designed for Turkish, Middle Eastern and maqam-based music, with precise microtonal control and expressive multi-touch performance. Its sound library is built from detailed, professionally recorded samples of a real oud, capturing the instrument’s natural tone, character and subtle nuances for a more authentic playing experience. Choose from preset maqams or fine-tune individual notes to create your own tuning system. Save your custom maqams and recall them instantly whenever you want to play. Key Features: High-quality detailed samples recorded from a real oud Natural and authentic oud tone Realistic oud-inspired playing experience Multi-touch performance Precise microtonal tuning Independent microtone control for each note Preset maqams including Rast, Hijaz, Ussak, Nihavent and more Create and save your own maqams Instant maqam selection Pitch Bend control Reverb control Performance-focused controls for quick access Authentic oud-inspired instrument interface Play traditional maqams or create your own microtonal setup. With a detailed sound library recorded from a real oud, the app delivers an expressive and natural instrument experience directly on your iPhone. Take your oud wherever you go.

About

Blue Mode Drive

This plugin emulates a classic blues overdrive pedal with nuanced, touch-sensitive tones. It offers dual modes and advanced modeling for dynamic sound shaping, integrating seamlessly with macOS and iOS DAWs.

Highlights
  • Classic blues overdrive emulation
  • Dual Mode Switch (Standard/Custom)
  • Parametric NAM Modeling
  • Touch-sensitive dynamics
  • Cross-platform AUv3 support
  • Optimized M1/M2 performance
Features
Read full description

Blue Mode is a meticulously crafted overdrive plugin that captures the essence of a classic blues overdrive pedal. Utilizing Artera DSP's Parametric NAM engine, it delivers nuanced, touch-sensitive tones that respond dynamically to your playing. Key Features: Dual Mode Switch (S–C): Toggle between Standard for classic breakup and Custom for a fuller, more saturated sound. Parametric NAM Modeling: Ensures detailed and responsive overdrive tones. Touch-Sensitive Dynamics: From subtle grit to soaring leads, your playing nuances shine through. Cross-Platform AUv3 Support: Seamlessly integrates with macOS and iOS DAWs like Logic Pro and GarageBand. Optimized Performance: M1/M2 native support with ultra-low CPU usage. Whether you're in the studio or on the go, Blue Mode provides the authentic overdrive experience musicians crave.

Screenshots

Oud Pro4 screens
Blue Mode Drive4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Blue Mode Drive at 100% against Oud Pro's 48%. Blue Mode Drive also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). Oud Pro's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $12.99) and ratings volume (17 vs 3). On 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

Oud Pro costs $0.99 and Blue Mode Drive $12.99 up front. Oud Pro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Blue Mode Drive asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Blue Mode Drive holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Oud Pro has 17 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of Oud Pro's written reviews are positive against 100% of Blue Mode Drive's.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Oud Pro versus Blue Mode Drive: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOud ProBlue Mode Drive
Price$0.99 — better$12.99
Rating3.0 (17 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews47.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings17 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 33 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size87 MB91 MB
Age rating4+4+
DevelopervolkemanReinarc LLC

Customer experience

Oud Pro

All ratings17 ratings
Positive47.1%
Neutral5.9%
Negative47.1%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive47.6%
Neutral4.8%
Negative47.6%

Blue Mode Drive

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Oud Pro

One-time1
  • 100 lissen credits$0.99
None

Blue Mode Drive

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Oud Pro free?
Oud Pro costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Blue Mode Drive free?
Blue Mode Drive costs $12.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Oud Pro or Blue Mode Drive?
Blue Mode Drive is rated higher. Oud Pro averages 3.0 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Blue Mode Drive averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Oud Pro or Blue Mode Drive have ads?
Neither Oud Pro nor Blue Mode Drive shows ads.

Other comparisons