# Tones vs BLEASS Groovebox

The clearest difference is rating: BLEASS Groovebox at 4.2 against Tones's 3.5. BLEASS Groovebox also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 12 months). Tones's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BLEASS Groovebox sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Tones asks for nothing beyond the download.

BLEASS Groovebox holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BLEASS Groovebox has 38 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 71% of Tones's written reviews are positive against 64% of BLEASS Groovebox's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Tones ships an update every 12 months, BLEASS Groovebox every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tones | BLEASS Groovebox |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tones/id458315373/reviews) | **[4.2 (38 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bleass-groovebox/id1220444178/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **38** |
| Positive reviews | **71.4% of reviews** | 64.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 81 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ben Walker](https://appshunter.io/developer/385443776) | [BLEASS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1220444177) |

## What reviewers say

### Tones

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tones/id458315373)

Create music easily with simple tap controls. This app offers a range of high-quality sounds and tempo adjustments, making it accessible for all ages and musical experience levels. Shake your device to clear the sound pads.

**Highlights:** Tap to create music, High-quality sound selection, Adjustable tempo, Add columns for longer tunes, Shake to clear sound pads

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### BLEASS Groovebox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bleass-groovebox/id1220444178)

Create, perform, and compose music with this all-in-one beat studio. Features a multitrack sequencer, synthesizers, and drum machines for intuitive beatmaking and sound design. Optimized for both studio and live performance.

**Highlights:** Multitrack sequencer, Monophonic & polyphonic synthesizers, Drum machines, Sample recording and editing, Real-time performance controls, MIDI and Ableton Link support

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Unlock | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tones free?

Tones is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is BLEASS Groovebox free?

BLEASS Groovebox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Tones or BLEASS Groovebox?

BLEASS Groovebox is rated higher. Tones averages 3.5 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while BLEASS Groovebox averages 4.2 from 38 ratings.

### Do Tones or BLEASS Groovebox have ads?

Tones shows ads; BLEASS Groovebox does not.

### Which is updated more often, Tones or BLEASS Groovebox?

Tones ships an update every 12 months, and BLEASS Groovebox every 6 weeks. Most recently, Tones was updated on October 23, 2026 and BLEASS Groovebox on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*