MIDI Guitar vs BLEASS Monolit
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MIDI Guitar
Transform your guitar into a MIDI controller in real-time. This app accurately transcribes your playing into MIDI data, allowing you to control any synth or virtual instrument. It offers low latency and high accuracy, comparable to professional hardware.
- Real-time guitar to MIDI transcription
- Low latency and high accuracy
- Control any synth or virtual instrument
- AudioUnit (AUv3) plugin support
- Standalone app for hosting other synths
- MIDI output to DAWs like GarageBand
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Play any synth or virtual instrument with your trusted guitar. ##### Lots of user videos: jamorigin.com ##### MIDI Guitar is the World’s first app to transcribe guitar playing into MIDI in real-time, with latency and accuracy comparable to expensive and inconvenient hardware MIDI guitar solutions. MIDI Guitar is over 10 years in development(!) and based upon state-of-the-art polyphonic pitch detection and –prediction technology that can accurately recognize guitar playing and -articulation with very low latency and without spurious hits. The technology has been validated by thousands of guitarists over the years. MIDI Guitar comes as AudioUnit plugin (AUv3) and as a standalone app which can host other iOS synth apps or send virtual midi to Garageband or other DAWs. You need a guitar interface for best results. We recommend a digital interface (using the lightning connector) over analog (via headphone jack), preferably with input gain control. Using an acoustic guitar with the built in microphone works for some purposes but is not optimal. The free version will interrupt every few minutes, asking you to buy an in-app purchase. If you have problems please refer to the website: www.jamorigin.com/docs or the user forum: jamosapien.com.
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.
- Intuitive mono-synthesizer
- Analogue sound engine
- User-friendly interface
- Random sound generator
- Factory presets
- Additional sound packs
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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
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: BLEASS Monolit at 4.7 against MIDI Guitar's 4.3. BLEASS Monolit also leads on review sentiment (83% vs 72%). MIDI Guitar's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 12 months). On price, 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
Both are free to download. MIDI Guitar sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and BLEASS Monolit sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
BLEASS Monolit holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 136 and 83 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of MIDI Guitar's written reviews are positive against 83% of BLEASS Monolit's.
MIDI Guitar ships an update every 2 weeks, BLEASS Monolit every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MIDI Guitar | BLEASS Monolit |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (136 ratings) | 4.7 (83 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 71.8% of reviews | 83.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 136 — better | 83 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 12 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | Jam Origin | BLEASS |
Customer experience
MIDI Guitar
BLEASS Monolit
Bugs and requests
MIDI Guitar
Reported bugs
12 issues- App crashes on iOS updates
- AU3 controls unresponsive (rotary knobs snap back to zero)
- Freezing in AUM with buzzing sound
- Audio cutouts despite full purchases
- Microphone input cannot be disabled
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- AU3 not discoverable in some hosts after purchase
- Latency locked at 256ms on newer iPhones
- Contact form and support registration issues
- Occasional dropped notes in external MIDI mode
- AU3 fascia too small to read on large screens
- Beta version pulled repeatedly
- Compatibility issues with GarageBand on iOS
Requested features
12 requests- Lower tuning support (below D, baritone guitars, 8-string support)
- 432Hz tuning option
- Audiobus and IAA compatibility improvements
- Higher sample rate support (96kHz standalone)
- Pitch bending and slide detection
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- MIDI FX slots for MIDI-only effect plugins
- Improved AU3 interface scaling and controls
- Cross-platform IAP compatibility (iOS to macOS)
- Better bass guitar tracking
- Faster iOS beta release cycle
- Restore purchases functionality
- Unified pricing model instead of multiple IAPs
BLEASS Monolit
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
MIDI Guitar
- AudioUnit Hosting$9.99
- MIDI Outputs$19.99
BLEASS Monolit
- Abyssal Preset Pack$3.99
- Leads Preset Pack$3.99
- Basses Preset Pack$3.99
Questions
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