Comparison

Turnado vs BLEASS Monolit

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

Head to head
About

Turnado

This app offers real-time audio manipulation with a variety of dynamic effects. Control multiple parameters with intuitive one-knob actions, perfect for live performance and sound design. Create unique and extreme audio transformations with ease.

Highlights
  • Multi-effect audio manipulation
  • Real-time control
  • 4 XY-Pads for simultaneous effect control
  • Integrated player and recorder
  • Full MIDI support
  • Dictator mode for animating multiple effects
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Turnado is a revolutionary multi-effect tool, crafted especially for massive real-time audio manipulation. It combines unique and dynamic effects with the most intuitive and immediate control you can imagine. Just turn it on and crank it up. Take it to the stage and unleash Turnado’s true power. With instant access to eight effects and immediate control over key parameters, Turnado is guaranteed to cause devastation on the dance floor, shredding beats and crunking breaks to insane proportions. Features at a Glance: • Audio Unit v3 Plugin & Standalone App • 4 XY-Pads to control 2 Effects simultaneously (X,Y) • Integrated Player (Music Library, Factory Loops) • Integrated Recorder (options: Start/Stop/Sync/Length) • Live Modus (Inputs & Outputs selectable) • Auria Plug-In • AudioCopy / AudioShare import • AudioCopy / AudioShare / Soundcoud / Dropbox export • Full Midi Support (Virtual, Network, Extern) • Midi Clock Sync The idea is simple: Turn a knob and the effect is on. Turn the knob further to adjust effect parameters and apply modulations. Turn the knob down and the effect is off. With its instantaneous, one-knob, multi-parameter modulation features, Turnado will lay waste to the audio landscape. Giving you the power to crunch, chop, twist, mash and elevate your music to new levels, Turnado will have you creating wicked new sounds that will blow any crowd away. Unlocking the power of your MIDI controller each effect requires only one knob to control it. Underneath this simplicity lies a matrix of effect parameters and modulation engines, all controlled by the main knob. This control matrix provides serious depth to the plugin and gives you the ability to create original and truly unique effect programs. If the power of one-knob action still doesn’t rock your boat, the awesome "Dictator" mode will sink your battleship. It allows you to animate all the main knobs and run that animation with just one fader. That’s one fader, controlling up to 8 different effects, with potentially hundreds of parameter changes! Turnado’s primary focus is on beat manipulation, so you will find lots of loopers, slicers and grain tools in the rack. Alongside these beat-mashing effects are an arsenal of distortions and filters as well as first-class delays and reverbs. With extensive modulation possibilities each effect can produce millions of unbelievable variations that can be morphed and twisted into something new every time you tweak those knobs. Turnado will inspire you again and again, delivering completely new variations of your original sounds and grooves every time, so what are you waiting for…turn it on.

About

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.

Highlights
  • Intuitive mono-synthesizer
  • Analogue sound engine
  • User-friendly interface
  • Random sound generator
  • Factory presets
  • Additional sound packs
Features
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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

Screenshots

BLEASS Monolit3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Turnado at every 6 weeks against BLEASS Monolit's every 12 months. BLEASS Monolit's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.5) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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

Both are free to download. Turnado sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and BLEASS Monolit sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BLEASS Monolit holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 63 and 82 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of Turnado's written reviews are positive against 83% of BLEASS Monolit's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Turnado ships an update every 6 weeks, BLEASS Monolit every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on August 9, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Turnado versus BLEASS Monolit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTurnadoBLEASS Monolit
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (63 ratings)4.7 (82 ratings) — better
Positive reviews76.9% of reviews83.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings6382 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 12 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.612.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size117 MB35 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperSugar Bytes GmbHBLEASS

Customer experience

Turnado

All ratings63 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral1.6%
Negative12.7%
Written reviews104 reviews
Positive76.9%
Neutral8.7%
Negative14.4%

BLEASS Monolit

All ratings82 ratings
Positive95.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative4.9%
Written reviews30 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%

Bugs and requests

Turnado

Reported bugs

13 issues
  • App crashes on startup with splash screen freeze
  • Presets disappear after app updates
  • Audio crackling and skipping during playback
  • Won't load as AUv3 in certain DAWs (AUM)
  • Incompatible with iPad 3 and older devices
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  • Audio import failures causing app crashes
  • Audiobus compatibility issues
  • Parameter jumping when using MIDI controllers in C2 range
  • Spectralizer effect causes excessive CPU usage and crackling
  • Inconsistent touch detection for dragging effects
  • State saving issues with Audiobus
  • App doesn't appear in GarageBand as AUv3
  • Startup noise on some devices

Requested features

13 requests
  • Modern UI redesign with larger interface elements
  • Landscape orientation mode
  • Gesture recording capability
  • Global module on/off toggle that persists across presets
  • Return-to-zero option for effect knobs
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  • Audio Units (AUv3) support for wider DAW compatibility
  • iPhone support
  • Soundcloud upload integration
  • Visual song progress bar with markers
  • Dropbox file sharing integration
  • Reverse X-axis and Y-axis control option
  • In-app manual and help documentation
  • Landscape mode for better screen utilization

BLEASS Monolit

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Turnado

One-time1
  • Turnado Full Version$24.99
3 purchases

BLEASS Monolit

One-time3
  • Abyssal Preset Pack$3.99
  • Leads Preset Pack$3.99
  • Basses Preset Pack$3.99

Questions

Is Turnado free?
Turnado is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BLEASS Monolit free?
BLEASS Monolit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Turnado or BLEASS Monolit?
BLEASS Monolit is rated higher. Turnado averages 4.5 out of 5 from 63 ratings, while BLEASS Monolit averages 4.7 from 82 ratings.
Do Turnado or BLEASS Monolit have ads?
Neither Turnado nor BLEASS Monolit shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Turnado or BLEASS Monolit?
Turnado ships an update every 6 weeks, and BLEASS Monolit every 12 months. Most recently, Turnado was updated on August 9, 2026 and BLEASS Monolit on September 25, 2026.

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