Comparison

BLEASS Arpeggiator vs Neon

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

Head to head
About

BLEASS Arpeggiator

This app offers advanced arpeggiation capabilities for musicians, going beyond traditional patterns with polyrhythms and polyphony. Its intuitive interface encourages on-the-fly experimentation, enhanced by performance controllers, LFOs, and a motion sequencer. It also includes a built-in FM synth for sound generation or can be used with other instruments.

Highlights
  • Advanced arpeggiation patterns
  • Polyphony and polyrhythms
  • Hands-on creative interface
  • XY pads and LFOs
  • Motion Sequencer
  • Built-in FM synth
  • MIDI output for external synths
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A new and unique Arpeggiator by BLEASS & Canblaster. Use it as a MIDI FX to control any synth or as an AUv3 Instrument thanks to its built-in FM Synth! BLEASS Arpeggiator takes the inspirationally melodic power of a classic synth arpeggiator and supercharges it with modern features demanded by today’s musicians. Developed in collaboration with top French producer Canblaster, BLEASS Arpeggiator’s capabilities extend far beyond the clichéd up-and-down monophonic patterns of an old-school synth arpeggiator, with polyrhythms, polyphony, and a large collection of highly configurable arpeggio patterns built in. The focus of BLEASS Arpeggiator is creativity and experimentation. The plugin’s hands-on user interface is as intuitive and spontaneous to use as a classic subtractive synth, so varying and adapting arpeggios on-the-fly is an easy, fun and organic experience. The plugin recognises incoming performance controllers, and includes a pair of XY pads, a pair of advanced LFOs and BLEASS’ signature Motion Sequencer. These can modulate the arpeggiator’s parameters, unlocking a deep level of creativity that is simply not available from modern step-sequencer-style arpeggiators. BLEASS Arpeggiator also offers a built-in sound generator. This is a cut-down yet great-sounding FM synth that’s perfect for creating bright, sweet and punchy sounds that can work well with an arpeggio line. You can of course use BLEASS Arpeggiator with any other synth too, with each instance of the plugin creating its own MIDI source that can be routed to any instrument within your project. More information, technical specifications and tutorials available on https://www.bleass.com/arpeggiator BLEASS Arpeggiator is available as an AUv3 plugin or standalone App. BLEASS Arpeggiator is also available for Windows, and macOS.

About

Neon

This app is a powerful MIDI step sequencer offering extensive generative features. It allows for complex sequence chaining and external state switching via MIDI. It functions as a standalone application or an AUv3 plugin.

Highlights
  • Generative capabilities
  • Modifier system
  • Metasequencer for pattern chaining
  • MIDI Program Change support
  • Standalone and AUv3 plugin
  • Built-in scales and order modes
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Neon is a step sequencer with expansive generative capabilities. Features: • runs as standalone or auv3 plugin • sophisticated Modifier system adds numerous generative possibilities • built-in Metasequencer lets you chain patterns to build complex sequences • switch States from an external source using MIDI Program Changes • responsive UI that adapts to different window sizes • wide selection of built-in scales and order modes  Please note: Neon is strictly a MIDI sequencer and does not produce any sound on its own.

Screenshots

BLEASS Arpeggiator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Neon at $4.99 against BLEASS Arpeggiator's $14.99. Neon also leads on review sentiment (88% vs 75%). BLEASS Arpeggiator's advantage is device support. On rating, ratings volume, update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

BLEASS Arpeggiator costs $14.99 and Neon $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for BLEASS Arpeggiator against 4.8 for Neon. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 54 and 30 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of BLEASS Arpeggiator's written reviews are positive against 88% of Neon's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
BLEASS Arpeggiator versus Neon: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBLEASS ArpeggiatorNeon
Price$14.99$4.99 — better
Rating4.8 (54 ratings)4.8 (30 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews87.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings54 — better30
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 6 months
AdsNo—
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — better—
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBLEASSAaron Meyers

Customer experience

BLEASS Arpeggiator

All ratings54 ratings
Positive96.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative3.7%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

Neon

Written reviews24 reviews
Positive87.5%
Neutral4.2%
Negative8.3%

In-app purchases

None

BLEASS Arpeggiator

No in-app purchases

None

Neon

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BLEASS Arpeggiator free?
BLEASS Arpeggiator costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Neon free?
Neon costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, BLEASS Arpeggiator or Neon?
Neon is rated higher. BLEASS Arpeggiator averages 4.8 out of 5 from 54 ratings, while Neon averages 4.8 from 30 ratings.
Which is updated more often, BLEASS Arpeggiator or Neon?
BLEASS Arpeggiator ships an update every 6 months, and Neon every 6 months. Most recently, BLEASS Arpeggiator was updated on October 30, 2026 and Neon on October 24, 2026.

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