Comparison

BLEASS Multiband Compressor vs Midilo

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

Head to head
About

BLEASS Multiband Compressor

This audio processing tool offers precise control over music dynamics by separating audio into three frequency bands. It features a dual-stage processor for compression or expansion in each band, along with a flexible sidechain system for creative effects and corrective work. Achieve professional loudness and punch in your mixes.

Highlights
  • Multiband processing (3 bands)
  • Dual-stage dynamics processor per band
  • Compressor and expander modes
  • Flexible sidechain system
  • Soft clipping for saturation
  • Dry/wet balance control
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BLEASS Multiband Compressor is the perfect tool for injecting loudness, power and punch into your mixes, stems and tracks. Whether you are creating music on-the-move on your iPad, producing your masterpiece in the studio, or doing both, BLEASS Multiband Compressor dispenses detailed precision control over your music's dynamics. One of the secret weapons of professional mix and mastering engineers, multiband dynamics processors have various advantages over conventional broadband processors. By separating your audio into three frequency bands, and processing each independently, BLEASS Multiband Compressor ensures that loud passages and transients in one frequency range do not impact on how the other bands behave. This eliminates the "volume pumping" effect often exhibited by broadband compressors, making BLEASS Multiband Compressor the perfect tool for processing drum kits, synths, pianos and – of course – full mixes and stems. The plugin works brilliantly with other sources too, from solo instruments to vocals and spoken voice. Unusually for a multiband processor, each of BLEASS Multiband Compressor's three bands features a dual stage dynamics processor. This consists of an Above stage that senses for and processes signals whose level exceeds the Above threshold, and a Below stage that senses for and processes signals that are quieter than the Below threshold. Additionally, each stage can operate as either a compressor or, by dialing in Ratio values below 1:1, an expander. Altogether this makes for phenomenally versatile control over the volume and loudness of your mixes, stems and parts. Another innovative feature of BLEASS Multiband Compressor is its flexible sidechain system. This allows you to choose which bands will key from the input signal in the normal way, and which will key from a filtered and/or external signal. This is ideal for corrective work such as controlling resonances, sibilances and other unwanted artefacts, but is also a fabulous creative tool, allowing for stylish ducking effects and ultra-deep dynamics control. Rounding things off, the plugin provides comprehensive output level and dry / wet balance control, along with a soft clipping feature that ensures overly-hot signals don't become nasty and harsh, but instead take on a classic valve-like saturation character. BLEASS Multiband Compressor stands out for its great sound, innovative features, versatile dynamics control, and exceptional efficiency. More information on https://www.bleass.com/multibandcompressor

About

Midilo

Shape and transform musical patterns in real-time with this live MIDI looper. Build ideas across slots, connect them in Graph mode, and combine MIDI with audio recordings. Perfect for live improvisation with hardware synths and MIDI controllers.

Highlights
  • Live MIDI recording, looping, and overdubbing
  • Graph mode for connecting loops
  • Layered Audio Freeze recordings
  • Extra playheads with independent controls
  • MIDI routing and MPE support
  • Record performance mixes as WAV files
Features
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Midilo is a MIDI-first live looper for musicians who want to shape patterns as they perform. Capture a phrase, keep it moving, and transform it while it plays. Slice a loop, pitch the active slice, change its timing and velocity, or add playheads that echo, reverse, delay, transpose, and send notes to different MIDI channels. Build ideas across loop slots, connect them in Graph mode, and combine MIDI with layered Audio Freeze recordings. When a variation feels right, record your performance into a new slot or use Bake to commit your edits and playheads to the current loop. Built for hardware synths, MIDI controllers, and live improvisation, Midilo turns small musical ideas into evolving performances. FEATURES - Live MIDI recording, looping, and overdubbing - Projects and loop slots for organizing and switching ideas - Graph mode for connecting loops into evolving sequences - Combined Slices and Pitch performance with shared Grid/Free, Reset, and Record controls - Record slicing and pitching together into a new loop slot - Chromatic and scale-based pitch tools, with Simple and Advanced performance layouts - Extra playheads with independent speed, direction, delay, pitch, MIDI channel, and level - Quantize, swing, timing and velocity humanize, velocity shaping, note-length, repeat, and tempo tools - Bake edits and extra playheads into the current loop, then reset the modifiers - Layer controls and trimming that preserve locked layers - Layered Audio Freeze and Stack, with individual mute, solo, level, and lock controls - Optional multichannel Freeze capture with compatible audio hardware - MIDI routing between devices and per-loop routing, with MPE support - Record complete performance mixes as stereo WAV files - Import and export MIDI files, and export Freeze stems in their native channel layouts - Swipeable Tools pages and customizable Quick Tools EARLY ACCESS All features are unlocked during Early Access, with no purchase needed. The 7-day trial is paused, and new users won't start a trial during this period. Paid launch is planned for November 2026, with an introductory price of €7.99 or the local App Store equivalent. Pricing may vary by region.

Screenshots

BLEASS Multiband Compressor3 screens
Midilo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Midilo at Free against BLEASS Multiband Compressor's $7.99. Midilo also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 8 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). BLEASS Multiband Compressor's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (13 vs 1). On ads and device support 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

Midilo is free to download; BLEASS Multiband Compressor costs $7.99 up front. Midilo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. BLEASS Multiband Compressor asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Midilo holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BLEASS Multiband Compressor has 13 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BLEASS Multiband Compressor ships an update every 8 months, Midilo weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
BLEASS Multiband Compressor versus Midilo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBLEASS Multiband CompressorMidilo
Price$7.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (13 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings13 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBLEASSMarcus Zepp

Customer experience

BLEASS Multiband Compressor

All ratings13 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.7%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

Midilo

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

BLEASS Multiband Compressor

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Midilo

One-time1
  • Midilo Pro$6.99

Questions

Is BLEASS Multiband Compressor free?
BLEASS Multiband Compressor costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Midilo free?
Midilo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, BLEASS Multiband Compressor or Midilo?
Midilo is rated higher. BLEASS Multiband Compressor averages 4.7 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Midilo averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do BLEASS Multiband Compressor or Midilo have ads?
Neither BLEASS Multiband Compressor nor Midilo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BLEASS Multiband Compressor or Midilo?
BLEASS Multiband Compressor ships an update every 8 months, and Midilo weekly. Most recently, BLEASS Multiband Compressor was updated on September 30, 2026 and Midilo on October 10, 2026.

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