jAmp Bleep vs Zen AutoPan
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
jAmp Bleep
This app is an AUv3 audio plugin that recreates the Bleep Bloop Machine. It offers MIDI control for its knobs, allowing users to manipulate sound and create music.
- AUv3 plugin
- Bleep Bloop Machine remake
- MIDI knob control
- Sound manipulation
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Remake as AUv3 plugin of Mike Moreno's Bleep Bloop Machine. The knobs can be controlled with MIDI. Turn the knobs and enjoy!
Zen AutoPan
This AUv3 stereo movement tool offers dynamic panning effects for music production and sound design. Sculpt your audio with multiple LFO shapes and an intuitive XY pad for real-time creative control. Seamlessly integrate with compatible DAWs on iOS devices.
- Multiple LFO Shapes
- Intuitive XY Pad
- Adjustable Stereo Width
- AUv3 Compatibility
- Optimized for iOS
- 3D Visuals
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FX Forms #002 - Zen AutoPan from Wild Surmise Music, second offering in the series of AUv3 FX plugins. Note: This needs a compatible DAW App such as Logic Pro, AUM, Cubasis, Garageband etc to use the AUv3 plugin. Zen AutoPan is not merely a tool, but an invitation to dance with the rhythm of the universe. Designed with the meticulous care of a Zen garden, this AUv3 app is a portal to experiencing the dynamic interplay of sound and silence. As Alan Watts might say, it allows you to "play" with your music, weaving the fabric of stereo panning effects into the tapestry of auditory experience. In the act of creating or enhancing sound, Zen AutoPan becomes a partner in the dance of existence, moving with the effortless grace of a leaf on a breeze. It's here, in the realm of music production and sound design, that Zen AutoPan offers a reflection of the universe's own symphony, inviting you to partake in the cosmic play of sound and silence, movement and stillness. Features: - Multiple LFO Shapes: Choose from sine, square, sawtooth, and random LFO shapes to sculpt your sound. - Intuitive XY Pad: Control the depth and speed of your stereo panning effects with an easy-to-use XY pad, allowing for real-time adjustments and creative expression. - Width Control: Adjust the stereo width to go from subtle spatial enhancements to full stereo sweeps, giving your tracks a larger-than-life presence. - Versatile Use: Ideal for music production, live performances, and sound design projects. - AUv3 Compatibility: Seamlessly integrates with your favorite DAW or music production app, offering flexibility and ease of use. - Optimized for iOS: Crafted specifically for the iOS environment, Zen AutoPan ensures a stable, high-performance experience on your favorite devices. 3D Visuals leverage SceneKit and Metal Shaders providing good visual performance on iOS devices and can also be turned off in the info menu.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: Zen AutoPan at free against jAmp Bleep's paid. jAmp Bleep's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 13 months) and review sentiment (89% vs 80%). On price, rating, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for jAmp Bleep against 4.7 for Zen AutoPan. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 30 and 15 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 89% of jAmp Bleep's written reviews are positive against 80% of Zen AutoPan's.
jAmp Bleep ships an update every 4 days, Zen AutoPan every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | jAmp Bleep | Zen AutoPan |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (30 ratings) — better | 4.7 (15 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 88.9% of reviews — better | 80.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 30 — better | 15 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days — better | Every 13 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jan Maes | Tom Power |
Customer experience
jAmp Bleep
Zen AutoPan
In-app purchases
jAmp Bleep
No in-app purchases
Zen AutoPan
No in-app purchases
