Comparison

Galaxy Brain (Legacy) vs BLEASS Tides

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

Head to head
About

Galaxy Brain (Legacy)

This audio effect plugin combines a frequency shifter with a delay module to create unique, space-like soundscapes. It offers extensive modulation options, tone-shaping filters, and stereo controls for creative sound design. Explore a wide range of effects from chorus to laser sounds.

Highlights
  • Frequency shifter with adjustable range
  • Stereo delay with tone-shaping filters
  • Multiple modulation sources (LFO, envelope, sequencer)
  • Wet signal ducking
  • Morph settings for performance transitions
  • AUv3, CLAP, and VST3 plugin formats
  • User presets synced across devices
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***This is now a legacy product. It will receive only maintenance updates. If you purchased Galaxy Brain using version 1.5 or earlier, you are eligible for a free upgrade to Galaxy Brain v2. You can claim your upgrade code inside the plug-in's settings menu.*** ***Please note purchases made as of version 1.6 are NOT eligible for a free upgrade to a v2 license.*** Galaxy Brain is a frequency shifter + delay combo ready to take any sound into outer space. With easy stereo controls, three modulation sources, and optional hardware clipping; things can go intergalactic very quickly! In our frequency shifter we included the same range options as the original 1630 module, and each one has its own strengths. From thick chorusy effects, choppy AM sounds, to space-laser SFX, it's all packed inside. The delay module follows a straightforward digital approach but has a few nice extras thrown in: tone-shaping filters in the feedback loop, wet signal ducking, and easy stereo controls. Details: - Frequency Shifter - Range settings from 5 Hz to 5 kHz (inspired by OG 1630 module) - Modulate shift amount with envelope follower, internal LFO, and sequencer - Direction mixer allows tremolo & ring mod FX - Stereo Delay - Free or synced - Easy stereo controls - Continuous ping-pong - LR delay time skew - Tone-shaping filters in FB path - Wet signal ducker - Optional hardware clipping - Morph Settings lets you transition the plug-in between two settings. Useful for performance, modulation, automation, and more! Features: - Two-week free trial included, one-time purchase for full unlock - AUv3 effect plug-in runs in a compatible DAW - Standalone links to user manual and video tutorials - Universal purchase on Apple platforms - User presets synced across your devices - Clickless global bypass - Internal undo/redo - A/B settings comparison - High quality mode enables oversampling (plus advanced anti-aliasing techniques) - Output trim with perceived loudness matching - Global dry/wet - All parameters automatable - Mac version includes CLAP and VST3 plug-in formats Check out our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sketchaudio Read the manuals: https://sketchaudio.com/manuals/

About

BLEASS Tides

This music app offers a unique delay processing experience with fluid delay times and advanced modulation. Shape your echoes with input filters and a flexible feedback path featuring multiple effect processors. Its intuitive interface is designed for both touch and mouse interaction.

Highlights
  • Fluid delay time alteration
  • Enhanced modulation system (LFOs, envelope followers)
  • Input filter with resonant bands
  • Feedback path with 11 insertable effect processors
  • Interactive delay visualizer
  • Momentary Freeze and Kill buttons
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BLEASS Tides washes away the dry, uninspiring echoes of conventional delay processors with wave after wave of richly characterful reflections. The plugin's fluid approach to delay processing means delay times can be altered without the unpleasant warping results produced by other delay processors, with the option of a controlled tape-like timing shift, or a simple crossfade between differently timed delays. Better still, with an enhanced modulation system provided by BLEASS' latest plugin technology, you can take full advantage of this delay time fluidity with stereo LFOs, envelope followers and macro controllers that allow you to explore new horizons of exciting delay effects. There's more to creating unique and enthralling delay lines than timing alone, and so BLEASS Tides provides many different ways of shaping and adding character to its repeats. An input filter combining low- and high-pass resonant bands allows you to easily mould the incoming signal and thereby sculpt the resulting echoes. Then, for even deeper and more exhilarating shaping, Tides' feedback path features five insert points into which any of 11 different effect processors can be loaded. These include distortions, filters, pitch and frequency shifting, ring modulation, and even an additional delay processor, all of which can be brought to life with the plugin's stereo modulators. Tides is the first plugin to use BLEASS' v2 plugin engine, its reimagined interface design giving a crisp and clean look to the plugin whilst retaining the familiar and welcoming look and feel of previous BLEASS plugins. The new interface is as easy to use with touchscreens as it is with a mouse, and includes innovative interactive elements such as Tides' delay visualiser that, when clicked with the mouse or touched with a finger, produces fascinating interactive frequency shifting effects. Further realtime interaction comes in the form of momentary Freeze and Kill buttons that are perfect for creating spontaneous, organic effects, whether on stage, on the go, or in the studio. BLEASS Tides' unique approach brings delay processing to new shores with never before heard stereo effects and modulations, extensive tonal shaping, and a user interface that's both easy on the eye and easy to use. More information on https://www.bleass.com/tides

Screenshots

Galaxy Brain (Legacy)3 screens
BLEASS Tides4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Galaxy Brain (Legacy) at Free against BLEASS Tides's $9.99. Galaxy Brain (Legacy) also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 80%). BLEASS Tides's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On rating, ratings volume, update cadence 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

Galaxy Brain (Legacy) is free to download; BLEASS Tides costs $9.99 up front. Galaxy Brain (Legacy) sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. BLEASS Tides asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Galaxy Brain (Legacy) against 4.9 for BLEASS Tides. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 8 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Galaxy Brain (Legacy)'s written reviews are positive against 80% of BLEASS Tides's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Galaxy Brain (Legacy) ships an update every 8 months, BLEASS Tides every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Galaxy Brain (Legacy) versus BLEASS Tides: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGalaxy Brain (Legacy)BLEASS Tides
PriceFree — better$9.99
Rating4.8 (5 ratings)4.9 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better80.0% of reviews
Number of ratings58 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 5 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSketch Audio, LLCBLEASS

Customer experience

Galaxy Brain (Legacy)

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

BLEASS Tides

All ratings8 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Galaxy Brain (Legacy)

One-time2
  • Two-Week TrialFree
  • Full Unlock$24.99
None

BLEASS Tides

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Galaxy Brain (Legacy) free?
Galaxy Brain (Legacy) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BLEASS Tides free?
BLEASS Tides costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Galaxy Brain (Legacy) or BLEASS Tides?
BLEASS Tides is rated higher. Galaxy Brain (Legacy) averages 4.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while BLEASS Tides averages 4.9 from 8 ratings.
Do Galaxy Brain (Legacy) or BLEASS Tides have ads?
Neither Galaxy Brain (Legacy) nor BLEASS Tides shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Galaxy Brain (Legacy) or BLEASS Tides?
Galaxy Brain (Legacy) ships an update every 8 months, and BLEASS Tides every 5 months. Most recently, Galaxy Brain (Legacy) was updated on October 30, 2026 and BLEASS Tides on November 7, 2026.

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