Comparison

Fuzz Droid (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

Fuzz Droid (Legacy)

This audio effect plugin offers two distinct distortion circuits for aggressive or smoother sounds. It includes digital extras like smoothing, bias control, and tone-shaping filters. Morph settings allow for dynamic transitions between two sound configurations.

Highlights
  • Two asymmetric distortion circuits
  • Custom smoothing function
  • Adjustable bias control
  • Flexible tone-shaping filters
  • Morph settings for transitions
  • AUv3 effect plugin
  • User presets synced across devices
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***This is now a legacy product. It will receive only maintenance updates. If you purchased Fuzz Droid using version 1.5 or earlier, you are eligible for a free upgrade to Fuzz Droid 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.*** Fuzz Droid is a distortion effect based on the CP3 modular mixer. Its sharp, asymmetric discontinuity makes for a unique & aggressive sound! If you find the main circuit a little too rude, we also included a smoother curve from the same module. Finally, we took the opportunity to add some digital extras: a custom smoothing function, adjustable bias, and flexible tone-shaping filters to fine tune your sound. The result is the rudest effect we've created so far! Details: - Two asymmetric distortion circuits from OG CP3 module - CP3+: A sharp discontinuity generates massive harmonics - CP3-: A smoother curve for a less aggressive sound - Digital extras - Custom smoothing function for taming harsh artifacts - Bias control adjusts how you hit the asymmetries - Flexible high- and low-pass tone-shaping filters - 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 - Optional auto gain - 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/ Preview audio credit: Freesound user wjoojoo

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

Fuzz Droid (Legacy)3 screens
BLEASS Tides4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: BLEASS Tides at 75% against Fuzz Droid (Legacy)'s 0%. BLEASS Tides also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.7) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). Fuzz Droid (Legacy)'s advantage is price (Free vs $14.99). On ratings volume, update cadence, 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

Fuzz Droid (Legacy) is free to download; BLEASS Tides costs $14.99 up front. Fuzz Droid (Legacy) sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. BLEASS Tides asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BLEASS Tides holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 8 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Fuzz Droid (Legacy)'s written reviews are positive against 75% of BLEASS Tides's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Fuzz Droid (Legacy) ships an update every 8 months, BLEASS Tides every 5 months. Both last shipped on October 16, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Fuzz Droid (Legacy) versus BLEASS Tides: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFuzz Droid (Legacy)BLEASS Tides
PriceFree — better$14.99
Rating3.7 (3 ratings)4.9 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews75.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings38 — 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
Size6 MB28 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperSketch Audio, LLCBLEASS

Customer experience

Fuzz Droid (Legacy)

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

BLEASS Tides

All ratings8 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Fuzz Droid (Legacy)

One-time2
  • Two-Week TrialFree
  • Full Unlock$9.99
None

BLEASS Tides

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Fuzz Droid (Legacy) free?
Fuzz Droid (Legacy) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BLEASS Tides free?
BLEASS Tides costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Fuzz Droid (Legacy) or BLEASS Tides?
BLEASS Tides is rated higher. Fuzz Droid (Legacy) averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while BLEASS Tides averages 4.9 from 8 ratings.
Do Fuzz Droid (Legacy) or BLEASS Tides have ads?
Neither Fuzz Droid (Legacy) nor BLEASS Tides shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Fuzz Droid (Legacy) or BLEASS Tides?
Fuzz Droid (Legacy) ships an update every 8 months, and BLEASS Tides every 5 months. Most recently, Fuzz Droid (Legacy) was updated on October 16, 2026 and BLEASS Tides on October 16, 2026.

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