# Waymaker vs BLEASS Tides

Waymaker and BLEASS Tides both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Waymaker's written reviews are positive against 75% of BLEASS Tides's. Waymaker also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 5 months). BLEASS Tides's advantage is chart position (#191 vs unranked). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Waymaker against 4.9 for BLEASS Tides. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 18 and 8 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Waymaker's written reviews are positive against 75% of BLEASS Tides's.

Waymaker ships an update every 5 weeks, BLEASS Tides every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Waymaker | BLEASS Tides |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $14.99 | $14.99 |
| Rating | [4.8 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/waymaker-modular-sequencer/id6737984216/reviews) | **[4.9 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bleass-tides/id6740145405/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **18** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 75.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#191** |
| Size | 27 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Aqeel Aadam](https://appshunter.io/developer/1724235864) | [BLEASS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1220444177) |

## What reviewers say

### Waymaker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/waymaker-modular-sequencer/id6737984216)

Create custom melodic sequences and control other compatible audio products. Offers a variety of sequencers and utilities for generating unique rhythms, harmonies, and soundscapes. Can be used as a standalone MIDI sequencer or as an effect.

**Highlights:** Modular MIDI sequencer chain, Control other Aqeel Aadam Sound products, 15 sequencers and utilities, Standalone MIDI sequencer, MIDI effect for modifying output, Preset management

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### BLEASS Tides

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bleass-tides/id6740145405)

**Currently charting:** #191 Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Waymaker free?

Waymaker costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is BLEASS Tides free?

BLEASS Tides costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Waymaker or BLEASS Tides?

BLEASS Tides is rated higher. Waymaker averages 4.8 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while BLEASS Tides averages 4.9 from 8 ratings.

### Do Waymaker or BLEASS Tides have ads?

Neither Waymaker nor BLEASS Tides shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Waymaker or BLEASS Tides?

Waymaker ships an update every 5 weeks, and BLEASS Tides every 5 months. Most recently, Waymaker was updated on September 18, 2026 and BLEASS Tides on September 12, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*