Dial Upstrum vs Blue Mode Drive
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Dial Upstrum
Transform classic modem sounds into a unique musical instrument. Explore phase and pitch variations to create distinctive audio and visuals, and integrate with AUv3 hosts for advanced music production.
- Play 56k modem handshake sounds as an instrument
- Adjust phase and pitch of sounds
- Modify visuals alongside audio
- AUv3 plugin support
- Inspired by ZX Plectrum
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Boot up that beige box, hear the sweet symphony of your 56k modem screeching into life, and prepare to surf the information superhighway like it's 1999! Play the 56k DialUp handshake sounds as a musical instrument on your iPhone or iPad! Change the modem sounds (and visuals) phase and pitch to make some weird, wonderful and familiar sounds! Plugin to your favourite AUv3 host and make unique music unlike anything else. Log on. Dial in. Based on the critically acclaimed ZX Plectrum! (but with more sounds and flexibility!) What people say about ZX Plectrum: "As seen on TV" on Dara O Briain's Go 8 Bit Used by multi-Platinum band Placebo in their live events. "ZX Plectrum lets you make music Spectrum style on your iPhone" pocket-lint.com "Utterly pointless but also utterly engaging" bamm.tv "For Nostlagia lovers of a very specific demographic this will sound like heaven" calmdowntom.com "The Greatest iPad App of ALL TIME" conoroneill.net
Blue Mode Drive
This plugin emulates a classic blues overdrive pedal with nuanced, touch-sensitive tones. It offers dual modes and advanced modeling for dynamic sound shaping, integrating seamlessly with macOS and iOS DAWs.
- Classic blues overdrive emulation
- Dual Mode Switch (Standard/Custom)
- Parametric NAM Modeling
- Touch-sensitive dynamics
- Cross-platform AUv3 support
- Optimized M1/M2 performance
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Blue Mode is a meticulously crafted overdrive plugin that captures the essence of a classic blues overdrive pedal. Utilizing Artera DSP's Parametric NAM engine, it delivers nuanced, touch-sensitive tones that respond dynamically to your playing. Key Features: Dual Mode Switch (S–C): Toggle between Standard for classic breakup and Custom for a fuller, more saturated sound. Parametric NAM Modeling: Ensures detailed and responsive overdrive tones. Touch-Sensitive Dynamics: From subtle grit to soaring leads, your playing nuances shine through. Cross-Platform AUv3 Support: Seamlessly integrates with macOS and iOS DAWs like Logic Pro and GarageBand. Optimized Performance: M1/M2 native support with ultra-low CPU usage. Whether you're in the studio or on the go, Blue Mode provides the authentic overdrive experience musicians crave.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Blue Mode Drive at 100% against Dial Upstrum's 0%. Blue Mode Drive also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.7) and device support (4 vs 2). Dial Upstrum's advantage is price ($3.99 vs $12.99). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Dial Upstrum costs $3.99 and Blue Mode Drive $12.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Blue Mode Drive holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Dial Upstrum's written reviews are positive against 100% of Blue Mode Drive's.
| Parameter | Dial Upstrum | Blue Mode Drive |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3.99 — better | $12.99 |
| Rating | 3.7 (3 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 3 |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 43 MB | 91 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Dave Sapien Ltd. | Reinarc LLC |
Customer experience
Dial Upstrum
Blue Mode Drive
In-app purchases
Dial Upstrum
No in-app purchases
Blue Mode Drive
No in-app purchases






