# apeFilter vs BLEASS Slow Machine

The clearest difference is update cadence: apeFilter at every 2 months against BLEASS Slow Machine's every 28 months. apeFilter also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 82%). BLEASS Slow Machine's advantage is price ($6.99 vs $7.99) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On rating, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

apeFilter costs $7.99 and BLEASS Slow Machine $6.99 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 apeFilter against 4.7 for BLEASS Slow Machine. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 33 and 38 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of apeFilter's written reviews are positive against 82% of BLEASS Slow Machine's.

apeFilter ships an update every 2 months, BLEASS Slow Machine every 28 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | apeFilter | BLEASS Slow Machine |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $7.99 | **$6.99** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apefilter/id903006632/reviews)** | [4.7 (38 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bleass-slow-machine/id1544923864/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 33 | **38** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 81.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 28 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #198 | **#183** |
| Size | 18 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [apeSoft](https://appshunter.io/developer/464660782) | [BLEASS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1220444177) |

## What reviewers say

### apeFilter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apefilter/id903006632)

**Currently charting:** #198 Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

This app offers advanced audio equalization with up to 36 peak filters and spectral grid compilers for precise sound sculpting. It supports various audio input methods and includes effects like reverb and delay.

**Highlights:** 36 Peak Filters, Spectral Grid Compilers, AudioUnit V3 & Inter-App Audio Support, Built-in Stereo Sampler, ClassicVerb and Delay FX, MIDI Control

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### BLEASS Slow Machine

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bleass-slow-machine/id1544923864)

**Currently charting:** #183 Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

This music effect app offers creative ways to manipulate audio, allowing you to slow down tracks, create tape stop effects, and program speed variations. It provides precise control over rhythm, pitch, and timing for unique sound design.

**Highlights:** Creative slow down effect, Tape stop effect with performance controls, Speed sequencer for programmed variations, Adjustable loop size and speed, Filter for frequency band control, Multiple time stop modes

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is apeFilter free?

apeFilter costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is BLEASS Slow Machine free?

BLEASS Slow Machine costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, apeFilter or BLEASS Slow Machine?

apeFilter is rated higher. apeFilter averages 4.8 out of 5 from 33 ratings, while BLEASS Slow Machine averages 4.7 from 38 ratings.

### Do apeFilter or BLEASS Slow Machine have ads?

Neither apeFilter nor BLEASS Slow Machine shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, apeFilter or BLEASS Slow Machine?

apeFilter ships an update every 2 months, and BLEASS Slow Machine every 28 months. Most recently, apeFilter was updated on October 11, 2026 and BLEASS Slow Machine on October 7, 2026.

### Which is more popular, apeFilter or BLEASS Slow Machine?

apeFilter currently peaks at #198 in the App Store charts, and BLEASS Slow Machine at #183. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*