Comparison

iFretless Brass vs BLEASS Monolit

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

Head to head
About

iFretless Brass

This app allows string instrument players to create expressive music using a variety of brass and synth sounds. It features detailed sample libraries and advanced touch sensitivity for natural performance. Supports MIDI and Audio Unit integration for external devices and recording apps.

Highlights
  • Expressive brass and synth sounds
  • Detailed sample library
  • Advanced touch pressure detection
  • Natural vibrato and slides
  • MIDI input/output support
  • Audio Unit integration
Features
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iFretless Brass enables guitar and string instrument players to play expressive music with a variety of instruments. It includes a detailed library of samples from real brass instruments as well as a collection of classic synth sounds. Each note is sampled at nine different volume levels in order to capture the full range of tones produced by the original instrument. Key features: 1) Supports MIDI input and output for interface with external devices such as digital pianos and electronic wind instruments as well as virtual MIDI compatible iOS apps. 2) A patented algorithm uses the accelerometer accurately detects touch pressure on the screen and respond with dynamic selection of samples of the appropriate timbre and volume. 3) Responds to fretless vibrato and between-note slides in a natural way, making it one of the most expressive performance interfaces available anywhere. 4) MPE MIDI support 5) Audio Unit support allows you to use the app as a virtual instrument inside of audio recording and mixing apps such as GarageBand Sound library includes: Euphonium Trombone Trumpet Trumpet 2 Flugelhorn Tuba French Horn Muted Trumpet and a collection of classic synth samples

About

BLEASS Monolit

This app offers a powerful yet intuitive mono-synthesizer for creating a wide range of sounds, from deep basses to sparkling arpeggios. It features a user-friendly interface with tactile controls and a randomizer for sonic inspiration, along with factory presets and purchasable sound packs.

Highlights
  • Intuitive mono-synthesizer
  • Analogue sound engine
  • User-friendly interface
  • Random sound generator
  • Factory presets
  • Additional sound packs
Features
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BLEASS Monolit combines the warm analogue character of BLEASS Alpha with the expressive sound design capabilities of BLEASS Omega. The result is a powerful and efficient mono synthesizer designed for basses, leads, arpeggios, sound effects, and electronic textures. Monolit delivers rich sound while maintaining very low CPU usage, allowing smooth performance even with multiple instances. Its streamlined interface makes sound design fast and intuitive, with responsive controls that feel precise and immediate on touch devices. For instant inspiration, the Dice button generates new synth patches using a musical randomization engine designed to produce usable and unique results. A wide library of factory presets is included, covering basses, leads, sequences, effects, and more, with additional sound packs available separately. Whether you are producing electronic music, designing cinematic soundscapes, or exploring experimental synthesis, Monolit provides a fast and accessible workflow with deep creative potential. Also available for Desktop in AU, VST3, and AAX formats. Learn more at bleass.com/monolit

Screenshots

iFretless Brass4 screens
BLEASS Monolit3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: BLEASS Monolit at Free against iFretless Brass's $9.99. BLEASS Monolit also leads on review sentiment (83% vs 68%) and ratings volume (82 vs 10). iFretless Brass's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 12 months). On 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

BLEASS Monolit is free to download; iFretless Brass costs $9.99 up front. BLEASS Monolit sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. iFretless Brass asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iFretless Brass holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BLEASS Monolit has 82 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 68% of iFretless Brass's written reviews are positive against 83% of BLEASS Monolit's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iFretless Brass ships an update every 6 weeks, BLEASS Monolit every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
iFretless Brass versus BLEASS Monolit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriFretless BrassBLEASS Monolit
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating4.9 (10 ratings) — better4.7 (82 ratings)
Positive reviews68.0% of reviews83.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1082 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 12 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.612.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size241 MB35 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperBlue Mangoo Consulting Company LimitedBLEASS

Customer experience

iFretless Brass

All ratings10 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews25 reviews
Positive68.0%
Neutral8.0%
Negative24.0%

BLEASS Monolit

All ratings82 ratings
Positive95.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative4.9%
Written reviews30 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%

In-app purchases

None

iFretless Brass

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

BLEASS Monolit

One-time3
  • Abyssal Preset Pack$3.99
  • Leads Preset Pack$3.99
  • Basses Preset Pack$3.99

Questions

Is iFretless Brass free?
iFretless Brass costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is BLEASS Monolit free?
BLEASS Monolit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, iFretless Brass or BLEASS Monolit?
iFretless Brass is rated higher. iFretless Brass averages 4.9 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while BLEASS Monolit averages 4.7 from 82 ratings.
Do iFretless Brass or BLEASS Monolit have ads?
Neither iFretless Brass nor BLEASS Monolit shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iFretless Brass or BLEASS Monolit?
iFretless Brass ships an update every 6 weeks, and BLEASS Monolit every 12 months. Most recently, iFretless Brass was updated on September 22, 2026 and BLEASS Monolit on September 25, 2026.

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