DRC vs BLEASS Monolit
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DRC
This virtual analog synthesizer offers classic analog sound design with a user-friendly interface. Explore rich sonic textures and create unique patches with its versatile oscillators, filters, and built-in effects. Compatible with popular music production apps.
- AUv3 compatible
- Up to 8 voices
- Multi-wave oscillators
- 4 pole self resonant low pass Ladder Filter
- Stereo Tape Delay
- Lush Stereo Reverb
- Arpeggiator
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DRC is a versatile virtual analog polyphonic synthesizer that captures the essence of classic analog synths with a simple yet powerful set of parameters. It offers exceptional sound design capabilities, delivering a sonic experience reminiscent of legendary instruments like the Roland Juno, Minimoog, and more. Features: - AUv3 compatible (use it on Garageband, AUM, NS2, Cubasis, Loopy Pro, etc) - Up to 8 voices - Two main oscillators, one sub-oscillator and one noise source - Multi-wave oscillators (SIN, TRI, SAW, SQR with PWM) - Detune, sync and ring modulation - 4 pole self resonant low pass Ladder Filter - 2 pole multi-mode filter (LP, HP, BD, NOTCH) - 2 LFO's and 2 analog modeled envelope generators - Stereo Tape Delay with time modulation - Lush Stereo Reverb with modulation and self growing decay - True stereo, analog modeled multi mode chorus - Arpeggiator with 4 modes, tempo sync and hold function - Sync to external MIDI clock - MIDI clock out - Audiobus Compatible - Ableton Link Compatible For detailed operation information and requirements please visit www.imaginando.pt/products/drc-polyphonic-synthesizer/help/contents "Elegant, easy to navigate and sounds brilliant." "I can't enough express how amazed and happy I am playing this app. Before writing this review I read the manual (you must) and tested every parameter until I understood perfectly how each one responded to the final output sound. I have to tell you the presets do not show how powerful this synth can be, you have to tweak by yourself every filter, modifier and fx's. For me the filter is the secret in this app to get a differentiated sound compared to your other synth app's. Filter adds a deep texture and resolution to the sound that I forgot lfo's and adsr's.” "One of the best iPad synthesizers!" "This sounds better than 99% of iOS synths. Filters are awesome. Modulation options are numerous. Effects are great. Sounds like a Mac plugin, not an iOS synth. Very little out there like this. I have paid hundreds on the Mac for this kind of sound." "A wonderful synth with its own unique character to it." "This app is excellent! Just enough of a twist on the standard synth app to make it worth the investment. Patch creation seems to be the focus, and UI is perfect for flipping back and forth while working out new presets." "Huge tone that will cut through any mix Fantastic control options for the musician Rich sounds and a beautiful visual design A developer who cares greatly about his customers and creation (frequent updates) It's alive! Recommended!" "Easy to lose yourself in sound design. The sound sources, fx, filters and modulations are all laid out to be very easily accessible. The mixer is great for tweaking the balance between the sound sources to fine tune your sound. Can tell some love went in to making this" "Great, rich, full-sounding sounds! Great job!!!" "Awesome updates from a developer who truly cares about both their customers and their work. Nice job!" "It is FAT. The interface is intuitive. It is universal." "This is really a fine example of a synthesizer whose developers love synthesizers. It is rather difficult to explain, but there is something within not only the interface, but in the nature of the sounds that this thing produces that shows their passion. This synthesizer is a patch designer's tool, not a preset player. Yes, it does come with some nice patches which show off some of its abilities, but when you start to dig in yourself, you can create some really unusual sounds." "Excellent job guys. The GUI looks great and everything is extremely easy to access and in a logical way." "Nice effects section great delay nice chord section IAA instrument support complete with transport bar and Midi learn. Good stuff."
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.
- Intuitive mono-synthesizer
- Analogue sound engine
- User-friendly interface
- Random sound generator
- Factory presets
- Additional sound packs
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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
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: BLEASS Monolit at Free against DRC's $8.99. BLEASS Monolit also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). DRC's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 12 months) and ratings volume (658 vs 83). On rating, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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
BLEASS Monolit is free to download; DRC costs $8.99 up front. DRC sells 13 one-off in-app purchases and BLEASS Monolit sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for DRC against 4.7 for BLEASS Monolit. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DRC has 658 ratings behind it against 83, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 84% and 83% positive.
DRC ships an update every 2 months, BLEASS Monolit every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DRC | BLEASS Monolit |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $8.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.7 (658 ratings) | 4.7 (83 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 83.8% of reviews — better | 83.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 658 — better | 83 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 12 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 132 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | Imaginando Lda | BLEASS |
Customer experience
DRC
BLEASS Monolit
Bugs and requests
DRC
Reported bugs
2 issues- Inconsistent behavior when restoring purchases
- Compatibility issues with some iOS versions or devices
Requested features
3 requests- Bluetooth MIDI support
- More advanced modulation options
- Improved preset management and organization
BLEASS Monolit
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
DRC
- Unlock Sonic Alchemy$3.99
- Pop Essentials$3.99
- Unlock Factory Expansion$3.99
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- Unlock Sounds From Outer Space$3.99
- Unlock Iconic Sounds Vol. 1$3.99
- Unlock Iconic Sounds Vol. 2$3.99
- Unlock Iconic Sounds Vol. 3$3.99
- Unlock Constellations Toolkit$3.99
- Unlock Iconic Sounds Vol. 4$3.99
- Electric Sheep Dreams$3.99
- Timeless And Untamed$3.99
- Dynamic Resonant Cycles$7.99
- Unlock Synth Engine$8.99
BLEASS Monolit
- Abyssal Preset Pack$3.99
- Leads Preset Pack$3.99
- Basses Preset Pack$3.99








