# DRC vs BLEASS Monolit

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | DRC | BLEASS Monolit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $8.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.7 (658 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drc-polyphonic-synthesizer/id973055710/reviews) | **[4.7 (83 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bleass-monolit/id1589410030/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **658** | 83 |
| Positive reviews | **83.8% of reviews** | 83.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 12 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 132 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Imaginando Lda](https://appshunter.io/developer/895445015) | [BLEASS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1220444177) |

## What reviewers say

### DRC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drc-polyphonic-synthesizer/id973055710)

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.

**Highlights:** AUv3 compatible, Up to 8 voices, Multi-wave oscillators, 4 pole self resonant low pass Ladder Filter, Stereo Tape Delay, Lush Stereo Reverb, Arpeggiator

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Sonic Alchemy | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pop Essentials | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Factory Expansion | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Sounds From Outer Space | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Iconic Sounds Vol. 1 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Iconic Sounds Vol. 2 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Iconic Sounds Vol. 3 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Constellations Toolkit | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Iconic Sounds Vol. 4 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Electric Sheep Dreams | $3.99 | one-time |
| Timeless And Untamed | $3.99 | one-time |
| Dynamic Resonant Cycles | $7.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Synth Engine | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Incredible sound quality
- 🔒 Stable and reliable
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 🚀 Versatile and powerful
- 👍 Excellent preset library

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or glitches
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases required for full functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent behavior when restoring purchases
- Compatibility issues with some iOS versions or devices

**Requested features**

- Bluetooth MIDI support
- More advanced modulation options
- Improved preset management and organization


### BLEASS Monolit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bleass-monolit/id1589410030)

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:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Abyssal Preset Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Leads Preset Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Basses Preset Pack | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DRC free?

DRC costs $8.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is BLEASS Monolit free?

BLEASS Monolit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, DRC or BLEASS Monolit?

BLEASS Monolit is rated higher. DRC averages 4.7 out of 5 from 658 ratings, while BLEASS Monolit averages 4.7 from 83 ratings.

### Do DRC or BLEASS Monolit have ads?

Neither DRC nor BLEASS Monolit shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DRC or BLEASS Monolit?

DRC ships an update every 2 months, and BLEASS Monolit every 12 months. Most recently, DRC was updated on October 29, 2026 and BLEASS Monolit on October 27, 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.*