Comparison

Elastic FX vs RollBud Trance Gate & Roll FX

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

Head to head
About

Elastic FX

This app is a versatile multi-effect audio processor with four channels, offering extensive sound shaping and routing capabilities. It allows users to apply up to 40 different stereo effects to various audio sources, including microphones, instruments, and imported sound files. Features like an XY-Pad for intuitive control and automation enhance its creative potential.

Highlights
  • 4-channel multi-effect processor
  • 40 stereo effects (Modulation, Pitch, Distortion, Filter, Delay, Reverb, Others)
  • Advanced audio routing options
  • XY-Pad for effect control and automation
  • Master effect section with EQ and compressor
  • Inter-App Audio and Audiobus 3 support
  • MIDI control and preset management
Features
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EFX is a 4 channels multi-effect processor, that's easy and intuitive to play, but offers complex options to shape the sound and to route the audio effects stream. Connect EFX to any input source, like the devices built in microphone, an external keyboard or guitar (iPad soundcard needed) or to your favorite iOS drum machine or synthesizer via Inter-App Audio or Audiobus. Or import a soundfile into the app and alienate it with with up to 4 different effects at the same time! -------------------------------------------------------------- FEATURES: - Multi-effect app created by the developers of Elastic Drums - 4 effect units with different routing options - Choose one of 40 available stereo effects in each effect unit - Broad range of different effects of the following categories: Modulation, Pitch, Distortion, Filter, Delay, Reverb, Others - Additional master effect section with level meters, 3 band equalizer, compressor, stutter fx - XY-Pad to easily control the most important effect values (Kaoss Pad style) - Possibility to automate/record the XY-Pad tweaks (1,2,4,8,16 bars length) - Automated tweaks and some effects (PingPong Delay) get played in sync via Ableton Link/Inter-App Audio - Audiobus 3 support - Audiobus state save - Audiobus remote control - Inter-App Audio support - Simple audio player to test the effects with audiofiles - Tweak the most important parameters via Midi, Midi learn option - Switch user-presets with Midi Program Change messages - Save, load and share user presets FUTURE PLANS: - More effects

About

RollBud Trance Gate & Roll FX

This app provides creative audio effects for rhythmic sound shaping, including stutters, rolls, and trance gate styles. It features an expressive XY-pad with MIDI control and recording capabilities, and integrates seamlessly as an AUv3 FX plugin.

Highlights
  • Rhythmic sound shaping
  • Stutter, roll, and slip effects
  • Trance gate-style effects
  • Expressive XY-pad control
  • MIDI control and recording
  • AUv3 FX plugin integration
Features
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RollBud is a creative audio effect that lets you shape sound in fun and rhythmic ways. Whether you're going for stutters, rolls, reverse rolls, slips, or trance gate-style effects, RollBud makes it easy to explore new textures and grooves—right from your iPad or iPhone. Expressive XY-Pad with MIDI Control & Recording - Touch & Perform: Control beat divisions on the X-axis and envelope shaping on the Y-axis. - MIDI Controllable: Trigger effects and highlight beats with external MIDI controllers. - Record & Playback: Capture your XY movements and play them back like an advanced LFO. - iCloud Integration: Save, manage, rename, or delete recordings from the settings menu. - MIDI Assignable: Map recordings to a MIDI note and channel for instant recall in live sets. Perfect for Any Genre From electronic, techno, house, and hip-hop to ambient, glitch, experimental, and cinematic, RollBud adds a unique rhythmic dimension to any production. AUv3 FX Plugin for Seamless Integration RollBud is a fully-featured AUv3 audio effect, compatible with top AUv3 hosts like AUM, Logic Pro, GarageBand, Cubasis, and Loopy Pro. More Features - Flexible FX Modes – Switch between Roll and Trance Gate modes for unique playback styles. - Customizable Envelope – Control rise/fall ratio, curve shape, and intensity for dynamic shaping. - Latch Mode – Hold XY positions for continuous effect application. - Quantized & Free Play – Perform with precision or experiment freely. Transform your sound and elevate your performance with RollBud!

Screenshots

Elastic FX4 screens
RollBud Trance Gate & Roll FX4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: RollBud Trance Gate & Roll FX at 5.0 against Elastic FX's 4.6. RollBud Trance Gate & Roll FX also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 69%) and price ($5.99 vs $9.99). Elastic FX's advantage is ratings volume (34 vs 2). On update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Elastic FX costs $9.99 and RollBud Trance Gate & Roll FX $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

RollBud Trance Gate & Roll FX holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Elastic FX has 34 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of Elastic FX's written reviews are positive against 100% of RollBud Trance Gate & Roll FX's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Elastic FX ships an update every 5 weeks, RollBud Trance Gate & Roll FX every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Elastic FX versus RollBud Trance Gate & Roll FX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterElastic FXRollBud Trance Gate & Roll FX
Price$9.99$5.99 — better
Rating4.6 (34 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews69.2% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings34 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOliver Greschke (DE)Cem Olcay

Customer experience

Elastic FX

All ratings34 ratings
Positive85.3%
Neutral11.8%
Negative2.9%
Written reviews26 reviews
Positive69.2%
Neutral23.1%
Negative7.7%

RollBud Trance Gate & Roll FX

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Elastic FX

No in-app purchases

None

RollBud Trance Gate & Roll FX

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Elastic FX free?
Elastic FX costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is RollBud Trance Gate & Roll FX free?
RollBud Trance Gate & Roll FX costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Elastic FX or RollBud Trance Gate & Roll FX?
RollBud Trance Gate & Roll FX is rated higher. Elastic FX averages 4.6 out of 5 from 34 ratings, while RollBud Trance Gate & Roll FX averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Elastic FX or RollBud Trance Gate & Roll FX have ads?
Neither Elastic FX nor RollBud Trance Gate & Roll FX shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Elastic FX or RollBud Trance Gate & Roll FX?
Elastic FX ships an update every 5 weeks, and RollBud Trance Gate & Roll FX every 2 months. Most recently, Elastic FX was updated on November 2, 2026 and RollBud Trance Gate & Roll FX on November 2, 2026.

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