Comparison

DC vs BYOD

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

Head to head
About

DC

This audio effect plug-in emulates a classic overdrive guitar pedal using advanced circuit modeling. It provides an authentic analog sound and integrates seamlessly with iOS Digital Audio Workstations.

Highlights
  • Circuit-modeled overdrive emulation
  • Authentic analog sound
  • Audio Unit Extension (AUv3) support
  • Expands controls when touched
  • Compatible with popular iOS DAWs
  • Desktop quality algorithm
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DC-9 Overdrive is a circuit modeled overdrive plug-in that emulates the famous Ibanez® TS9 Tube Screamer. The DSP algorithms in DC-9 take into account the entire schematic, using the latest modeling techniques. This gives you an authentic analog sound that matches the character of the physical circuit. DC-9 is an Audio Unit Extension (AUv3) that works inside host apps. Just open up your favorite host that supports Audio Units and add it as an effect. The controls expand when touched so they can be easily seen while tweaking. DC-9 brings the distinctive warm overdrive crunch to your favorite iOS DAW. Compatible with GarageBand, Cubasis, Auria, BeatMaker, AudioBus, AUM, Modstep, and more. DC-9 gets its name from the Diode Clipper circuit used to create the distortion. Accurate modeling of the clipper by circuit simulation gives DC-9 an edge over the common distortion plug- in. The effect was carefully tuned using A/B comparisons to the original stop box. Blamsoft brings their experience creating top notch plug-ins for the desktop to iOS. The same algorithm is found in the popular Rack Extension for Propellerhead Reason. You get a desktop quality algorithm at an iOS friendly price. Tap Developer Website for sound examples. Note: Second screenshot shows the effect of touching a control.

About

BYOD

Create unique guitar distortion and tone-shaping effects with this audio plugin. It offers emulations of classic circuits and a variety of other useful audio effects for musicians.

Highlights
  • Custom guitar distortion creation
  • Emulations of distortion circuits
  • Tone-shaping capabilities
  • Variety of other audio effects
Features
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Build-Your-Own-Distortion (BYOD) is an audio plugin that allows the user to create custom guitar effects, with a focus on guitar distortion. The plugin contains emulations of guitar distortion and tone-shaping circuits from various, along with a handful of other useful effects.

Screenshots

DC2 screens
BYOD1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: BYOD at Free against DC's $2.99. BYOD also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.2) and review sentiment (95% vs 64%). DC's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5). On update cadence, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

BYOD is free to download; DC costs $2.99 up front. BYOD sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. DC asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BYOD holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 43 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of DC's written reviews are positive against 95% of BYOD's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DC ships an update every 6 months, BYOD every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and June 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
DC versus BYOD: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDCBYOD
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.2 (14 ratings)4.9 (43 ratings) — better
Positive reviews63.6% of reviews94.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1443 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 months — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.011.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBlamsoft, Inc.Jatin Chowdhury

Customer experience

DC

All ratings14 ratings
Positive78.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative21.4%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive63.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative36.4%

BYOD

All ratings43 ratings
Positive97.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative2.3%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive94.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.3%

In-app purchases

None

DC

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

BYOD

One-time5
  • BYOD Boutique Pack$11.99
  • BYOD Canuck Pack$11.99
  • BYOD Kiwi Pack$11.99
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  • BYOD Filters Pack$11.99
  • BYOD Opto Pack$11.99

Questions

Is DC free?
DC costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is BYOD free?
BYOD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, DC or BYOD?
BYOD is rated higher. DC averages 4.2 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while BYOD averages 4.9 from 43 ratings.
Do DC or BYOD have ads?
Neither DC nor BYOD shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DC or BYOD?
DC ships an update every 6 months, and BYOD every 7 months. Most recently, DC was updated on September 18, 2026 and BYOD on June 11, 2026.

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