Comparison

DC vs TB GonioMeter

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

TB GonioMeter

Analyze stereo image imbalances and frequency correlations in real-time. Ensure your audio content is high quality and compatible with mono down-mixes, crucial for mobile entertainment. This tool offers detailed waveform inspection and balance spectrum analysis.

Highlights
  • Real-time goniometer for stereo image waveforms
  • Real-time correlation meter and spectrum
  • Real-time stereo balance and spectrum meter
  • Color themes for UI
  • Mono down-mix compatibility check
  • Optimized for iPad, compatible with iPhone/iPod Touch
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ToneBoosters GonioMeter is a one-stop stereo image analysis AUv3 plug-in. Easily identify stereo image imbalance or frequency ranges with negative correlation. Ensure that the content you create is of high quality and mono down-mix compatible, an essential requirement for mobile entertainment! The ToneBoosters GonioMeter stand-alone app captures the microphone input and processes the signals in real time. Since most iOS devices only have mono microphone capabilities, we strongly suggest to use the integrated AUv3 plug-in (app extension) version instead. To use it as a plug-in, use an AUv3-compatible host app such as Steinberg Cubasis, Apple Garageband, Audio Evolution Mobile Studio, Auria, AUM, or others. ToneBoosters GonioMeter will appear in the list of Audio Unit extensions for effect plug-ins. Key features: - Real-time goniometer to inspect stereo image waveforms - Real-time correlation meter and correlation spectrum meter - Real-time stereo balance an stereo balance spectrum meter - Color themes for the user interface - Max screen support in Garageband - Optimised for iPad and compatible with iPhone and iPod Touch What you should know: - Licenses acquired for this platform are not compatible with other platforms. - Audio Unit (AUv3) extensions require an iPad mini 2, iPad 4 or later models.

Screenshots

DC2 screens
TB GonioMeter2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: TB GonioMeter at Free against DC's $2.99. TB GonioMeter also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 67%) and rating (4.6 vs 4.2). On ratings volume, 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

TB GonioMeter is free to download; DC costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TB GonioMeter holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 22 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of DC's written reviews are positive against 100% of TB GonioMeter's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DC ships an update every 6 months, TB GonioMeter every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
DC versus TB GonioMeter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDCTB GonioMeter
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.2 (14 ratings)4.6 (22 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1422 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBlamsoft, Inc.ToneBoosters

Customer experience

DC

All ratings14 ratings
Positive78.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative21.4%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

TB GonioMeter

All ratings23 ratings
Positive91.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative8.7%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

DC

No in-app purchases

None

TB GonioMeter

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DC free?
DC costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is TB GonioMeter free?
TB GonioMeter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, DC or TB GonioMeter?
TB GonioMeter is rated higher. DC averages 4.2 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while TB GonioMeter averages 4.6 from 22 ratings.
Do DC or TB GonioMeter have ads?
Neither DC nor TB GonioMeter shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DC or TB GonioMeter?
DC ships an update every 6 months, and TB GonioMeter every 2 months. Most recently, DC was updated on October 24, 2026 and TB GonioMeter on October 24, 2026.

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