Resampler Bitcrusher vs Scope AUv3 Visualizer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Resampler Bitcrusher
This app offers a versatile bitcrusher effect with multiple sample rate reduction and quantization algorithms. It allows users to easily create unique sonic textures and integrate them into their iOS Digital Audio Workstations.
- Multiple sample rate reduction algorithms
- Quantization options
- Flexible bit crushing
- Audio Unit Extension (AUv3) support
- Works with popular iOS DAWs
- Desktop quality plug-in
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Resampler is a creativity inducing bitcrusher packed with audio algorithms stretched past their limits. Multiple flavors of sample rate reduction and quantization provide endless possibilities for sonic mayhem. There is complex math going on, but Resampler gives you plenty of options without getting bogged down in technical details. By trying a few different settings and tweaking the knobs, you will be creating cool bit crushing effects in no time. Resampler brings flexible bit crushing to your favorite iOS DAW. Resampler 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. Compatible with GarageBand, Cubasis, Auria, BeatMaker, AudioBus, AUM, Modstep, and more. Blamsoft brings their experience creating top notch plug-ins for the desktop to iOS. The same features are found in the popular Rack Extension for Propellerhead Reason. You get a desktop quality plug-in at an iOS friendly price. Tap Developer Website for sound examples.
Scope AUv3 Visualizer
This app provides professional audio visualization with classic oscilloscope effects. It transforms audio into stunning visual displays using GPU-accelerated graphics, offering multiple modes and color schemes. Ideal for live performances, sound design, and audio monitoring.
- Classic phosphor glow effects
- Linear, circular, and Flurry visualization modes
- Multiple color schemes
- Audio-reactive particle dynamics
- Intuitive touch interface
- Smooth 60fps+ performance
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Get professional audio visualization with your AUv3 host or the standalone app. Scope transforms your audio into stunning visual displays using GPU-accelerated graphics with classic phosphor glow effects reminiscent of vintage CRT oscilloscopes and more. Featuring Scope Linear, Scope Circular, Flurry particle, Spectrum, Spectrogram, Spectrum Equalizer, 3D Spectrum, Semaphore, Sliding Scope, Loudness and Polar Level visualization modes with single and multi-channel split view, plus an Overlap option that draws both channels on one canvas in Scope Linear. Multiple color schemes (including classic phosphor green, vibrant 80s Red and Rainbow) with smooth transitions. Flurry mode renders mesmerizing smoke-textured particles with audio-reactive dynamics, inspired by the classic screensaver. Loudness is an ITU-R BS.1770 / EBU R128 meter with integrated, short-term and momentary loudness, true peak per channel, loudness range and a three-minute history against streaming, podcast and broadcast targets. Polar Level is a stereo vectorscope that plots pan position against level in dB, shows out-of-phase content in red and includes a correlation meter. All visualization modes are fully automatable parameters in your DAW. Optimized for HiDPI Retina displays with dynamic line width scaling, Scope delivers smooth 60fps+ performance for live performances, creative sound design and professional audio monitoring. Whether you are analyzing dynamics during mixing, assisting with sound synthesis or adding visual interest to your sessions, Scope provides the precision and aesthetic flexibility you need. Place it anywhere in your signal chain to visualize audio at any point, though it is typically used last to analyze the cumulative effects of your processing chain.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Scope AUv3 Visualizer at 4.2 against Resampler Bitcrusher's 2.9. Scope AUv3 Visualizer also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 33%) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 4 months). Resampler Bitcrusher's advantage is price ($2.99 vs $3.99) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Resampler Bitcrusher costs $2.99 and Scope AUv3 Visualizer $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Scope AUv3 Visualizer holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 23 and 21 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Resampler Bitcrusher's written reviews are positive against 67% of Scope AUv3 Visualizer's.
Resampler Bitcrusher ships an update every 4 months, Scope AUv3 Visualizer every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Resampler Bitcrusher | Scope AUv3 Visualizer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 — better | $3.99 |
| Rating | 2.9 (23 ratings) | 4.2 (21 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | 66.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 23 — better | 21 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Blamsoft, Inc. | DiscoDSP LLC |
Customer experience
Resampler Bitcrusher
Scope AUv3 Visualizer
In-app purchases
Resampler Bitcrusher
No in-app purchases
Scope AUv3 Visualizer
No in-app purchases
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