Comparison

Resampler Bitcrusher vs PCM2612 Retro Decimator Unit

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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.

About

PCM2612 Retro Decimator Unit

This free music app offers a 32-step scalable 8-bit decimation effect with adjustable dry/wet levels and stereo/mono switching. It features switchable output filtering and a customizable graphical interface, all with low CPU usage.

Highlights
  • 32-step scalable 8-bit decimation
  • Dry/Wet level control
  • Stereo/Mono switch
  • Switchable output filtering (Legacy/Crystal Clear)
  • Switchable graphical form factor
  • Low CPU usage
Features
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Features: • Free! • 32-steps scalable 8-bit decimation • Dry / Wet level knob • Stereo / Mono switch • Switchable output filtering between Legacy (modeled after the Sega Genesis Model 1 amp output circuitry) and Crystal Clear (purely digital) • Switchable graphical form factor (vertical box or horizontal rack) • Low CPU usage

Screenshots

Resampler Bitcrusher1 screens
PCM2612 Retro Decimator Unit2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PCM2612 Retro Decimator Unit at 100% against Resampler Bitcrusher's 38%. PCM2612 Retro Decimator Unit also leads on price (Free vs $2.99) and rating (5.0 vs 2.9). 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

PCM2612 Retro Decimator Unit is free to download; Resampler Bitcrusher costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PCM2612 Retro Decimator Unit holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 23 and 30 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of Resampler Bitcrusher's written reviews are positive against 100% of PCM2612 Retro Decimator Unit's.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Resampler Bitcrusher versus PCM2612 Retro Decimator Unit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterResampler BitcrusherPCM2612 Retro Decimator Unit
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating2.9 (23 ratings)5.0 (30 ratings) — better
Positive reviews37.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2330 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBlamsoft, Inc.Inphonik

Customer experience

Resampler Bitcrusher

All ratings23 ratings
Positive43.5%
Neutral4.3%
Negative52.2%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive37.5%
Neutral6.3%
Negative56.3%

PCM2612 Retro Decimator Unit

All ratings30 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Resampler Bitcrusher

No in-app purchases

None

PCM2612 Retro Decimator Unit

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Resampler Bitcrusher free?
Resampler Bitcrusher costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is PCM2612 Retro Decimator Unit free?
PCM2612 Retro Decimator Unit is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Resampler Bitcrusher or PCM2612 Retro Decimator Unit?
PCM2612 Retro Decimator Unit is rated higher. Resampler Bitcrusher averages 2.9 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while PCM2612 Retro Decimator Unit averages 5.0 from 30 ratings.
Do Resampler Bitcrusher or PCM2612 Retro Decimator Unit have ads?
Neither Resampler Bitcrusher nor PCM2612 Retro Decimator Unit shows ads.

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