Resampler Bitcrusher vs Magic Switch
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.
Magic Switch
This audio effect plugin provides a lush, one-button chorus inspired by analog synthesizers. It adds dimension and depth to music tracks with a dark, detuned character. A mix slider allows for blending the effect to your preference.
- One-button lush chorus effect
- Juno-60 analog chorus inspiration
- Dark and detuned character
- Adds dimension and depth
- Mix slider for blending
- Based on Super VHS plugin's 'Magic' button
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Since its original release, Baby Audio's Magic Switch has been one of the most popular free plugins on the desktop market. Now it's finally available as an AUv3 plugin. Features: * Lush one-button chorus effect loosely inspired by the Juno-60 analog chorus * Dark and detuned character, perfect for adding dimension and depth to your tracks * Mix slider lets you blend the effect to taste * Based on the "Magic" button in Baby Audio's award-winning Super VHS plugin Note: This is an Audio Unit Effect Plugin (AUv3), which requires a host such as AUM or Audiobus – or a DAW such as GarageBand or Cubasis.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Magic Switch at 80% against Resampler Bitcrusher's 33%. Magic Switch also leads on price (Free vs $2.99) and rating (4.8 vs 2.9). Resampler Bitcrusher's advantage is update cadence (every 4 months vs every 10 months). 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
Magic Switch is free to download; Resampler Bitcrusher costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Magic Switch holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 23 and 33 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Resampler Bitcrusher's written reviews are positive against 80% of Magic Switch's.
Resampler Bitcrusher ships an update every 4 months, Magic Switch every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Resampler Bitcrusher | Magic Switch |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 2.9 (23 ratings) | 4.8 (33 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | 80.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 23 | 33 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months — better | Every 10 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Blamsoft, Inc. | Baby Audio Inc. |
Customer experience
Resampler Bitcrusher
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In-app purchases
Resampler Bitcrusher
No in-app purchases
Magic Switch
No in-app purchases
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