Comparison

F vs Harmonizer audio effect

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

Head to head
About

F

This audio effect plugin offers sixteen versatile filter modes with precise controls for frequency, resonance, and analog-style saturation. Visualize your frequency response in real-time for intuitive adjustments. It integrates seamlessly with popular AUv3 compatible music production apps.

Highlights
  • Sixteen filter modes
  • Frequency and resonance controls
  • Analog-style saturation
  • Wet/dry mix
  • Frequency response display
  • Zero Delay Feedback algorithm
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F-16 Filter is a flexible multi-mode filter with frequency response display. It features sixteen modes, frequency and resonance controls, saturation for analog-style soft clipping, and wet/dry mix. The 4 pole lowpass mode provides the frequency response of classic the Moog ladder filter. The other modes provide all of the choices available in the famous Oberheim Matrix 12 and Xpander synthesizers. At the heart of F-16 is a Zero Delay Feedback algorithm, the latest in DSP filtering technology. F-16 Filter gives you a wide variety of filtering options with pristine fidelity. F-16 Filter is an AUv3 that works inside host apps. Just open up your favorite host that supports AUv3 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 filter modes are found in the popular Rack Extension for Propellerhead Reason. You get a desktop quality plug-in at an iOS friendly price. In addition to controlling the filter through the knobs and sliders, you can use the frequency response display to control cutoff frequency and resonance simultaneously. The sixteen filter modes available are: 1, 2, 3, and 4 Pole Lowpass 1, 2, 3, and 4, Pole Highpass 2 and 4 Pole Bandpass 2 Pole Notch 3 Pole Phase 2 Pole Highpass + 1 Pole Lowpass 3 Pole Highpass + 1 Pole Lowpass 2 Pole Notch + 1 Pole Lowpass 3 Pole Phase + 1 Pole Lowpass Tap Developer Website for sound examples.

About

Harmonizer audio effect

This real-time audio effect app shifts pitch and adds harmonies to your original sound. It functions as an Audio Unit plugin or a standalone effect using your device's microphone or external audio interfaces. The pitch shifting preserves the original timing and tempo.

Highlights
  • Real-time pitch shifting
  • Two harmony voices
  • Smooth pitch shift controls
  • Adjustable voice volumes
  • Master reverb effect
  • Standalone mode via microphone
Features
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Harmonizer is real time audio pitch shifter effect that can mix harmonies into the original signal or run as realtime pitch shifter. The app works as an Audio Unit plugin and can also be used as stand alone real time effect via the device microphone or using iRig or similar device. The pitch shifting does NOT affect timing so the tempo stays the same. Features: - 2 harmony voices - smooth pitch shift controls - half tones and cents - dry volume (original voice) - efx 1 volume (pitch shifted voice 1 volume) - efx 2 volume (pitch shifted voice 2 volume) - reverb (master reverb) - EFX on/off button (in stand alone mode) If you play acoustic instrument you can use headphones without a mic and put the phone close to your instrument so the app will work as realtime effect. Now you can play and sing with harmonies.

Screenshots

F1 screens
Harmonizer audio effect3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: F at 78% against Harmonizer audio effect's 23%. F also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.0). Harmonizer audio effect's advantage is price ($1.99 vs $2.99) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 12.0). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

F costs $2.99 and Harmonizer audio effect $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

F holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 18 and 9 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of F's written reviews are positive against 23% of Harmonizer audio effect's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
F versus Harmonizer audio effect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFHarmonizer audio effect
Price$2.99$1.99 — better
Rating5.0 (18 ratings) — better3.0 (9 ratings)
Positive reviews77.8% of reviews — better23.1% of reviews
Number of ratings18 — better9
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 8 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBlamsoft, Inc.Aleksandar Mlazev

Customer experience

F

All ratings18 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive77.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative22.2%

Harmonizer audio effect

All ratings9 ratings
Positive44.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative55.6%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive23.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative76.9%

In-app purchases

None

F

No in-app purchases

None

Harmonizer audio effect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is F free?
F costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Harmonizer audio effect free?
Harmonizer audio effect costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, F or Harmonizer audio effect?
F is rated higher. F averages 5.0 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while Harmonizer audio effect averages 3.0 from 9 ratings.
Do F or Harmonizer audio effect have ads?
Neither F nor Harmonizer audio effect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, F or Harmonizer audio effect?
F ships an update every 8 months, and Harmonizer audio effect every 8 months. Most recently, F was updated on October 9, 2026 and Harmonizer audio effect on October 7, 2026.

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