# Bark Filter vs Transient Shaper

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Transient Shaper at 100% against Bark Filter's 72%. Transient Shaper also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Bark Filter's advantage is ratings volume (29 vs 2) and price ($3.99 vs $5.99). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Bark Filter costs $3.99 and Transient Shaper $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Transient Shaper holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bark Filter has 29 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of Bark Filter's written reviews are positive against 100% of Transient Shaper's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bark Filter | Transient Shaper |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$3.99** | $5.99 |
| Rating | [4.8 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bark-filter/id1257672871/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transient-shaper/id1599434645/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **29** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 72.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 17 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Harry Gohs](https://appshunter.io/developer/382428644) | [Blue Mangoo Consulting Company Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1475107602) |

## What reviewers say

### Bark Filter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bark-filter/id1257672871)

This audio effect processor mimics the human ear's critical band filtering and compression. It offers a multi-band compressor with up to 27 bands for precise audio manipulation and analysis.

**Highlights:** Multi-band dynamic range compressor (up to 27 bands), Variable number of compressor bands, Threshold, Ratio, Attack, Release, Makeup Gain controls, Linear phase precision filters, Real-time spectrum analyzer, AudioUnit (AUv3), Inter-app audio, and Audiobus 3 compatible, Low latency live usage

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Transient Shaper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transient-shaper/id1599434645)

This audio plugin offers a simple yet powerful way to shape the attack and sustain of sounds. Its adaptive filters automatically adjust to various inputs, allowing precise control over transient intensity without complex settings. Achieve crisper attacks or soften harshness, and even silence note attacks entirely.

**Highlights:** Adaptive filters for automatic adjustment, Precise control over transient intensity, Ability to silence note attacks, Adjust sustain volume independently, Simple, intuitive controls

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bark Filter free?

Bark Filter costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Transient Shaper free?

Transient Shaper costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Bark Filter or Transient Shaper?

Transient Shaper is rated higher. Bark Filter averages 4.8 out of 5 from 29 ratings, while Transient Shaper averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Bark Filter or Transient Shaper have ads?

Neither Bark Filter nor Transient Shaper shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*