# Bark Filter vs Things

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Things at 100% against Bark Filter's 72%. Things also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Bark Filter's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 17 months) and price ($3.99 vs $6.99). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Bark Filter costs $3.99 and Things $6.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Things holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 29 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of Bark Filter's written reviews are positive against 100% of Things's.

Bark Filter ships an update every 3 months, Things every 17 months. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bark Filter | Things |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$3.99** | $6.99 |
| Rating | [4.8 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bark-filter/id1257672871/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/things-crusher/id6449363172/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **29** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 72.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 17 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#181** | — |
| Size | 17 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Harry Gohs](https://appshunter.io/developer/382428644) | [AudioThing Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1659941236) |

## What reviewers say

### Bark Filter

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

**Currently charting:** #181 Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

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


### Things

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/things-crusher/id6449363172)

This app provides a versatile audio effect plugin featuring a multimode filter and a bit crusher. It can be used as a standalone application or as an AUv3 plugin for further audio manipulation.

**Highlights:** Multimode filter (lowpass, highpass, bandpass, notch), 2 or 4-pole filter options, Crisp bit crusher, Downsampling and bit reduction, Harshness control, Output gain control, Standalone and AUv3 plugin support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bark Filter free?

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

### Is Things free?

Things costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Bark Filter or Things?

Things is rated higher. Bark Filter averages 4.8 out of 5 from 29 ratings, while Things averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do Bark Filter or Things have ads?

Neither Bark Filter nor Things shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bark Filter or Things?

Bark Filter ships an update every 3 months, and Things every 17 months. Most recently, Bark Filter was updated on September 30, 2026 and Things on October 1, 2026.

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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.*