Comparison

DLYM vs Filterstep

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

Head to head
About

DLYM

This app provides rich chorus and flanger audio effects for compatible AUv3 hosts. Transform mono sounds into immersive stereo with advanced processing and intuitive controls. Explore 40 presets and various modulation waveforms to shape unique sounds.

Highlights
  • Chorus and flanger effects
  • AUv3 plugin compatibility
  • Stereo width control
  • Time-syncable modulation waveforms
  • Preset manager with 40 patches
  • Intuitive interface
Features
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DLYM is a powerful audio effect designed to deliver rich chorus and flanger effects with advanced processing technology. Inspired by the classic chorus of the DRC synth, DLYM elevates this signature sound, bringing it to all compatible AUv3 hosts. Transform any mono sound into immersive stereo, adding subtle depth or creating bold, transformative effects. With 40 presets to ignite your creativity, you’ll be shaping unique sounds in no time. DLYM’s intuitive interface features large, precision knobs for effortless, fine-tuned control, designed to enhance workflow with a focus on simplicity and functionality. Key Features: - 2 Distinct Processing Modes: Analog emulation and Dimension style - 6 Time-Syncable Modulation Waveforms: Sine, Square, Saw, Triangle, Sample & Hold, and Filtered Sample & Hold - Adjustable Stereo Spread for flexible width control - Frequency Crossover/Filter for tailored effect range - Preset Manager with 40 patches for instant inspiration "This is one of the best AU effects available on iOS, hands down. The sounds you can create are just incredible, and the controls give you so much flexibility. Highly recommended for anyone looking to add unique effects to their mixes!” "This is a fantastic AUv3 with huge sonic possibilities. I’ve tried a lot of delay-based effects, but this one offers more options and control. A must-have for sound designers and musicians who want to experiment." "This is one of the best fx plugins on iOS. And the fact that it supports AUv3 just makes it so much more flexible. Great for both subtle and wild effects!" "DLYM is brilliant. I use it to add chorus effects to a range of instruments, and the stereo spread function is incredibly effective. The interface is super user-friendly too." "Absolutely love this modulator! It offers great flexibility and depth in sound manipulation. I’ve even used it on vocals, and the results are fantastic. Must try!" "This app has really improved the quality of my projects! I don’t know what I’d do without it at this point. Highly customizable and always reliable." "One of my go-to effects plugins. I appreciate how responsive the controls are and the wide range of waveforms. The preset manager is also very handy for saving my settings." "Fantastic sound quality and creative options. I can spend hours just exploring different configurations with this. It’s now an essential part of my workflow."

About

Filterstep

This app offers a creative motion filter plugin for real-time rhythmic movement. Explore intricate patterns and sonic possibilities with various filter effect settings and randomization. Shape any sound into a unique groove.

Highlights
  • Real-time rhythmic movement
  • Intricate filter effect settings
  • Filter randomization
  • Three filter types
  • Sequencer movement control
  • Infinity mode
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Filterstep is a creative motion filter plugin which provides all kinds of intricate rhythmic movement to any input in real-time. It can give you incredibly complex and nuanced results based on various filter effect settings, and almost infinite possibilities for sonic exploration through filter randomization. You can choose between three filter types, range, frequency, quantization, sequencer movement and more. Craft interesting patterns, or let it run endlessly using the infinity mode. Add filter motion and shape any sound into a groove.

Screenshots

DLYM2 screens
Filterstep2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Filterstep at Free against DLYM's $3.99. Filterstep also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and iOS requirement (9.3 vs 17.0). On review sentiment, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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

Filterstep is free to download; DLYM costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Filterstep holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 109 and 42 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of DLYM's written reviews are positive against 73% of Filterstep's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DLYM ships an update every 8 months, Filterstep every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
DLYM versus Filterstep: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDLYMFilterstep
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating4.4 (109 ratings)4.7 (42 ratings) — better
Positive reviews71.9% of reviews73.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings109 — better42
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 6 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.09.3 — better
Further details — not scored
Size113 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperImaginando LdaAUDIOMODERN

Customer experience

DLYM

All ratings109 ratings
Positive86.2%
Neutral5.5%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews32 reviews
Positive71.9%
Neutral12.5%
Negative15.6%

Filterstep

All ratings42 ratings
Positive88.1%
Neutral4.8%
Negative7.1%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive73.3%
Neutral13.3%
Negative13.3%

In-app purchases

None

DLYM

No in-app purchases

None

Filterstep

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DLYM free?
DLYM costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Filterstep free?
Filterstep is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, DLYM or Filterstep?
Filterstep is rated higher. DLYM averages 4.4 out of 5 from 109 ratings, while Filterstep averages 4.7 from 42 ratings.
Do DLYM or Filterstep have ads?
Neither DLYM nor Filterstep shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DLYM or Filterstep?
DLYM ships an update every 8 months, and Filterstep every 6 months. Most recently, DLYM was updated on October 22, 2026 and Filterstep on October 24, 2026.

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