Comparison

Audio Shredder AUv3 Plugin vs Hand Clapper

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

Head to head
About

Audio Shredder AUv3 Plugin

This AUv3 audio effect plugin shreds incoming audio into bite-sized pieces, then applies a filter to create gated staccato patterns. It offers independent stereo channel control, four filter types, and parameter automation for creating unique electronic music textures.

Highlights
  • AUv3 compatible audio effect
  • Shreds and filters audio into rhythmic patterns
  • Independent stereo channel control
  • Four filter types (LP, HP, BP, Notch)
  • Parameter automation and tempo sync
  • Modern graphical interface with presets
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This is a AUv3 compatible audio effect which can be used as plugin with your favourite DAW such as Cubasis, Meteor, Auria or GarageBand. It supports a modern graphical interface and presets with stereo meters for monitoring signal levels. This audio shredder does just what is says, it shreds incoming audio (usually strings or lengthy sustained chords) into bite size pieces, adds an envelope and passes through a filter of choice. The result is a gated staccato effect which you can shape into patterns or runs of quarter notes. These kinds of patterns can be heard in Trance / Dubstep / Hip Hop or other modern electronic music genres. You can control both left and right stereo channels independently, with control over pulse width, attack and release. There are 4 difference filter types (Low Pass, High Pass, Band Pass and Notch) which can be enabled, with independent control over cutoff frequency and resonance. You can even randomise new settings each step for some incredibly complex and pleasing textures. Each quarter note can be independently triggered or you can join them together to create longer runs. This plugin allows complete parameter automation and auto sync to master tempo. This is one of a suite of AUv3 compatible plugins which will also soon be available from 4Pockets.

About

Hand Clapper

This app is a drum synthesizer plugin focused on creating clap sounds. It offers three internal noise sources to replicate vintage analog drum machine sounds and allows users to load their own samples. It's available as an AUv3 plugin and standalone application.

Highlights
  • Dedicated clap sound synthesizer
  • Three internal noise sources
  • Recreates vintage analog drum machine sounds
  • Load custom samples
  • AUv3 plugin and standalone modes
Features
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Hand Clapper is a drum synthesizer plugin dedicated to claps sounds. Available as AUv3 and Standalone. The design is inspired by a famous Japanese percussion synthesiser from the ’80. There are three internal noise sources that are used to recreate the classic sound of vintage analog drum machines (such as 808, 909, HC2, and more). You are not limited to just the on-board sounds though, you can also load in any sample you want.

Screenshots

Audio Shredder AUv3 Plugin2 screens
Hand Clapper1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Hand Clapper at 4.7 against Audio Shredder AUv3 Plugin's 3.7. Hand Clapper also leads on review sentiment (83% vs 50%) and price ($6.99 vs $9.99). Audio Shredder AUv3 Plugin's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). 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

Audio Shredder AUv3 Plugin costs $9.99 and Hand Clapper $6.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Hand Clapper holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 14 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Audio Shredder AUv3 Plugin's written reviews are positive against 83% of Hand Clapper's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Audio Shredder AUv3 Plugin ships an update every 21 months, Hand Clapper every 33 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Audio Shredder AUv3 Plugin versus Hand Clapper: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAudio Shredder AUv3 PluginHand Clapper
Price$9.99$6.99 — better
Rating3.7 (6 ratings)4.7 (14 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews83.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings614 — better
Update frequencyEvery 21 months — betterEvery 33 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer4Pockets.comAudioThing Ltd.

Customer experience

Audio Shredder AUv3 Plugin

All ratings6 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Hand Clapper

All ratings14 ratings
Positive92.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.1%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%

In-app purchases

None

Audio Shredder AUv3 Plugin

No in-app purchases

None

Hand Clapper

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Audio Shredder AUv3 Plugin free?
Audio Shredder AUv3 Plugin costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hand Clapper free?
Hand Clapper costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Audio Shredder AUv3 Plugin or Hand Clapper?
Hand Clapper is rated higher. Audio Shredder AUv3 Plugin averages 3.7 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Hand Clapper averages 4.7 from 14 ratings.
Do Audio Shredder AUv3 Plugin or Hand Clapper have ads?
Neither Audio Shredder AUv3 Plugin nor Hand Clapper shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Audio Shredder AUv3 Plugin or Hand Clapper?
Audio Shredder AUv3 Plugin ships an update every 21 months, and Hand Clapper every 33 months. Most recently, Audio Shredder AUv3 Plugin was updated on October 24, 2026 and Hand Clapper on October 24, 2026.

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