Comparison

REAMP vs Things

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

Head to head
About

REAMP

This audio effect processor simulates the sonic characteristics of various analog gear, offering seven distinct models. It's designed for high CPU efficiency and low latency, allowing for subtle or pronounced saturation across different audio sources and genres.

Highlights
  • Seven analog gear models
  • Spectral saturation
  • Low latency processing
  • Dry/Wet mix control
  • Factory presets
  • Optional 8x oversampling
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This effect is a complex spectral saturation processor simulating a set of different analog gear in a new and unique way. Benefits of this algorithm is that it is highly CPU efficient and adds (almost) no latency. The 7 models available are based on real analog gear individually measured in two dimensions; gain responses (-inf dB to +6 dB) at the frequency spectrum 20Hz to 20kHz. This data is used to transform input audio to output audio. Models: Cassette Deck A consumer cassette deck produced in the mid 80’s. This profile adds some nice grit in the lower mids and rolls off the higher spectrum in a very pleasant way. 1/4” Tape Reel A high quality tape reel machine was used for this profile. Set to one channel mode, there was plenty of dynamic bandwidth to capture on this one. Adds some subtle tape saturation that oozes mid 70’s. Preamp Tube Clean / Preamp Tube Drive These two profiles are captured from a high end tube microphone preamp with two different input gain levels (normal gain on the Clean version and a boosted level on the Drive version). Used on only one channel, this profile is very subtle, but the impact adds up when several channels are used simultaneously. Guitar Tube Clean / Guitar Tube Drive The guitar amp used is a well known pro amp used by several pro guitar players, and Just like the Preamp Tube profiles, these are recorded with two different input gain levels. Tube Bass Amp One of the developers friends dad had an old bass amplifier that we borrowed and profiled. Tip: Run a Fender Jazz bass through it and your neo soul licks will sound just like they’re supposed to. Usage: Since there are several models available, this one can be used on almost any type of audio in any genre. The output can span from lo-fi to high-end hifi. One approach is to put it on several tracks with a more subtle setting which makes the essence of the gear simulated add upp. Another is to put it on the mix, or a bus. Since we’re in the digital domain there can be some added aliasing when distorting the signal too much, resulting in an unpleasant high frequency boost. To prevent this, set the HARMONICS switch to SOME or FEW. Feature list • Seven handpicked profiles based on gear we love available. • Spectral drive (four bands) • Dry / Wet mix • Plenty of factory presets • Ultra low latency • Optional 8x oversampling Full documentation available inside the app or at https://klevgrand.se/downloads/reamp-docs/ REAMP works both as a standalone app and as an AUv3 plugin.

About

Things

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
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Crusher is an easy-to-use Filter and Bit Crusher effect available as an AUv3 plugin and standalone. This plugin is inspired by the effect section of our instrument plugin Noises. Crusher features a multimode filter (lowpass, highpass, bandpass, notch) with 2 or 4-pole and an output gain, along with a crisp bit crusher (bits, downsample, mix) paired with a harshness control taken from our plugin Reels.

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Things at $6.99 against REAMP's $19.99. Things also leads on device support (3 vs 1). REAMP's advantage is ratings volume (18 vs 6). On rating, review sentiment, 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

REAMP costs $19.99 and Things $6.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for REAMP against 5.0 for Things. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 18 and 6 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

REAMP ships an update every 9 months, Things every 17 months. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
REAMP versus Things: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterREAMPThings
Price$19.99$6.99 — better
Rating5.0 (18 ratings)5.0 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings18 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 9 months — betterEvery 17 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKlevgrand Produkter ABAudioThing Ltd.

Customer experience

REAMP

All ratings18 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Things

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

REAMP

No in-app purchases

None

Things

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is REAMP free?
REAMP costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Things free?
Things costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, REAMP or Things?
REAMP and Things are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 18 and 6 ratings respectively.
Do REAMP or Things have ads?
Neither REAMP nor Things shows ads.
Which is updated more often, REAMP or Things?
REAMP ships an update every 9 months, and Things every 17 months. Most recently, REAMP was updated on October 3, 2026 and Things on October 16, 2026.

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