Comparison

FD vs TfxEcho

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

Head to head
About

FD

This app is a semi-modular audio effect plugin featuring dedicated filter, delay, and modulation sections. It allows for the creation of rhythmic filter sequences and a wide range of complex audio effects through its flexible modulation matrix.

Highlights
  • Semi-modular effect plugin
  • Modulated filter section
  • Delay stage
  • Step sequencer
  • Low Frequency Oscillator
  • Mod matrix
  • Tempo sync
Features
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FD-1 is a Semi-Modular Effect Plugin including dedicated Filter, Delay and Modulation sections. At it's core, FD-1 is designed to create filter rythms and grooves by first sending the signal through a modulated filter section before feeding it to a delay stage but it goes much further than that. Built-in Step Sequencer and Low Frequency Oscillator serve as modulation sources and are ideal for creating rythmic filter sequences either free running or tempo-synced to a host application. However, due it's semi modular nature, not just filter cutoff but every control within FD-1 can be a modulation target allowing for an increased range effects and combinations ranging from Chorus and Flanger type effects over Analog and Tape Style echos to complex Stutter and Repeat effects. Overview: - VA Multi Mode Filter with 2 & 4 Pole options - Digital Stereo Delay with Tempo Sync and Time Range Control - Analog Style Step Sequencer - Low Frequency Oscillator - Easy to use Mod Matrix - Input Low-Cut and Drive Controls - Individual Return Levels for Filter and Delay Connectivity: - Standalone - AUv3 - IAA - AudioBus (Filter) MIDI: - Tempo Sync - CC Control Requirements: - iOS9+ - iPad 4th generation or newer

About

TfxEcho

This audio plugin offers a warm, dark echo effect inspired by analog delay units. It allows for adjustable delay times, feedback, and filters, with modulation capabilities and tempo syncing. The plugin captures high-frequency signals for a versatile sound.

Highlights
  • Echo and delay effect
  • BBD-inspired delay lines
  • Adjustable delay time (20-1200 ms)
  • Feedback control (0-100%)
  • Low-pass and high-pass filters
  • Modulation rate and width
  • Tempo sync
Features
Currently charting
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TfxEcho is an echo effect AudioUnit Extension plugin. It uses delay lines which are inspired by BBD (bucket brigade device). BBD is used in various analog delay unit and is known for its warm and dark sound. The delay line uses fixed length buffer and an artificial clock to sample input signal in variable sampling rate. When the delay time is changed, the delay line can produce pitch change effect which is similar to the behavior of the BBD based analog delay unit. The delay line is inspired by BBD, but it is not emulation of the any particular BBD. Unlike the typical BBD based delay unit, frequency range of the delay line is not limited. The delay line is capable to capture signal in higher frequency up to about 22KHz. Features AudioUnit Extension - Delay Time: From 20 ms to 1200 ms - Feedback: From 0 % to 100 % - Adjustable lowpass filter and high-pass filter. - Modulation rate: From 0.01 Hz to 10 Hz - Modulation width: From 0 ms to +/- 10 ms - Delay time can be synced to tempo provided by the host application. Host Application Host application uses system audio input as an audio source and processed audio signal is routed to the system audio output.

Screenshots

FD4 screens
TfxEcho2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: TfxEcho at $4.99 against FD's $9.99. TfxEcho also leads on review sentiment (80% vs 67%) and chart position (#185 vs unranked). FD's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.5). On rating, 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

FD costs $9.99 and TfxEcho $4.99 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 — 4.6 for FD against 4.7 for TfxEcho. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 32 and 12 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of FD's written reviews are positive against 80% of TfxEcho's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FD ships an update every 4 months, TfxEcho every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
FD versus TfxEcho: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFDTfxEcho
Price$9.99$4.99 — better
Rating4.6 (32 ratings)4.7 (12 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews80.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings32 — better12
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank—#185 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better13.5
Further details — not scored
Size61 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKai ArasRyo Togawa

Customer experience

FD

All ratings32 ratings
Positive90.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative9.4%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

TfxEcho

All ratings12 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

In-app purchases

None

FD

No in-app purchases

None

TfxEcho

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FD free?
FD costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is TfxEcho free?
TfxEcho costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, FD or TfxEcho?
TfxEcho is rated higher. FD averages 4.6 out of 5 from 32 ratings, while TfxEcho averages 4.7 from 12 ratings.
Do FD or TfxEcho have ads?
Neither FD nor TfxEcho shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FD or TfxEcho?
FD ships an update every 4 months, and TfxEcho every 3 months. Most recently, FD was updated on September 12, 2026 and TfxEcho on September 20, 2026.

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