Comparison

FAC Bandit vs TfxEcho

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

Head to head
About

FAC Bandit

This app is a multiband audio effect processor that splits your audio into three frequency bands. Each band can be processed independently with its own effect, allowing for detailed sound sculpting and unique sonic transformations. It offers built-in effects and expandable options for creative audio manipulation.

Highlights
  • 3-Band multi effects processor
  • Independent effects per band
  • Built-in Saturator, Lofi, Ring Modulator
  • Expandable effects via In-App Purchase
  • Frequency isolator equalizer
  • Adjustable crossover points with slope control
  • Separate Dry/Wet output controls
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• 3-Band multi effects processor • Each band provides its own effect with mix blending control • Comes with built-in effects: Saturator, Lofi and Ring Modulator • Extendable via In-App purchase in Bandit store: Delay and Reverb • Frequency isolator equaliser (DJ style filter) • Two adjustable crossover points for low and high bands with slope up to 48dB • Separate Dry/Wet output controls • Suitable for any situation, going from subtle to drastic change • Multi-outs support, route each band to separate channels in your DAW • Advanced Responsive Design, portrait and landscape views • AuV3 for iOS (iPad/iPhone) FAC Bandit is a multiband audio effect that splits the audio signal into three bands of frequencies according two adjustable crossover points. Each band is processed independently by its own effect processor and the outputs are then recombined to produce the final effect. Each frequency range is altered with different effects and settings that won't sound the same if applied to the full frequency range. As you have probably realized, FAC Bandit is a wonderful and powerful sound design tool for designers who want to sculpt new personal, exciting and outstanding sounds. Either in a subtle way, without compromising the original tone, or in a more drastic way. - AuV3 and Standalone App - To use multiple outputs, you need a host able to provide additional output busses to the AuV3 plug-in The documentation is available at fredantoncorvest.com/FAC_Bandit.html

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

FAC Bandit4 screens
TfxEcho2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TfxEcho at none against FAC Bandit's 5. TfxEcho also leads on price ($4.99 vs $9.99) and chart position (#185 vs unranked). FAC Bandit's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.7) and review sentiment (90% vs 80%). On update cadence, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

FAC Bandit costs $9.99 and TfxEcho $4.99 up front. FAC Bandit sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. TfxEcho asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

FAC Bandit holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 57 and 12 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of FAC Bandit's written reviews are positive against 80% of TfxEcho's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FAC Bandit ships an update every 4 months, TfxEcho every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
FAC Bandit versus TfxEcho: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFAC BanditTfxEcho
Price$9.99$4.99 — better
Rating4.9 (57 ratings) — better4.7 (12 ratings)
Positive reviews90.2% of reviews — better80.0% of reviews
Number of ratings57 — better12
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank#185 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better13.5
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFrederic CorvestRyo Togawa

Customer experience

FAC Bandit

All ratings57 ratings
Positive96.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative3.5%
Written reviews41 reviews
Positive90.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative9.8%

TfxEcho

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

In-app purchases

5 purchases

FAC Bandit

One-time5
  • Multiband Delays$1.99
  • Multiband Reverbs$1.99
  • Small Tip$1.99
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  • Medium Tip$4.99
  • Large Tip$14.99
None

TfxEcho

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FAC Bandit free?
FAC Bandit costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is TfxEcho free?
TfxEcho costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, FAC Bandit or TfxEcho?
FAC Bandit is rated higher. FAC Bandit averages 4.9 out of 5 from 57 ratings, while TfxEcho averages 4.7 from 12 ratings.
Do FAC Bandit or TfxEcho have ads?
Neither FAC Bandit nor TfxEcho shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FAC Bandit or TfxEcho?
FAC Bandit ships an update every 4 months, and TfxEcho every 3 months. Most recently, FAC Bandit was updated on September 18, 2026 and TfxEcho on September 20, 2026.

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