# FAC Bandit vs JAX CHROMATIC

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: JAX CHROMATIC at none against FAC Bandit's 5. JAX CHROMATIC also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 88%). FAC Bandit's advantage is update cadence (every 4 months vs every 14 months) and price ($9.99 vs $12.99). On rating, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

FAC Bandit costs $9.99 and JAX CHROMATIC $12.99 up front. FAC Bandit sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. JAX CHROMATIC asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for FAC Bandit against 4.9 for JAX CHROMATIC. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FAC Bandit has 57 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 88% of FAC Bandit's written reviews are positive against 100% of JAX CHROMATIC's.

FAC Bandit ships an update every 4 months, JAX CHROMATIC every 14 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FAC Bandit | JAX CHROMATIC |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$9.99** | $12.99 |
| Rating | **[4.9 (57 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fac-bandit/id1458633968/reviews)** | [4.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jax-chromatic-compander/id1619225672/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **57** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 88.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 months** | Every 14 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 3 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Frederic Corvest](https://appshunter.io/developer/1230164765) | [Jens Guell](https://appshunter.io/developer/1195004865) |

## What reviewers say

### FAC Bandit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fac-bandit/id1458633968)

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Multiband Delays | $1.99 | one-time |
| Multiband Reverbs | $1.99 | one-time |
| Small Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $14.99 | one-time |


### JAX CHROMATIC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jax-chromatic-compander/id1619225672)

This advanced audio processor splits sound into 32 frequency bands for real-time spectral dynamics modification. It enhances sound perception, removes muddiness, and offers a user-friendly interface for creative mixing and mastering.

**Highlights:** 32-band spectral processing, Real-time compander per band, Analog filter models, Latency-free operation, Mastering and mixing tool, User-friendly interface

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FAC Bandit free?

FAC Bandit costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is JAX CHROMATIC free?

JAX CHROMATIC costs $12.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, FAC Bandit or JAX CHROMATIC?

FAC Bandit is rated higher. FAC Bandit averages 4.9 out of 5 from 57 ratings, while JAX CHROMATIC averages 4.9 from 7 ratings.

### Do FAC Bandit or JAX CHROMATIC have ads?

Neither FAC Bandit nor JAX CHROMATIC shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, FAC Bandit or JAX CHROMATIC?

FAC Bandit ships an update every 4 months, and JAX CHROMATIC every 14 months. Most recently, FAC Bandit was updated on October 29, 2026 and JAX CHROMATIC on October 30, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*