# FAC Bandit vs BrainBud

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BrainBud at none against FAC Bandit's 5. BrainBud also leads on price ($2.99 vs $9.99) and chart position (#197 vs unranked). FAC Bandit's advantage is ratings volume (57 vs 2). On rating, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

FAC Bandit costs $9.99 and BrainBud $2.99 up front. FAC Bandit sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. BrainBud asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for FAC Bandit against 5.0 for BrainBud. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FAC Bandit has 57 ratings behind it against 2, 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 BrainBud's.

FAC Bandit ships an update every 4 months, BrainBud every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FAC Bandit | BrainBud |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **$2.99** |
| Rating | [4.9 (57 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fac-bandit/id1458633968/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brainbud-bud-app-controller/id6446066258/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **57** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 88.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#197** |
| Size | 3 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Frederic Corvest](https://appshunter.io/developer/1230164765) | [Cem Olcay](https://appshunter.io/developer/523633853) |

## 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 |


### BrainBud

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brainbud-bud-app-controller/id6446066258)

**Currently charting:** #197 Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

This app acts as a central controller for other music creation applications, allowing you to manage keys and scales simultaneously. It integrates with a variety of Bud apps via MIDI, enabling synchronized changes and broadcasting of musical parameters. Experiment with randomization and automate settings through its AUv3 plugin.

**Highlights:** Centralized key and scale control, MIDI out to multiple Bud apps, Budcast for parameter broadcasting, Randomize musical parameters, AUv3 plugin for automation, Requires other Bud apps to function

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, 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 BrainBud free?

BrainBud costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, FAC Bandit or BrainBud?

BrainBud is rated higher. FAC Bandit averages 4.9 out of 5 from 57 ratings, while BrainBud averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do FAC Bandit or BrainBud have ads?

Neither FAC Bandit nor BrainBud shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, FAC Bandit or BrainBud?

FAC Bandit ships an update every 4 months, and BrainBud every 2 months. Most recently, FAC Bandit was updated on October 17, 2026 and BrainBud on October 8, 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.*