Comparison

FAC Bandit vs isxynth

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

isxynth

This music effect plugin allows spectral cross synthesis and morphing between two input signals. It separates noise and tone components, offering controls for blending, freezing, and time-based delays. Gestures on controls can be recorded and played back for dynamic sound shaping.

Highlights
  • Spectral cross synthesis
  • Morphing between two input signals
  • Noise and tone component blending
  • Freeze control for spectral blurring
  • 3-second delay lines per input
  • Gesture recording and playback
Features
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isxysnth is spectral cross synthesis / morphing plugin it gets two input signals, splits each one into 2 parts containing noise and tone components and then allows morphing between all these elements. Freeze control allows spectral blurring-like effect for both input signals, two 3 second delay lines allow selection of different signal in time and also provide "freeze" effect you can process left and right channels on stereo source or use this effect as multi-input AUv3 - in that case it will use 2 stereo inputs. Standalone mode currently works only in "mono" mode - three XY controls set balance between tone and noise components, amount of freeze and set up morphing - both inputs have 3-second delay line; freeze button ("*") toggles off recording. - gestures on all the main controls (3 xy pads and two sliders) can be recorded and played back when appropriate button with ">" label is toggled on - in current version standalone app supports only mono (L + R as inputs I and II) processing

Screenshots

FAC Bandit4 screens
isxynth3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: FAC Bandit at 4.9 against isxynth's 3.7. FAC Bandit also leads on update cadence (every 4 months vs every 34 months) and ratings volume (57 vs 3). isxynth's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and review sentiment (100% vs 90%). On ads and device support 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 isxynth $7.99 up front. FAC Bandit sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. isxynth asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

FAC Bandit holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FAC Bandit has 57 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 90% of FAC Bandit's written reviews are positive against 100% of isxynth's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FAC Bandit ships an update every 4 months, isxynth every 34 months. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
FAC Bandit versus isxynth: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFAC Banditisxynth
Price$9.99$7.99 — better
Rating4.9 (57 ratings) — better3.7 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews90.2% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings57 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 34 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFrederic CorvestAlexey Nadzharov

Customer experience

FAC Bandit

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

isxynth

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

isxynth

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FAC Bandit free?
FAC Bandit costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is isxynth free?
isxynth costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, FAC Bandit or isxynth?
FAC Bandit is rated higher. FAC Bandit averages 4.9 out of 5 from 57 ratings, while isxynth averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.
Do FAC Bandit or isxynth have ads?
Neither FAC Bandit nor isxynth shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FAC Bandit or isxynth?
FAC Bandit ships an update every 4 months, and isxynth every 34 months. Most recently, FAC Bandit was updated on September 18, 2026 and isxynth on September 24, 2026.

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