Comparison

CrushStation vs Dead Kitty

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

Head to head
About

CrushStation

This audio effect plugin offers a wide range of overdrive and distortion, from subtle saturation to extreme fuzz. Experiment with octaves, sag, and EQ to shape your sound for guitars, vocals, drums, or synths. It functions as both a standalone app and an Audio Units AUv3 plugin.

Highlights
  • Wide drive range (saturation to fuzz)
  • Unique sag control for broken sounds
  • Mixable pitch-shifted octaves
  • Grit control for low-end distortion
  • Three-band EQ for tone shaping
  • Performance ribbon for real-time control
  • HotSwitch for instant setting changes
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CrushStation is an overdrive/distortion effects plug-in with controls that drive your tone anywhere from a creamy saturation to a brutal sonic assault, with everything in between. Originally from the Eventide H9 Harmonizer pedal, CrushStation has been refined for experimentation on numerous sound sources from your iPhone or iPad. Crush some octaves into the mix, or turn up the Sag to bring the whole sound to its knees. An added bonus, CrushStation is a true stereo distortion. CrushStation is an extremely versatile plugin, capable of adding spice and flair to a variety of production styles. Perfect for drum dirt, the Grit control adds preamp-style distortion that can help bring out kicks in the mix. Vocals benefit from the subtle distortion along with lower octaves for unique pitch blending effects. Further fine tune your sound using the three-band EQ which can help tame cymbals and vocal sibilance. Sure it rips for guitars and basses, but when you need a little warmth and saturation, add gusto to any synth. Features: - DRIVE ranges from subtle boost/overdrive to full on distortion with GRIT and SUSTAIN controls to push it into fuzz territory. - Unique SAG control - inspired by the result of power rail sag of dying analog gear - produces sputtering, crushed, and broken sounds. - Mix in lower and higher pitch-shifted OCTAVES, pre-distortion and compression. - GRIT creates low-end, gritty, chugging sounds. - Individual EQ controls to perfectly craft your tone, emphasize harmonics, or punch through the mix. - GATE your signal for taming the output of the distortion OR combine high threshold gating with MIX for parallel gated crunch. - The performance RIBBON provides real time, dynamic and fluid control to morph back and forth between the settings of your choice. - HOTSWITCH allows you to switch between two different distinct settings within the same preset at the push of a button. - Mixlock keeps the MIX constant so you can easily audition presets. - Available as an Audio Units AUv3 plug-in and Standalone App.

About

Dead Kitty

This app provides high-gain British guitar tones with a modern edge, excelling in low tunings. It features two channels, a noise gate, and advanced tone shaping for clean riffs and heavy leads.

Highlights
  • High-gain British tones
  • Low tuning support
  • Clean and Lead channels
  • Built-in noise gate
  • Two high-quality IRs
  • 4-knob tone stack with Air knob
Features
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Get ready to rock with Dead Kitty! This app delivers high-gain classic British tones with a modern twist, handling low tunings effortlessly. Featuring two channels—clean and lead—Dead Kitty was developed in collaboration with Poland's premier guitar YouTube channel, FOG. Twist the Kitty Skull gain knob to dial in the perfect amount of purr or roar. With a built-in noise gate, two high-quality IRs, and a 4-knob tone stack including a unique Air knob for added clarity and brightness, Dead Kitty ensures ultimate control over your sound. Whether you're purring through clean riffs or shredding with ferocious leads, this app keeps your tone always on point. Download now and let your guitar roar!

Screenshots

CrushStation3 screens
Dead Kitty3 screens

Verdict

The call

CrushStation and Dead Kitty both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of CrushStation's written reviews are positive against 50% of Dead Kitty's. Dead Kitty's advantage is price ($2.99 vs $14.99) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 months). On rating, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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

CrushStation costs $14.99 and Dead Kitty $2.99 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 CrushStation against 4.8 for Dead Kitty. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 8 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of CrushStation's written reviews are positive against 50% of Dead Kitty's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CrushStation ships an update every 3 months, Dead Kitty every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
CrushStation versus Dead Kitty: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCrushStationDead Kitty
Price$14.99$2.99 — better
Rating4.6 (11 ratings)4.8 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings11 — better8
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEventideAurora DSP

Customer experience

CrushStation

All ratings11 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative9.1%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Dead Kitty

All ratings8 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

CrushStation

No in-app purchases

None

Dead Kitty

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CrushStation free?
CrushStation costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dead Kitty free?
Dead Kitty costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, CrushStation or Dead Kitty?
Dead Kitty is rated higher. CrushStation averages 4.6 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Dead Kitty averages 4.8 from 8 ratings.
Do CrushStation or Dead Kitty have ads?
Neither CrushStation nor Dead Kitty shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CrushStation or Dead Kitty?
CrushStation ships an update every 3 months, and Dead Kitty every 5 days. Most recently, CrushStation was updated on October 24, 2026 and Dead Kitty on October 24, 2026.

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