Comparison

Visual Reverb AUv3 Plugin vs Gecko Tuner

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

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About

Visual Reverb AUv3 Plugin

This professional audio effect plugin offers studio-quality plate reverb with multi-band EQ and real-time spectrum analysis. It allows for precise control over reverb trails, including ducking and tempo-synced pre-delay, enhancing vocal clarity and creating unique tape-like effects.

Highlights
  • Studio quality plate reverb
  • Multi-band EQ with parametric filters
  • Real-time spectrum analyzer
  • Tempo-synced pre-delay
  • Ducking reverb for vocals
  • Compressor/limiter section
  • Custom preset saving and loading
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This is an AUv3 compatible effect plugin which is intended for use inside your favourite DAW such as Cubasis, Auria, Meteor, AUM etc. It will not function as a standalone app. Visual Reverb is a studio quality plate reverb with multi-band EQ and the ability to analyse audio in real time giving an accurate and reliable spectrum representation of your signal flow. This reverb simulates the sound of those famous plate reverbs of old with high levels of diffusion it has a very smooth and pleasing reverb trail which can be tuned to suite using the EQ provided. It includes your typical set of 4 parametric filters which can be used to directly effect the reverb trail in isolation or if required the entire mix. This can be used in addition to the low and high pass filters which effect the reverb trail only. We use a high quality highly hardware optimised FFT to plot the frequency response through the reverb so you can see exactly what effect the EQ changes are having on the reverb trail. The scrolling interface automatically adjusts to the hosts window size to allow a double height display in an appropriate DAW. One of the great features of this reverb is the ability to create ducking reverb trails so that the reverb doesn't swamp your vocals and make an incoherent mess. You also have the ability to sync the pre-delay to the host tempo of your DAW. We also include a Compressor / Limiter section to ensure those EQ settings never get too aggressive. This is a specialised compressor that allows you to use either the reverb output as a control signal or the input signal. This allows you to emphesise reverb trails and create swells which follow a vocal line. You can load and save custom presets as well as copy and paste settngs between instances. This is great if you need to setup multiple instances with the same settings. This is the second of 3 plugins which will make up part of the 'visual' range of effects. Main Features: ○ High quality plate reverb with pre-delay. ○ Automatically sync the pre-delay to your host tempo. ○ Ducking options for surpressing reverb trails. ○ 4 resonant paramettic EQ (+/-24dB per band). ○ Pre or Post filtering options. ○ High and Low Pass filters. ○ Stereo widening and Diffuse filter. ○ Reverb comb filter modulation for tape type effects. ○ Touch interface with multi-touch for controlling filter Q. ○ Spectrum Analyser with 'Wet Only' and 'Output' monitoring. ○ Vertical shift and scale options for the spectrum. ○ Create and save custom presets. ○ Copy / Paste presets between instances. ○ Compressor / Limiter with Auto Makup Gain and Ducking. ○ Twin VU meters with ability to view as PEAK or RMS. ○ Quick Reset options for each section of the EQ. ○ Complete with pre-defined presets for the compressor and EQ sections.

About

Gecko Tuner

Features
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Gecko Tuner is a professional-grade tuner designed for musicians who demand precision. Whether you’re tuning a guitar, bass, violin, double bass, ukulele, or banjo, Gecko Tuner delivers ultra-accurate results across all tunings. From standard to alternate and custom setups, you’re always perfectly in tune. Beyond tuning, Gecko Tuner gives you powerful tools to improve your sound: • Extreme Precision Tuning – Fast, stable, and highly accurate detection • Supports Multiple Instruments – Guitar, bass, violin, double bass, ukulele, banjo • All Tunings Supported – Standard, alternate, and custom tunings • Drone Player – Practice and improvise in any key • Spectrum Analyzer – Visualize frequencies, tune by harmonics, and detect feedback • Find & Control Feedback – Ideal for live and studio use • AUv3 Plugin Support – Use Gecko Tuner inside your favorite DAWs on iOS, iPadOS, and macOS Whether you’re on stage, in the studio, or practicing at home, Gecko Tuner gives you the tools to stay perfectly in tune and in control of your sound.

Screenshots

Visual Reverb AUv3 Plugin4 screens
Gecko Tuner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Gecko Tuner at $3.99 against Visual Reverb AUv3 Plugin's $7.99. Visual Reverb AUv3 Plugin's advantage is iOS requirement (13 vs 17.0). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases 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

Visual Reverb AUv3 Plugin costs $7.99 and Gecko Tuner $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Visual Reverb AUv3 Plugin ships an update every 6 weeks, Gecko Tuner monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Visual Reverb AUv3 Plugin versus Gecko Tuner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVisual Reverb AUv3 PluginGecko Tuner
Price$7.99$3.99 — better
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS13 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB94 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer4Pockets.comDave Govert Menkehorst

In-app purchases

None

Visual Reverb AUv3 Plugin

No in-app purchases

None

Gecko Tuner

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Visual Reverb AUv3 Plugin free?
Visual Reverb AUv3 Plugin costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Gecko Tuner free?
Gecko Tuner costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Visual Reverb AUv3 Plugin or Gecko Tuner have ads?
Neither Visual Reverb AUv3 Plugin nor Gecko Tuner shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Visual Reverb AUv3 Plugin or Gecko Tuner?
Visual Reverb AUv3 Plugin ships an update every 6 weeks, and Gecko Tuner monthly. Most recently, Visual Reverb AUv3 Plugin was updated on November 3, 2026 and Gecko Tuner on November 5, 2026.

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