Comparison

Time Machine AUv3 Plugin vs TimeVerb

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

Head to head
About

Time Machine AUv3 Plugin

This audio plugin emulates the warm, crackly sound of vintage vinyl records and tube amplifiers. Add nostalgic character, warp, dust, and hiss to your music. It's designed to enhance recordings with authentic analog warmth and saturation.

Highlights
  • Vinyl emulation with warp, dust, and scratches
  • Tube amplifier sound simulation
  • Adjustable saturation for harmonic richness
  • Smooth fade-in/out effect
  • Compatible with major DAWs
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This is an AUv3 compatible plugin which can be used with your favourite DAW such as Cubasis, Auria, Meteor or GarageBand. It does not function as a standalone program. Time Machine is a plugin that allows you to go back to the days of vinyl and tube amplification.  If you still long for those nostalgic days of warped records, worn needles, static laden, crackle ridden vinyl then this plugin is what you've been waiting for. It simulates the sound of early gramophones, radiograms, record players, through to late 80's turntables. You can either select an 'Age' or tweak individual settings to add warp, dust, scratches and good old fashion hiss to your recordings. The tube emulation mimics the old valve driven amplification which can be overdriven to add a nice warm tonal quality to your sound. It even allows you to add additional harmonics using the saturation knob to mimic the effect of tube amplification. It's a subtle but effective way of adding character and punch to thin sounds without changing pushing them in to the realms of distortion. When you turn on the Vinyl emulation you can choose to emulate the needle hitting the record, while the power button smoothly fades the effect in and out. We've all heard those great intros that sound like a blast from the past before diving into an aural onslaught. Well this might just be the tool to help lull your audience into that false sense of security! This is one of those playful fun effects designed to add a bit of spice into your songs and inspire ideas.

About

TimeVerb

This audio plugin combines a classic spring reverb emulation with a new digital reverb. It offers extensive control over both effects, allowing for parallel or series processing to create unique sonic textures and atmospheres.

Highlights
  • Spring reverb "Type 4" with feedback and stereo
  • Digital reverb with pre-delay and room size
  • Parallel and series effect processing
  • Unlimited program storage
  • 16 factory presets included
  • AUv3 extension support
Features
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Please note: this is an AUv3 plugin that can be used with compatible host Apps. TimeVerb-X is a new plugin from GSi that combines GSi's “classic” Type4 spring reverb, first released in 2008, and a new algorithmic digital reverb. The “Type4” spring reverb emulation was originally inspired by an Accutronics reverb tank type 4, like those used in classic Hammond organs of the A100 series, also used in many famous electric guitar amplifiers. The digital reverb, instead, was first developed for the GSi Gemini sound module, but was also included in some Crumar hardware instruments. Both effects have been slightly expanded and further improved for the release of TimeVerb-X, as the spring reverb now features a self-oscillating feedback decay adjustment and a stereo width knob, and the digital reverb includes the early reflections section that was missing in the original project. Both reverbs put together make up a great sound when working in parallel, and create some interesting atmospheres when working in series. TimeVerb-X main features: - Spring reverb "Type 4" with feedback and stereo operation - Digital reverb with pre-delay, early reflections and room size adjustment - Built-in programmer with unlimited number of Programs (comes with 16 factory Programs) - Integrated user's manual - Comes with AUv3 extension

Screenshots

Time Machine AUv3 Plugin2 screens
TimeVerb1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: TimeVerb at 5.0 against Time Machine AUv3 Plugin's 4.2. TimeVerb also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 60%) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13). Time Machine AUv3 Plugin's advantage is price ($9.99 vs $14.99) and ratings volume (14 vs 4). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Time Machine AUv3 Plugin costs $9.99 and TimeVerb $14.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TimeVerb holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Time Machine AUv3 Plugin's written reviews are positive against 100% of TimeVerb's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Time Machine AUv3 Plugin ships an update every 11 months, TimeVerb every 17 months. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Time Machine AUv3 Plugin versus TimeVerb: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTime Machine AUv3 PluginTimeVerb
Price$9.99 — better$14.99
Rating4.2 (14 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings14 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 11 months — betterEvery 17 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS1311.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer4Pockets.comGenuine Soundware

Customer experience

Time Machine AUv3 Plugin

All ratings14 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral14.3%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative20.0%

TimeVerb

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Time Machine AUv3 Plugin

No in-app purchases

None

TimeVerb

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Time Machine AUv3 Plugin free?
Time Machine AUv3 Plugin costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is TimeVerb free?
TimeVerb costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Time Machine AUv3 Plugin or TimeVerb?
TimeVerb is rated higher. Time Machine AUv3 Plugin averages 4.2 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while TimeVerb averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Time Machine AUv3 Plugin or TimeVerb have ads?
Neither Time Machine AUv3 Plugin nor TimeVerb shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Time Machine AUv3 Plugin or TimeVerb?
Time Machine AUv3 Plugin ships an update every 11 months, and TimeVerb every 17 months. Most recently, Time Machine AUv3 Plugin was updated on September 9, 2026 and TimeVerb on September 28, 2026.

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