TB Equalizer vs BLEASS Saturator
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TB Equalizer
This professional audio plug-in offers advanced equalization with a dynamic workflow and warm, non-linear filters. It processes microphone input in real-time and integrates with AUv3-compatible host apps for music production.
- Mastering grade equalizer
- Integrated spectrum and dynamics analyzer
- Up to 16 filter sections
- Dynamic or static filter modes
- AI-powered equalization suggestions
- Oversampling and anti-aliasing
- Mid/side/left/right processing
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ToneBoosters Equalizer is a top-quality, professional, dynamic equalizer AUv3 plug-in with an unrivalled workflow, warm, non-linear filters and a gorgeous, functional user interface. The ToneBoosters Equalizer app captures the microphone (or external sound card) input and processes the signals in real time. To use it as a plug-in, use an AUv3-compatible host app such as Steinberg Cubasis, Apple Garageband, Audio Evolution Mobile Studio, Auria, AUM, or others. ToneBoosters Equalizer will appear in the list of Audio Unit extensions for effect plug-ins. Key features: - Mastering grade, professional equalizer - Integrated spectrum analyser and dynamics analyser - The same professional sound as the acclaimed desktop version - Up to 16 filter sections with a very wide range of filter types - Run each section in dynamic or static mode - Run each section with digital purity or with analog character and non-linearities - Oversampling and anti-aliasing modes to further improve sound quality - Use Artificial Intelligence (AI) for content-dependent equalisation suggestions - Audition mode to easily identify problematic frequency areas - Automatic level make up function for every section - Zero latency mode for live operation - Lasso function to select and move multiple filters simultaneously - Piano display to select musical note frequencies - Output VU meters showing peak and RMS levels simultaneously - Undo/redo, and A/B comparison - Color themes for the user interface - Adjustable colours for every filter section - Mid, side, left, right processing for stereo input for each section - Max screen support in Garageband - Optimised for iPad and compatible with iPhone and iPod Touch - Efficient, low CPU usage What you should know: - Licenses acquired for this platform are not compatible with other platforms. - Audio Unit (AUv3) extensions require an iPad mini 2, iPad 4 or later models.
BLEASS Saturator
This creative audio effect plugin offers a versatile toolbox for distortion and saturation. Shape your sound with analog-style overdrive, nine waveshaping algorithms, and bit-crushing effects. An integrated LFO allows for dynamic, evolving sonic textures.
- Analog-style overdrive
- Nine waveshaping algorithms
- Bit-crushing effects
- Built-in LFO for rhythmic modulation
- Intuitive interface
- Low CPU usage
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BLEASS Saturator is a creative saturation and distortion toolbox that lets you stamp your authority all over your audio. Roast your basses, crush your drums, and make your leads explode from a mix, all from the relaxing comfort of the plugin’s colourful and intuitive interface. The Drive module introduces analogue-style overdrive into your signal, from a gentle warming all the way to a veritable roasting. The module’s built in EQ allows precise control over the tonal character of the saturation as well. The Waveshaper distorts your audio using a second waveform. The way this happens depends upon the waveshaping algorithm that is used – BLEASS Saturator has nine to choose from. The algorithm has a significant impact on the character of the distortion that is produced. With its clear visualisation, and detailed-but-intuitive control over key parameters of the waveshaping algorithms, the Waveshaper module offers a near infinite choice of sonic colourations and distortions. BLEASS Saturator’s Bit module simulates the distortion characteristics of analogue-to-digital conversion. We’re all familiar with the pristine sound quality that is produced when both sample rate and bit depth are suitably high, but dragging these values down can create wonderful glitches and distortions that are fundamentally digital in character. Further creative possibilities are presented by the option of applying the Bit module either before or after the Waveshaper module. The built-in LFO can be routed to any of the plugin’s parameters, and can be synced to the host’s beat and tempo. This allows you to explore evolving, shifting and rhythmic distortions that would be hard to achieve with conventional saturators. Gentle settings can create pleasingly warm and fuzzy results, but despite its small footprint and lightweight CPU usage, BLEASS Saturator has the strength to hit your audio like a ton of bricks!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: TB Equalizer at monthly against BLEASS Saturator's every 29 months. TB Equalizer also leads on chart position (#190 vs unranked) and ratings volume (66 vs 10). BLEASS Saturator's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and review sentiment (100% vs 84%). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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
TB Equalizer costs $9.99 and BLEASS Saturator $6.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
BLEASS Saturator holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TB Equalizer has 66 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 84% of TB Equalizer's written reviews are positive against 100% of BLEASS Saturator's.
TB Equalizer ships an update monthly, BLEASS Saturator every 29 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TB Equalizer | BLEASS Saturator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $9.99 | $6.99 — better |
| Rating | 4.6 (66 ratings) | 5.0 (10 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 83.9% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 66 — better | 10 |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 29 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #190 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ToneBoosters | BLEASS |
Customer experience
TB Equalizer
BLEASS Saturator
Bugs and requests
TB Equalizer
Reported bugs
12 issues- Popup window for node selections cannot be disabled
- Plug-in not being read correctly
- Destroys mixed tracks
- App crashes LumaFusion as a plug-in
- Makes audio sound flat
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- Doesn't adjust any frequency
- Compatibility problem with Air Pod Pro
- Dynamic mode only works for taming frequency bands (compression), not boosting (expansion)
- LFO maximum frequency could be improved
- Instruments lose crystalline sound under 17Khz
- Only one channel side chain
- Need more bands for side chain
Requested features
14 requests- Disable popup window for node selections
- Larger UI for iPhones
- Fix plug-in reading issues
- Mouse compatibility
- Improve LFO maximum frequency
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- Add negative dynamic ratios
- Implement multi-band compressor
- Add a channel for ~5 bands side chain
- More documentation available
- Add brickwalls
- Fading spectrum on reverb app
- More Tonebooster AUs on iOS
- Dark mode option
- Advanced analytics dashboard
BLEASS Saturator
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
TB Equalizer
No in-app purchases
BLEASS Saturator
No in-app purchases









