Comparison

TB Reverb vs Phonolyth Cascade

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

Head to head
About

TB Reverb

This professional audio plug-in offers studio-grade reverberation with extensive customization options. It features real-time processing, advanced modulation, and dynamic effects for creative sound design. Compatible with AUv3 hosts, it provides a flexible workflow for musicians and producers.

Highlights
  • Studio-grade reverberation with early reflections
  • Extensive parameter control (room size, width, density, etc.)
  • Integrated LFO for parameter modulation
  • Compression, ducking, and gating effects
  • Shimmer reverb module
  • Real-time spectrum analyzer and equalizer
  • Reverb freeze option
Currently charting
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ToneBoosters Reverb is a studio-quality, professional reverberation AUv3 plug-in with an unrivalled workflow, unlimited creative use and a gorgeous, functional user interface. With its close to a hundred adjustable parameters, the integrated LFO for parameter modulation, integrated compression and gating, and its shimmer reverb module it is by far the most flexible and configurable reverb on iOS. The ToneBoosters Reverb app captures the microphone 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 Reverb will appear in the list of Audio Unit extensions for effect plug-ins. Key features: - Studio-grade reverberation including early reflections - The same professional sound as the acclaimed desktop version - Full control over room size, width, density, depth, mass - Integrated spectrum analyser showing direct and reverb simultaneously - Integrated equalizer to shape the reverberation character - Ability to modify reverberation time across frequency - Compression, ducking and gating for dynamic reverberation effects - Flexible, beat-synced LFO that can modulate almost everything! - Dual pitch-shift shimmer module for out-of-this-world reverberation - Reverb freeze option - Random parameter option to change the core reverb sound on the spot - Eco mode for lower CPU load on complex projects - Program manager with shared programs between stand-alone, IAA and AUv3 instances - Undo/redo, and A/B comparison - Color themes for the user interface - Max screen support in Garageband - Optimised for iPad and compatible with iPhone and iPod Touch Compatibility Please note that given the large flexibility and number of parameters that can be modified with this reverb, the use of an Apple pencil or stylus is highly recommended for smaller devices such as iPhone and iPod touch. 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.

About

Phonolyth Cascade

This app offers a versatile reverb and diffusion processor with an experimental edge. It allows for the creation of expansive modulated spaces, stereo widening, and hybrid delay/reverb effects. Explore unique sonic territories with a wide range of controls and randomized modulation.

Highlights
  • Expansive modulated supernatural spaces
  • Stereo widening and transient smearing
  • Hybrid delay/reverb effects
  • Chorus, flanger, and resonator-like effects
  • Randomized modulation
  • Infinity and Freeze buttons
  • Mix Lock for preset switching
Features
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Cascade is a versatile reverb and diffusion processor with an experimental edge. Designed first and foremost with expansive modulated supernatural spaces in mind, it features an extensive set of controls to explore other sonic territories such as stereo widening, transient smearing, hybrid delay/reverb and chorus/flanger/resonator-like effects. Features: - Wide range of diffusion textures spanning from subtle smearing and widening to otherworldly reverberation - Lush randomized modulation - Infinity and Freeze buttons for never-ending reverb bliss - Mix Lock for switching presets while keeping the dry/wet mix constant - Freely resizable UI with light and dark color schemes - Cross-platform preset format for sharing across plugin formats and OSes - 30 factory presets to get you started - Includes an AudioUnit v3 plugin for use in host apps such as GarageBand and AUM, and a standalone app

Screenshots

TB Reverb4 screens
Phonolyth Cascade2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: TB Reverb at every 2 months against Phonolyth Cascade's every 7 months. TB Reverb also leads on chart position (#181 vs unranked). Phonolyth Cascade's advantage is price ($7.99 vs $8.99). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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

TB Reverb costs $8.99 and Phonolyth Cascade $7.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Phonolyth Cascade holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 55 and 30 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 94% of TB Reverb's written reviews are positive against 100% of Phonolyth Cascade's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TB Reverb ships an update every 2 months, Phonolyth Cascade every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
TB Reverb versus Phonolyth Cascade: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTB ReverbPhonolyth Cascade
Price$8.99$7.99 — better
Rating4.8 (55 ratings)4.9 (30 ratings) — better
Positive reviews94.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings55 — better30
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#181 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperToneBoostersYuri Turov

Customer experience

TB Reverb

All ratings54 ratings
Positive94.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews35 reviews
Positive94.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.7%

Phonolyth Cascade

All ratings30 ratings
Positive96.7%
Neutral3.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

TB Reverb

No in-app purchases

None

Phonolyth Cascade

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TB Reverb free?
TB Reverb costs $8.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Phonolyth Cascade free?
Phonolyth Cascade costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, TB Reverb or Phonolyth Cascade?
Phonolyth Cascade is rated higher. TB Reverb averages 4.8 out of 5 from 55 ratings, while Phonolyth Cascade averages 4.9 from 30 ratings.
Do TB Reverb or Phonolyth Cascade have ads?
Neither TB Reverb nor Phonolyth Cascade shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TB Reverb or Phonolyth Cascade?
TB Reverb ships an update every 2 months, and Phonolyth Cascade every 7 months. Most recently, TB Reverb was updated on October 25, 2026 and Phonolyth Cascade on October 24, 2026.

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