Scatterbrain Audio Splitter vs Phonolyth Cascade
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Scatterbrain Audio Splitter
This audio effect plugin chops incoming audio into rhythmic steps and routes them to multiple outputs. It offers sequencing and live mixing modes, along with buffer effects for added chaos and stuttering. Requires a compatible multi-output AUv3 host.
- Rhythmic audio slicing
- Multiple output routing
- Sequencing mode
- Live mixing mode
- Stutter and buffer effects
- Tapeloop recording
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Scatterbrain is a plugin audio effect (AUv3, Audio Unit), which chops up incoming audio into rhythmical steps and sends these slices out to multiple outputs in your plugin host. Scatterbrain has 2 modes: SEQ mode... You can sequence how the steps are scattered over the (maximum 4) different outputs, or leave that up to chance. MIX mode... You can live-mix (or automate) how steps are distributed over the 4 available outputs and trigger stutter repeats. Stutter and buffer effects: Scatterbrain records the incoming audio onto a hidden internal tapeloop. Using the buffer effects you can specify the probability of randomly triggering slicer or stutter effects for an extra seasoning of chaos and mayhem. Note: to use the multi-out effect, this AUv3 plugin requires an AU host which supports multiple outputs. If the host does not support multi-out, only the first channel will work. Also note that due to the multi-out nature of the plugin there is no meaningful standalone functionality. You will need a plugin host to make use of this plugin.
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.
- 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
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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
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Scatterbrain Audio Splitter at weekly against Phonolyth Cascade's every 7 months. Scatterbrain Audio Splitter also leads on price ($3.99 vs $7.99) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 12.0). Phonolyth Cascade's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.7) and review sentiment (100% vs 86%). On ratings volume, 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
Scatterbrain Audio Splitter costs $3.99 and Phonolyth Cascade $7.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Phonolyth Cascade holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 50 and 30 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of Scatterbrain Audio Splitter's written reviews are positive against 100% of Phonolyth Cascade's.
Scatterbrain Audio Splitter ships an update weekly, Phonolyth Cascade every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Scatterbrain Audio Splitter | Phonolyth Cascade |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3.99 — better | $7.99 |
| Rating | 4.7 (50 ratings) | 4.9 (30 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 86.4% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 50 — better | 30 |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bram Bos | Yuri Turov |
Customer experience
Scatterbrain Audio Splitter
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In-app purchases
Scatterbrain Audio Splitter
No in-app purchases
Phonolyth Cascade
No in-app purchases
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