Comparison

Scatterbrain Audio Splitter 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

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.

Highlights
  • Rhythmic audio slicing
  • Multiple output routing
  • Sequencing mode
  • Live mixing mode
  • Stutter and buffer effects
  • Tapeloop recording
Features
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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.

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

Scatterbrain Audio Splitter2 screens
Phonolyth Cascade2 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Scatterbrain Audio Splitter versus Phonolyth Cascade: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScatterbrain Audio SplitterPhonolyth Cascade
Price$3.99 — better$7.99
Rating4.7 (50 ratings)4.9 (30 ratings) — better
Positive reviews86.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings50 — better30
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBram BosYuri Turov

Customer experience

Scatterbrain Audio Splitter

All ratings50 ratings
Positive96.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative4.0%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive86.4%
Neutral4.5%
Negative9.1%

Phonolyth Cascade

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

In-app purchases

None

Scatterbrain Audio Splitter

No in-app purchases

None

Phonolyth Cascade

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Scatterbrain Audio Splitter free?
Scatterbrain Audio Splitter costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Phonolyth Cascade free?
Phonolyth Cascade costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Scatterbrain Audio Splitter or Phonolyth Cascade?
Phonolyth Cascade is rated higher. Scatterbrain Audio Splitter averages 4.7 out of 5 from 50 ratings, while Phonolyth Cascade averages 4.9 from 30 ratings.
Do Scatterbrain Audio Splitter or Phonolyth Cascade have ads?
Neither Scatterbrain Audio Splitter nor Phonolyth Cascade shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Scatterbrain Audio Splitter or Phonolyth Cascade?
Scatterbrain Audio Splitter ships an update weekly, and Phonolyth Cascade every 7 months. Most recently, Scatterbrain Audio Splitter was updated on October 13, 2026 and Phonolyth Cascade on October 18, 2026.

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