Comparison

PSA1000 vs WatchDrums

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

Head to head
About

PSA1000

This audio plugin emulates a classic '90s analog guitar preamp, offering rich saturation for various instruments and mix processing. It features independent channel controls, stereo widening, and phase manipulation for modern versatility.

Highlights
  • Analog saturation emulation
  • Independent left/right channel controls
  • Dry/Wet mix knob
  • Mid/Side processing
  • Stereo widening circuit
  • Phase Reverse switch
Features
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The PSA1000 Analog Saturation Unit plugin is a modern recreation of a '90s classic analog guitar preamp which is used in recording studios all around the world! It is used and "abused" for recording and characterizing not only guitars but also electric pianos, organs, synthesizers, electric basses and many other instruments. The original unit has found its place even in the mix stage for processing all type of sounds, as drum rooms, percussions, vocals, kicks, snares and sound fx too! For creating the PSA1000 Analog Saturation Unit plugin, Nembrini Audio has carefully modeled the original analog circuits and finely refined it by ear as all its products. Nembrini Audio also adds new features that brings the PSA1000 Analog Saturation Unit plugin to modern days: - Independent controls for left and right channels with individual and global links - Dry/Wet mix knob for both channels - Mid/Side operation - Spread circuit to widen the stereo field - Analog Link circuit to simulate the difference between left and right channels as in real analog world - Phase Reverse switch to take advantage of the original phase changes in the real analog unit when used in parallel - In and Out level knobs for maximum versatility Works as a standalone app, AudioUnit v3 effect, or Inter-App Audio effect

About

WatchDrums

Features
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5 different drum kits to mix and match. Save your kits, save your sequences. Make beats on the go. Long press on play button to load and save kits and sequences. Long press on the record button to clear out your current mix. Long press on the drum bad buttons to change pad sounds. Use the Digital Crown to adjust the BPM.

Screenshots

PSA10001 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: WatchDrums at $0.99 against PSA1000's $19.99. PSA1000's advantage is iOS requirement (15 vs 18.6). On ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

PSA1000 costs $19.99 and WatchDrums $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
PSA1000 versus WatchDrums: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPSA1000WatchDrums
Price$19.99$0.99 — better
Rating5.0 (10 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings10 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 17 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNembrini AudioGregory Koenig

In-app purchases

None

PSA1000

No in-app purchases

None

WatchDrums

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PSA1000 free?
PSA1000 costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is WatchDrums free?
WatchDrums costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do PSA1000 or WatchDrums have ads?
Neither PSA1000 nor WatchDrums shows ads.

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