Comparison

PSA1000 Jr vs plateVerb

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

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About

PSA1000 Jr

This audio plugin emulates a classic '90s analog guitar preamp, offering rich saturation for guitars, keyboards, bass, and vocals. It includes modern features like a dry/wet mix knob and phase reverse for enhanced versatility in recording and mixing.

Highlights
  • Analog saturation emulation
  • Dry/Wet mix knob
  • Phase Reverse switch
  • In and Out level controls
  • Standalone, AUv3, and IAA support
Features
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The PSA1000 Jr 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 Jr 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: - Dry/Wet mix knob for both channels - 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

plateVerb

This audio effect app offers 14 distinct plate reverb modes to add rich, seamless ambience to any sound. It provides in-depth controls for sculpting reverb, a 3-band EQ, and cross-platform preset sharing. Ideal for musicians and audio engineers seeking to enhance their mixes with lush, dynamic spatial effects.

Highlights
  • 14 distinct plate reverb models
  • Extensive sound sculpting controls
  • Built-in 3-band EQ
  • Preset manager with save/load
  • Cross-platform preset sharing
  • AUv3 compatible
Features
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Experience unparalleled versatility and depth with our cutting-edge Plate Reverb. Featuring 14 distinct plate modes, each meticulously crafted to deliver a spectrum of mesmerizing plate sounds, plateVerb infuses your audio with a luscious, seamless ambience that enhances any source it touches. Perfect for achieving shimmering, smooth, and beautiful ambience to ANY of your sounds. Unlock the full sonic potential of each mode with in-depth controls; Mix, Dampening, Ducking, Left/Right Repeats and Decay. Their three band EQ Section (Low, Mid, and High), and master controls (Master Volume & Pan). All settings can be saved and loaded in your sessions as well as crossplatform presets. All parameters offer automation control to get the most expressive sound. With 20 included presets and a revamped preset section, you'll be able to dial in any space with ease. Features - 14 Plate Reverb Models; ranging from early/vintage styles to creatively inspiring and modern/futuristic - Over 16 In-depth controls to sculpt your reverbs, including: Pre Delay, Decay, Damping, Repeat Speed, Ducking, and more! - Built-in 3-band EQ section for additional sonic character control - Preset Manager with Save, Save As, Rename, and Delete functionality - Over 20 Factory presets, including both Send and Insert styles - Cross-platform support: presets can be shared between iOS and macOS & Windows - AUv3 compatible with your favorite AU Host apps such as Garageband, AUM, Cubasis, and more! Plate Modes: redPlate - Immerse your audio in the rich, original plateVerb full-bodied resonance of a big plate sound. digiPlate - Experience the full-bodied depth of a big plate sound in a digital realm. shortPlate - Engage with a full-bodied, short plate sound that offers a classic touch of ambience. voxPlate - Explore the fullness of a big plate sound, designed to enhance vocal clarity. algoPlate - Dive into a world of algorithmically crafted big plate sound. vintagePlate - Step into the nostalgia of a vintage big plate sound. goldPlate - Experience the opulence of a full-bodied, gold-plated sound. Fifties Plate - Natural old school German made that made itself a staple in studios around the world. Early 80s Plate - Famously warm sound, one of the earlier creations from one of the American digital reverb creators of all time. Mid 80s Plate - The studio standard digital plate reverb found in studios across the world. Late 80s Plate - Natural digital style plate reverb, found on pretty much any source recorded in the 90s… and on! 90s Plate - A full bodied digital plate recreation from a less known, beast of a reverb processor. FX Plates - Effects based analog plate with a touch of weirdness for those situations that get weird. Swell Plates - A massive plate with a build up to perfection, great for pads, and ambient sound design.

Screenshots

PSA1000 Jr1 screens
plateVerb4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PSA1000 Jr at 5.0 against plateVerb's 4.0. PSA1000 Jr also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 63%) and ratings volume (21 vs 7). plateVerb's advantage is update cadence (every 5 months vs every 17 months) and price ($4.99 vs $8.99). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

PSA1000 Jr costs $8.99 and plateVerb $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PSA1000 Jr holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 21 and 7 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of PSA1000 Jr's written reviews are positive against 63% of plateVerb's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PSA1000 Jr ships an update every 17 months, plateVerb every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
PSA1000 Jr versus plateVerb: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPSA1000 JrplateVerb
Price$8.99$4.99 — better
Rating5.0 (21 ratings) — better4.0 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better62.5% of reviews
Number of ratings21 — better7
Update frequencyEvery 17 monthsEvery 5 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS1512.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB81 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNembrini AudioOSC Audio

Customer experience

PSA1000 Jr

All ratings21 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

plateVerb

All ratings7 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative28.6%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive62.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative37.5%

In-app purchases

None

PSA1000 Jr

No in-app purchases

None

plateVerb

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PSA1000 Jr free?
PSA1000 Jr costs $8.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is plateVerb free?
plateVerb costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, PSA1000 Jr or plateVerb?
PSA1000 Jr is rated higher. PSA1000 Jr averages 5.0 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while plateVerb averages 4.0 from 7 ratings.
Do PSA1000 Jr or plateVerb have ads?
Neither PSA1000 Jr nor plateVerb shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PSA1000 Jr or plateVerb?
PSA1000 Jr ships an update every 17 months, and plateVerb every 5 months. Most recently, PSA1000 Jr was updated on November 8, 2026 and plateVerb on November 3, 2026.

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