Comparison

PSA1000 Jr vs AirBending

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

Head to head
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

AirBending

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a hands-free MIDI and OSC controller using just your hands. Control music software, synthesizers, or play built-in instruments with expressive gestures. Supports wireless connection to computers and hardware.

Highlights
  • Hands-free MIDI and OSC control
  • Use iPhone/iPad camera for tracking
  • Wireless connection to Mac and hardware
  • Built-in AUv3 instrument hosting
  • Customizable hand mapping and scales
  • Works with popular DAWs and DJ software
Features
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Turn your iPhone or iPad camera into a hands-free MIDI and OSC controller. No extra hardware, no wearables. Just move your hands to control any DAW, software synthesizer, DJ software, or virtual instrument with natural, expressive gestures — or play the instruments already installed on your device through the built-in Audio Unit host. Use the front camera to control your own setup, or flip to the back camera and let your audience join the performance. Try it free for 14 days. ** Control Any Setup, On Stage or Across the Network ** Send MIDI and OSC data wirelessly to your Mac, connect directly to class-compliant hardware synthesizers over USB-C, or play any installed AUv3 instrument right on your device. With built-in RTP-MIDI and OpenSoundControl (OSC) support, your iPhone or iPad becomes a wireless controller for your entire studio network — browse and connect to Macs, modular rigs, or any networked device without a single cable. Each preset stores its own independent OSC destination, so switching between songs means switching your entire routing automatically. ** Front or Back Camera, Your Choice ** Track your own gestures with the front camera while performing, or switch to the back camera to track someone else. Point it at your audience and let them control effects, visuals, or sounds with their hands. ** Perform Confidently in Any Lighting ** Automatic low-light detection and GPU-accelerated frame enhancement keep hand tracking reliable on dark stages, dim studios, and moody live sets — where other camera-based tools struggle. ** Smart Presets with Custom Hand Mapping ** Assign up to 4 parameters per preset across two axes and both hands. Map horizontal movement to pitch across any musical scale, vertical movement to dynamics, filter cutoff, resonance, volume, or pitch bend. Save unlimited presets for different songs, instruments, or performance setups. ** Custom Scale Builder ** Go beyond standard major and minor scales — chromatic, major and minor pentatonic are built in, or select any combination of notes to create custom scales, experimental modes, or unique melodic sequences tailored to your music. ** Works with Your Favorite Music and Performance Software ** AirBending integrates directly with Logic Pro, Ableton Live, Pro Tools, GarageBand, FL Studio, Traktor, Serato DJ, rekordbox, Resolume, VDMX, and any MIDI or OSC compatible app. Choose any MIDI channel from 1 to 16 per preset and assign independent CC numbers to each hand and axis for precise control. Hand tracking uses Apple's Vision framework for ultra-low latency and jitter-free control signals. ** Simple, Fair Pricing ** Start with a full-featured 14-day free trial — no account required. When it ends, unlock everything forever with a single one-time purchase, or keep playing in a free limited mode (one hand, one preset, one camera). No subscriptions. Key Features: - Hand tracking MIDI and OSC controller for iPhone and iPad - Built-in AUv3 instrument hosting — play installed synth apps directly from your gestures - Front and back camera support for self-tracking or audience interaction - Real-time gesture recognition with smoothing for stable control - RTP-MIDI wireless network MIDI with Bonjour peer discovery - USB MIDI for class-compliant synthesizers and hardware - OpenSoundControl (OSC) support with per-preset routing - Enhanced low light hand tracking for stage and studio - Custom scale and note selection, plus chromatic and pentatonic scales - Notes, control changes, and pitch bend output - Unlimited preset saving and recall - Works with any MIDI or OSC compatible DAW, DJ, or VJ app - No additional hardware required - Free 14-day trial, then a one-time unlock or a free limited mode Note: AirBending controls other software via MIDI and OSC, and can also play Audio Unit instruments installed on your device.

Screenshots

PSA1000 Jr1 screens
AirBending4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: AirBending at Free against PSA1000 Jr's $8.99. AirBending also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 9 months). PSA1000 Jr's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (21 vs 1). On rating, ads 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

AirBending is free to download; PSA1000 Jr costs $8.99 up front. AirBending sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. PSA1000 Jr asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for PSA1000 Jr against 5.0 for AirBending. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PSA1000 Jr has 21 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PSA1000 Jr ships an update every 9 months, AirBending every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
PSA1000 Jr versus AirBending: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPSA1000 JrAirBending
Price$8.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (21 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings21 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS11.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNembrini AudioNanas Sound OU

Customer experience

PSA1000 Jr

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

AirBending

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

PSA1000 Jr

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

AirBending

One-time1
  • AirBending Full Access$12.99

Questions

Is PSA1000 Jr free?
PSA1000 Jr costs $8.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is AirBending free?
AirBending is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PSA1000 Jr or AirBending?
PSA1000 Jr and AirBending are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 21 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do PSA1000 Jr or AirBending have ads?
Neither PSA1000 Jr nor AirBending shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PSA1000 Jr or AirBending?
PSA1000 Jr ships an update every 9 months, and AirBending every 3 weeks. Most recently, PSA1000 Jr was updated on September 21, 2026 and AirBending on September 20, 2026.

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