Comparison

TB DualVCF vs TfxEcho

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

Head to head
About

TB DualVCF

This app offers a dual analog filter plug-in for music production, providing a wide range of vintage filter models to shape sound. It features intuitive modulation and envelope followers for creative audio exploration, compatible with AUv3 hosts.

Highlights
  • Dual analog filter sections
  • Dozens of vintage filter models
  • Envelope followers
  • Intuitive modulation editor
  • AUv3 plug-in compatibility
  • Real-time audio processing
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Dual VCF - the ultimate dynamic filtering AUv3 plug-in! Dual VCF adds motion, shape, and colour. It produces evolving rhythmic movement and complex dynamic filter shapes. It contains dozens of analog filter models with that sought-after sound of the 70s, 80s and 90s. Combined with envelope followers and intuitive modulation editors, it provides almost infinite possibilities for creative aural exploration. Dual VCF features two filter sections, each supporting dozens of low-pass, high-pass and band-pass filter types. Every type is painstakenly modeled after analog filter types found in analog gear, analog synthesizers, and alike, including non-linear filter behavior. Dial in that characterstic 70s, 80s or 90s filter to add some analog flavor to your tracks! Each filter's cut-off frequency and resonance can be sequenced with an intuitive, free-running or beat-synced modulation editor. Seamlessly switch between sine, triangle, noise, or user-defined modulation waveforms. In addition, these parameters can also be modulated with the built-in envelope follower. The ToneBoosters DualVCF app captures the microphone (or external sound card) input and processes the signals in real time. To use it as a plug-in, use an AUv3-compatible host app such as Steinberg Cubasis, Apple Garageband, Audio Evolution Mobile Studio, Auria, AUM, or others. ToneBoosters DualVCF will appear in the list of Audio Unit extensions for effect plug-ins. How to use DualVCF as AUv3 plugin in a host program, start your favourite AUv3 host app (Steinberg Cubasis, Apple Garageband, Audio Evolution Mobile Studio, Auria, AUM, or others) and add TB DualVCF as Audio Unit insert effect to a track or output bus. See below on how to use Audio Units in various host apps. Key features: - The same professional sound as the acclaimed desktop version - Two analog filter sections with dozens of filter designs - Intuitive modulation editor for creative, rhythmic and evolving effects - Undo/redo, and A/B comparison - Color themes for the user interface - Max screen support in Garageband - Optimised for iPad and compatible with iPhone and iPod Touch What you should know: - Licenses acquired for this platform are not compatible with other platforms. - Audio Unit (AUv3) extensions require an iPad mini 2, iPad 4 or later models.

About

TfxEcho

This audio plugin offers a warm, dark echo effect inspired by analog delay units. It allows for adjustable delay times, feedback, and filters, with modulation capabilities and tempo syncing. The plugin captures high-frequency signals for a versatile sound.

Highlights
  • Echo and delay effect
  • BBD-inspired delay lines
  • Adjustable delay time (20-1200 ms)
  • Feedback control (0-100%)
  • Low-pass and high-pass filters
  • Modulation rate and width
  • Tempo sync
Features
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TfxEcho is an echo effect AudioUnit Extension plugin. It uses delay lines which are inspired by BBD (bucket brigade device). BBD is used in various analog delay unit and is known for its warm and dark sound. The delay line uses fixed length buffer and an artificial clock to sample input signal in variable sampling rate. When the delay time is changed, the delay line can produce pitch change effect which is similar to the behavior of the BBD based analog delay unit. The delay line is inspired by BBD, but it is not emulation of the any particular BBD. Unlike the typical BBD based delay unit, frequency range of the delay line is not limited. The delay line is capable to capture signal in higher frequency up to about 22KHz. Features AudioUnit Extension - Delay Time: From 20 ms to 1200 ms - Feedback: From 0 % to 100 % - Adjustable lowpass filter and high-pass filter. - Modulation rate: From 0.01 Hz to 10 Hz - Modulation width: From 0 ms to +/- 10 ms - Delay time can be synced to tempo provided by the host application. Host Application Host application uses system audio input as an audio source and processed audio signal is routed to the system audio output.

Screenshots

TB DualVCF3 screens
TfxEcho2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: TB DualVCF at 4.9 against TfxEcho's 4.7. TB DualVCF also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 3 months). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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

TB DualVCF costs $4.99 and TfxEcho $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TB DualVCF holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 18 and 12 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 80% and 80% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TB DualVCF ships an update every 2 months, TfxEcho every 3 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
TB DualVCF versus TfxEcho: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTB DualVCFTfxEcho
Price$4.99$4.99
Rating4.9 (18 ratings) — better4.7 (12 ratings)
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews80.0% of reviews
Number of ratings18 — better12
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better13.5
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperToneBoostersRyo Togawa

Customer experience

TB DualVCF

All ratings18 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral6.7%
Negative13.3%

TfxEcho

All ratings12 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

In-app purchases

None

TB DualVCF

No in-app purchases

None

TfxEcho

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TB DualVCF free?
TB DualVCF costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is TfxEcho free?
TfxEcho costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, TB DualVCF or TfxEcho?
TB DualVCF is rated higher. TB DualVCF averages 4.9 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while TfxEcho averages 4.7 from 12 ratings.
Do TB DualVCF or TfxEcho have ads?
Neither TB DualVCF nor TfxEcho shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TB DualVCF or TfxEcho?
TB DualVCF ships an update every 2 months, and TfxEcho every 3 months. Most recently, TB DualVCF was updated on November 3, 2026 and TfxEcho on November 3, 2026.

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