Comparison

TB DualVCF vs Multitrack Audio Player

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
Currently charting
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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

Multitrack Audio Player

This app provides musicians with a powerful tool for live performance, offering multitrack playback, flexible audio routing, and MIDI integration. It allows for precise control over songs, markers, and outputs, ensuring a reliable and distraction-free stage experience.

Highlights
  • Multitrack engine for song control
  • Flexible audio routing to hardware outputs
  • Built-in metronome and count-in
  • Performance View for stage use
  • Markers for song sections and cues
  • Extensive MIDI integration
  • Built-in mixer for track balancing
Features
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A powerful, easy-to-use, musician‑focused backing track player built for live performance. Run your entire show with confidence using a multitrack engine that gives you complete control over every song, every marker, and every output. Perform your way. Play a single song or run a full playlist with seamless transitions. Use markers to jump to sections, rehearse efficiently, or trigger specific moments during a live set. Everything stays tight, predictable, and performance‑ready. Flexible audio routing. Send any track to any hardware output. Build custom mixes for in‑ears, front‑of‑house, click channels, stems, or stage monitors. Route exactly what you need, where you need it. Built‑in metronome, count‑in, and announcements. Stay locked in with a precise metronome that integrates directly with your tracks. Add a count‑in to start songs cleanly, keep your band aligned, and maintain consistent timing across your entire set. Announce songs and markers before they happen for confident, eyes-free performances. Performance View. A clean, focused interface designed for the stage. Large controls, clear markers, and essential information presented at a glance so you can perform without distraction. Markers for total control. Add markers to structure your songs, cue transitions, rehearse specific sections, or trigger jumps during live playback. Perfect for complex arrangements, worship sets, and shows that require flexibility. Extensive MIDI integration. Control transport, markers, playlists, and more using foot controllers, keyboards, or external devices. Automate your show or keep your hands free while performing. Mix your tracks with ease. Balance levels, adjust panning, and fine‑tune your stems with a built‑in mixer designed for clarity and speed. Create the perfect blend for your performance environment. Built for reliability. Every feature is designed with live performers in mind—fast, predictable, and stable. Whether you’re on stage, in rehearsal, or running playback for a full production, the app keeps your show running smoothly. Buy once. Own forever. No subscriptions. No hidden fees. Just a dependable, professional‑grade tool you can trust for every performance.

Screenshots

TB DualVCF3 screens
Multitrack Audio Player4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: TB DualVCF at $4.99 against Multitrack Audio Player's $9.99. TB DualVCF also leads on ratings volume (18 vs 1) and chart position (#190 vs unranked). On rating, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 Multitrack Audio Player $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for TB DualVCF against 5.0 for Multitrack Audio Player. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TB DualVCF has 18 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TB DualVCF ships an update every 2 months, Multitrack Audio Player every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
TB DualVCF versus Multitrack Audio Player: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTB DualVCFMultitrack Audio Player
Price$4.99 — better$9.99
Rating4.9 (18 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings18 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#190 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperToneBoostersJason Shimkoski

Customer experience

TB DualVCF

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

Multitrack Audio Player

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

In-app purchases

None

TB DualVCF

No in-app purchases

None

Multitrack Audio Player

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TB DualVCF free?
TB DualVCF costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Multitrack Audio Player free?
Multitrack Audio Player costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, TB DualVCF or Multitrack Audio Player?
Multitrack Audio Player is rated higher. TB DualVCF averages 4.9 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while Multitrack Audio Player averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do TB DualVCF or Multitrack Audio Player have ads?
Neither TB DualVCF nor Multitrack Audio Player shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TB DualVCF or Multitrack Audio Player?
TB DualVCF ships an update every 2 months, and Multitrack Audio Player every 3 months. Most recently, TB DualVCF was updated on September 8, 2026 and Multitrack Audio Player on September 4, 2026.

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