Comparison

SKIIID vs FAC Bandit 2

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

Head to head
About

SKIIID

This app is a percussion synthesizer designed for live performance. It features four morphing pads where finger position controls sound parameters and velocity. Explore deep sound design with a step sequencer, auto-mutation, and chaos engine for instant sound generation.

Highlights
  • Four morphing percussion pads
  • Real-time parameter control via touch
  • 16-step sequencer per pad
  • Auto-mutate sound evolution
  • Chaos engine for instant sound generation
  • AUv3 plugin support
  • MIDI input and Ableton Link sync
Features
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SKIIID is a percussion synthesizer built for real-time performance. Four pads. Each one is a sound sculpted by where your finger lands. Move left or right to morph between synth parameters. Move up or down to control velocity. Simple to play, deep to explore. — PADS — Four independent drum voices. Each pad morphs between parameter extremes based on X-axis position. Velocity is Y-axis. — STEP SEQUENCER — 16-step sequencer per pad. Variable step length for polyrhythms. Reverse playback, shuffle, pin and random step modes. Sync to Ableton Link or run free. — AUTO-MUTATE — Evolves your sound automatically. Individual interval and intensity per pad, synced to tempo. — CHAOS ENGINE — RANDOM, CHAOS, and MUTATE modes generate new sounds instantly. — AUv3 PLUGIN — Run SKIIID inside AUM, ApeMatrix, Audiobus, or any AUv3 host. Multiple instances work independently — different patches, different sequencers, no shared state. — MIDI — MIDI In for pad triggering. MIDI Learn for external controller mapping. Ableton Link for tempo sync. — WORKS ON — iPhone and iPad, all modern screen sizes. Landscape mode.

About

FAC Bandit 2

This audio effect processor splits sound into three frequency bands, allowing independent effect application and blending for unique sonic textures. It offers a range of effects like saturation, reverb, and delay, with precise control over crossovers and outputs. Ideal for musicians seeking advanced sound design capabilities.

Highlights
  • 3-Band Multi-Effects Processor
  • Independent effect per band
  • Mix blending control
  • Frequency isolator equalizer
  • Adjustable crossover points
  • Multi-output support
  • AUv3 for iOS and macOS
Features
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• 3-Band Multi-Effects Processor • Compact design with massive sonic versatility • Each band provides its own effect with mix blending control • Band effects: Saturator, LoFi, Ring Mod, Delay, Reverb, Chorus & Stereo Control • Frequency isolator equalizer (DJ style filter) • Two adjustable crossover points for low and high bands with a slope up to 48dB • Separate Dry/Wet output controls with an optional master Brickwall limiter • Multi-output support: each band can be routed to separate channels in your host • Advanced Responsive Design, portrait and landscape views • Universal Purchase: AUv3 for iOS (iPad/iPhone), macOS and Vision Pro FAC Bandit is a multiband audio effect that splits your audio signal into three independent frequency bands, each processed with its own effect and then recombined to create the final sound. Choose from a set of effects, including saturation, lo-fi degradation, ring modulation, delay, reverb, chorus and stereo control, and blend them precisely within each band. Two adjustable crossover points give you full control over which frequencies are affected, allowing you to shape your tone with precision. By targeting each part of the spectrum separately, you can apply effects in ways that full-range processing simply cannot achieve. FAC Bandit is a powerful sound design tool for musicians who want to craft unique, personal, and exciting sounds, either subtly, without altering the original tone, or in a more creative way. This is an AUv3 Effect and requires a compatible host to work The in-app purchases are for tipping only, the app is fully functional without them Fac Bandit 2 is crafted from a trusted original. Check out the outstanding reviews from Version 1 below: • Great isolated multi band effects, use this one a lot -ChrizzBeatz • Excellent app! Very versatile and the per band FX is such a tasty concept -disbliss • Some apps do what they say they do. Some have a little extra that make you use them more than you thought. This one will constantly keep making you sound better. I thought I would use it for a little color here and there and I now use it at least twice in every track -EduardoG2 • Got all this guys apps and they are all excellent -69reasons • Fonctionnement et ergonomie au top -SoundofSound • One of the most amazing multi band effects you can buy for iOS music production. Fred’s apps are ways good quality and this one does not disappoint -Positiveforever The documentation is available at fredantoncorvest.com/FAC_Bandit.html

Screenshots

SKIIID2 screens
FAC Bandit 24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: FAC Bandit 2 at 5.0 against SKIIID's 4.4. FAC Bandit 2 also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 74%). SKIIID's advantage is price ($3.99 vs $12.99) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). On ratings volume, ads, 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

SKIIID costs $3.99 and FAC Bandit 2 $12.99 up front. FAC Bandit 2 sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. SKIIID asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

FAC Bandit 2 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 31 and 11 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of SKIIID's written reviews are positive against 100% of FAC Bandit 2's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SKIIID ships an update every 4 days, FAC Bandit 2 every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
SKIIID versus FAC Bandit 2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSKIIIDFAC Bandit 2
Price$3.99 — better$12.99
Rating4.4 (31 ratings)5.0 (11 ratings) — better
Positive reviews73.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings31 — better11
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStephan BolchFrederic Corvest

Customer experience

SKIIID

All ratings31 ratings
Positive83.9%
Neutral6.5%
Negative9.7%
Written reviews23 reviews
Positive73.9%
Neutral13.0%
Negative13.0%

FAC Bandit 2

All ratings11 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

SKIIID

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

FAC Bandit 2

One-time3
  • Small Tip$1.99
  • Medium Tip$4.99
  • Large Tip$14.99

Questions

Is SKIIID free?
SKIIID costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is FAC Bandit 2 free?
FAC Bandit 2 costs $12.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SKIIID or FAC Bandit 2?
FAC Bandit 2 is rated higher. SKIIID averages 4.4 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while FAC Bandit 2 averages 5.0 from 11 ratings.
Do SKIIID or FAC Bandit 2 have ads?
Neither SKIIID nor FAC Bandit 2 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SKIIID or FAC Bandit 2?
SKIIID ships an update every 4 days, and FAC Bandit 2 every 6 weeks. Most recently, SKIIID was updated on October 11, 2026 and FAC Bandit 2 on September 22, 2026.

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