Comparison

Blackice Beta Gamma vs Phonolyth Cascade

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

Head to head
About

Blackice Beta Gamma

This app provides a virtual bass amplifier with a modern-classic sound. It features a custom overdrive/distortion circuit, a VCA compressor, and a six-band graphic equalizer for tone sculpting. It also includes a noise gate and a complete recording chain emulation.

Highlights
  • Virtual bass amplifier
  • Overdrive/distortion circuit
  • VCA compressor
  • Six-band graphic equalizer
  • Noise gate
  • Recording chain emulation
Features
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The most modern bass tones are characterized by a dynamic and complex sound obtained using different tools and recording techniques. For this reason Nembrini Audio has decided to create the Blackice Beta Gamma Bass Amplifier plugin based on modern-classic 900 watt bass guitar head and complete it with a virtual recording chain worthy of the best recording studios. This innovative bass amplifier combines a custom tuned overdrive/distortion circuit, a studio-grade VCA compressor and a flexible six band graphic equalizer. In the amp section you can blend the clean signal with the incredible Beta Gamma Distortion circuit that can morphs from tight and defined overdrive to raw and brutal distortion. A custom VCA style compressor allows you to optimize the bass signal before hitting the six band graphic equalizer carefully tuned to sculpt your bass tone. The Blackice Beta Gamma Bass Amplifier includes a complete recording chain emulation and our custom design noise gate circuit. Works as a standalone app, AudioUnit v3 effect, or Inter-App Audio effect

About

Phonolyth Cascade

This app offers a versatile reverb and diffusion processor with an experimental edge. It allows for the creation of expansive modulated spaces, stereo widening, and hybrid delay/reverb effects. Explore unique sonic territories with a wide range of controls and randomized modulation.

Highlights
  • Expansive modulated supernatural spaces
  • Stereo widening and transient smearing
  • Hybrid delay/reverb effects
  • Chorus, flanger, and resonator-like effects
  • Randomized modulation
  • Infinity and Freeze buttons
  • Mix Lock for preset switching
Features
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Cascade is a versatile reverb and diffusion processor with an experimental edge. Designed first and foremost with expansive modulated supernatural spaces in mind, it features an extensive set of controls to explore other sonic territories such as stereo widening, transient smearing, hybrid delay/reverb and chorus/flanger/resonator-like effects. Features: - Wide range of diffusion textures spanning from subtle smearing and widening to otherworldly reverberation - Lush randomized modulation - Infinity and Freeze buttons for never-ending reverb bliss - Mix Lock for switching presets while keeping the dry/wet mix constant - Freely resizable UI with light and dark color schemes - Cross-platform preset format for sharing across plugin formats and OSes - 30 factory presets to get you started - Includes an AudioUnit v3 plugin for use in host apps such as GarageBand and AUM, and a standalone app

Screenshots

Blackice Beta Gamma1 screens
Phonolyth Cascade2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Phonolyth Cascade at $7.99 against Blackice Beta Gamma's $19.99. Phonolyth Cascade also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.7) and ratings volume (30 vs 9). On review sentiment, 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

Blackice Beta Gamma costs $19.99 and Phonolyth Cascade $7.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Phonolyth Cascade holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 30 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Blackice Beta Gamma ships an update every 4 months, Phonolyth Cascade every 7 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Blackice Beta Gamma versus Phonolyth Cascade: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlackice Beta GammaPhonolyth Cascade
Price$19.99$7.99 — better
Rating4.7 (9 ratings)4.9 (30 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings930 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS1512.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNembrini AudioYuri Turov

Customer experience

Blackice Beta Gamma

All ratings9 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Phonolyth Cascade

All ratings30 ratings
Positive96.7%
Neutral3.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Blackice Beta Gamma

No in-app purchases

None

Phonolyth Cascade

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Blackice Beta Gamma free?
Blackice Beta Gamma costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Phonolyth Cascade free?
Phonolyth Cascade costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Blackice Beta Gamma or Phonolyth Cascade?
Phonolyth Cascade is rated higher. Blackice Beta Gamma averages 4.7 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Phonolyth Cascade averages 4.9 from 30 ratings.
Do Blackice Beta Gamma or Phonolyth Cascade have ads?
Neither Blackice Beta Gamma nor Phonolyth Cascade shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Blackice Beta Gamma or Phonolyth Cascade?
Blackice Beta Gamma ships an update every 4 months, and Phonolyth Cascade every 7 months. Most recently, Blackice Beta Gamma was updated on October 24, 2026 and Phonolyth Cascade on October 24, 2026.

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