Comparison

SimplyLowPass vs spaceVerb

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

Head to head
About

SimplyLowPass

Features
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A simple but fast low-pass filter with control over cutoff frequency and resonance factor. The filter exists in an AUv3 app extension so it is available for use in any host app that supports AudioUnit components such as AUM or Cubasis or GarageBand. This app is just a delivery mechanism for the AUv3 app extension and a demo of how it works.

About

spaceVerb

This audio effect module offers a versatile stereo reverb with 14 distinct spaces, from conventional rooms and halls to unique environments like caves and mausoleums. It provides in-depth controls for shaping the reverb, including EQ and master settings, and supports cross-platform preset sharing. It functions as a standalone app or an AUv3 plugin for various host applications.

Highlights
  • 14 distinct reverb spaces
  • In-depth sound sculpting controls
  • 3-band EQ section
  • Preset manager with save/share
  • AUv3 plugin compatibility
  • Standalone app functionality
Features
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spaceVerb multi-mode stereo reverb module. spaceVerb will both seamlessly blend your projects together, offering a creative unique touch to your audio. spaceVerb offers a versatile selection of 14 different spaces, each with their own unique sonic characteristic, providing you with a broad spectrum of sounds to enhance your projects. Whether you’re after conventional reverb sounds like rooms and halls or unique spaces like a cave or mausoleum. Unlock the full sonic potential of each space with in-depth controls; Mix, Dampening, Ducking, Left/Right Repeats and Decay. Their three band EQ Section (Low, Mid, and High), and master controls (Master Volume & Pan). 30 Factory Presets included with the ability to save and share cross platform presets. All parameters including the current screen in view offer automation for full control in your sessions. Includes stand alone and AUv3 plug-in instance for use in all of your favorite host applications like Cubasis, AUM, Garageband, and many more! Compatible for both iPhone and iPad. Features - 14 Plate Reverb Models; ranging from early/vintage styles to creatively inspiring and modern/futuristic - Over 16 In-depth controls to sculpt your reverbs, including: Pre Delay, Decay, Damping, Repeat Speed, Ducking, and more! - Built-in 3-band EQ section for additional sonic character control - Preset Manager with Save, Save As, Rename, and Delete functionality - Over 20 Factory presets, including both Send and Insert styles - Cross-platform support: presets can be shared between iOS and macOS & Windows - AUv3 compatible with your favorite AU Host apps such as Garageband, AUM, Cubasis, and more! Spaces: Booth - Step into a professional-grade, intimate studio ambiance, meticulously designed for enhancing vocal clarity or introducing a subtle sense of space to your sound. Guitar Room - Immerse yourself in a professionally crafted, close-quarters atmosphere, tailored to improve vocal clarity or infuse a subtle sense of space into your sound. Drum Room - Experience the precision of a compact, intimate studio setting, perfect for refining vocal clarity or introducing a subtle sense of space into your sound. Live Room - Drench your audio in the expansive atmosphere of a well-appointed studio space, tailored for accommodating intricate soundscapes and elevating your compositions. Hall - Reveal an acoustically perfected space, ideal for professional piano performances and sound experimentation. Cathedral - Craft divine soundscapes suited for professional choral arrangements and ethereal compositions in a studio setting. Mausoleum - A solemn and spacious mausoleum. Its marble-clad surroundings create a subtle, haunting ambiance. Stairwell - Discover a less conventional space, where a multitude of reflections comes together to create a unique ambiance, gently guiding your sound to fresh and understated places. Cave - Immerse your signal in the enigmatic, atmospheric character of a massive cave-like space, adding a unique depth to your projects. Garage - Send our audio to a close-quarters space with highly reflective surfaces, offering a very distinct sound.

Screenshots

SimplyLowPass2 screens
spaceVerb4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SimplyLowPass at every 3 weeks against spaceVerb's every 8 months. SimplyLowPass also leads on price ($0.99 vs $4.99). spaceVerb's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.6). On ads, in-app purchases 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

SimplyLowPass costs $0.99 and spaceVerb $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SimplyLowPass ships an update every 3 weeks, spaceVerb every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
SimplyLowPass versus spaceVerb: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimplyLowPassspaceVerb
Price$0.99 — better$4.99
Rating—5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 8 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.612.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB74 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBrad HowesOSC Audio

In-app purchases

None

SimplyLowPass

No in-app purchases

None

spaceVerb

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SimplyLowPass free?
SimplyLowPass costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is spaceVerb free?
spaceVerb costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do SimplyLowPass or spaceVerb have ads?
Neither SimplyLowPass nor spaceVerb shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SimplyLowPass or spaceVerb?
SimplyLowPass ships an update every 3 weeks, and spaceVerb every 8 months. Most recently, SimplyLowPass was updated on October 4, 2026 and spaceVerb on October 9, 2026.

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