SimplyLowPass vs pitchBender
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SimplyLowPass
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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.
pitchBender
This music app allows real-time audio pitch shifting with keyboard or slider control. Explore "pitchbend" mode for instantaneous audio bending effects. It functions as an AUv3 plugin within compatible hosts.
- Real-time pitch shifting
- Keyboard and slider control
- Pitchbend mode
- AUv3 plugin compatibility
- Two octave range
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Concept: The app is a so-called pitchshift effect (AUv3). Usage: The user can pitchshift audio source in real-time using keyboard or slider (2 octave range). In addition there is "pitchbend" mode in which the user can instantaneously "bend" audio with fun ! System Requirements: AUv3 host Usage: pitchBender contains two different algorithms. Number 0 is suitable for electronic dance music, whereas number 1 is suitable for classical.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: SimplyLowPass at every 3 weeks against pitchBender's every 15 months. SimplyLowPass also leads on price ($0.99 vs $5.99). pitchBender'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
SimplyLowPass costs $0.99 and pitchBender $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SimplyLowPass ships an update every 3 weeks, pitchBender every 15 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SimplyLowPass | pitchBender |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 — better | $5.99 |
| Rating | — | 4.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 15 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Brad Howes | Satoshi Kajii |
In-app purchases
SimplyLowPass
No in-app purchases
pitchBender
No in-app purchases
Questions
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