SGA Phoenix vs Comeback Kid
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SGA Phoenix
This app provides authentic analog preamp sounds for music production. It simulates various triode and JFET circuits in real-time to add warmth, color, and depth to mixes and masters. EQ can be adjusted before or after the preamp, with auto gain and oversampling for professional results.
- Authentic analog sound simulation
- Triode and JFET preamp models
- Adjustable EQ placement
- Auto Gain control
- Automatic oversampling
- Wet/Dry mixing
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SGA Phoenix brings the authentic sound of five analog preamps to your AUv3 compatible host. Each preamp derives its unique sonic character from a different active element (12AX7, 12AT7, and 12AU7 triodes, and J201 and 2N5457 JFET transistors). To achieve the most authentic analog sound, each preamp circuit is simulated in real time using Shattered Glass Audio’s state-of-the-art circuit simulator. Use Phoenix to add color, warmth, dirt, depth, and vibe to your mixes and masters or as a saturation compressor. Key features: - Authentic analog sound through real-time high-performance circuit simulation. - Three preamps featuring triodes 12AX7, 12AT7, and 12AU7. - Two preamps featuring JFET transistors J201, 2N5457. - Multiple types of EQs. - EQ can be taken out of the signal path or placed either before or after the preamp. - Auto Gain - Automatic 4x oversampling to control aliasing - Wet/Dry mixing. Phoenix is primarily an AUv3 effect. To use Phoenix as a plug-in, you will need an AUv3 compatible host such as Garageband, AUM, etc. Phoenix application is there to provide a user manual and a chance to use Phoenix with the microphone input. You can try Phoenix on a macOS or a Windows based, machine by downloading the demo version of the plug-in (VST3, AUv2, AAX) from our website https://www.shatteredglassaudio.com and running it in a DAW of your choice. Sonically speaking there are no differences between the iOS and macOS/Windows versions of Phoenix.
Comeback Kid
This vintage-inspired audio effect plugin offers warm, vibey delay repeats to enhance sterile mixes. With 14 flexible controls, it easily sculpts delay sounds for various musical styles, from subtle reflections to hypnotic echoes.
- Vintage-inspired delay effect
- Warm and vibey repeats
- 14 sculpting controls
- AUv3 support
- Pristine sound quality
- Versatile mix duties
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Make your delays come back stronger. Comeback Kid is a vintage-inspired delay effect with warm and vibey repeats to enrich sterile mixes. With 14 flexible controls to sculpt the sound of the delay signal, Comeback Kid is easy to work with and full of sonic color. Now on iOS with full AUv3 support, it just might become your new go-to delay! About Comeback Kid: Any dull sound can be transformed with two simple ingredients: A great idea and a great delay. Comeback Kid brings you the delay—and inspires you to come up with new ideas on repeat. The effect layout resembles the simplicity of the best hardware delays: There are no sub-menus or hidden features. Instead, you get 14 gratifying ‘shaping knobs’ for instantly sculpting your wet signal. Want a tape delay vibe for your lead synth? A modern slap on your vocals? A crunchy lofi echo on your guitars? Not a problem! The on-board parameters can cover an endless variety of styles when mixed and matched. Comeback Kid gives you pristine sound quality along with the versatility to cover a variety of mix duties, from subtle reflections to hypnotic echoes.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Comeback Kid at $9.99 against SGA Phoenix's $24.99. Comeback Kid also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.8). SGA Phoenix's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.3). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
SGA Phoenix costs $24.99 and Comeback Kid $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SGA Phoenix holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 6 respectively.
| Parameter | SGA Phoenix | Comeback Kid |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $24.99 | $9.99 — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better | 4.3 (6 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 6 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 14 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.8 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shattered Glass Audio | Baby Audio Inc. |
Customer experience
SGA Phoenix
Comeback Kid
In-app purchases
SGA Phoenix
No in-app purchases
Comeback Kid
No in-app purchases








