Comparison

EG ModernFX AU3 Multi effects vs Things

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

Head to head
About

EG ModernFX AU3 Multi effects

Enhance your audio tracks with a variety of modern multieffects. This app offers 8 distinct effects, each with adjustable parameters and the ability to be bypassed. It supports AU3 multi-output and MIDI CC automation for flexible integration into your digital audio workstation.

Highlights
  • 8 modern audio effects
  • Tweakable effects with bypass
  • AU3 multi-output support
  • MIDI CC automation
  • Multitouch effect modulation
  • Live mode for on-the-fly effects
  • Reorderable effect chain
  • Preset saving and randomization
Features
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EG ModernFX is a simple, fast and fun to use way to add multieffects to your audio tracks. Features: - 8 modern effects - Bitcrusher, Ring Modulation, Fuzz Octaver, Vintage Saturation, Full-Wave Rectification Distortion, Resonant Filter, Auto Pan, Stereo Spread - each effect is tweakable and can be bypassed (double tap on the mix slider) - AU3 multi-output - send each effect to a different output bus - Each parameter can be automated via MIDI cc in your favorite daw - Multitouch effect view to modulate effects to temporary state - Live mode to apply effects on the fly and bypass them on release - Effect chain can be re ordered - Presets saving - Randomize effects parameters - Built-in automation - Built in presets created by Eyal Levy and Jamie Mallender PLEASE NOTE: This is not a standalone app, but you need an AU3 compatible host like n-Track, AUM, Auria, Cubasis or Beatmaker3

About

Things

This app provides a versatile audio effect plugin featuring a multimode filter and a bit crusher. It can be used as a standalone application or as an AUv3 plugin for further audio manipulation.

Highlights
  • Multimode filter (lowpass, highpass, bandpass, notch)
  • 2 or 4-pole filter options
  • Crisp bit crusher
  • Downsampling and bit reduction
  • Harshness control
  • Output gain control
  • Standalone and AUv3 plugin support
Features
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Crusher is an easy-to-use Filter and Bit Crusher effect available as an AUv3 plugin and standalone. This plugin is inspired by the effect section of our instrument plugin Noises. Crusher features a multimode filter (lowpass, highpass, bandpass, notch) with 2 or 4-pole and an output gain, along with a crisp bit crusher (bits, downsample, mix) paired with a harshness control taken from our plugin Reels.

Screenshots

EG ModernFX AU3 Multi effects3 screens
Things1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: EG ModernFX AU3 Multi effects at weekly against Things's every 17 months. EG ModernFX AU3 Multi effects also leads on price ($3.99 vs $6.99) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 14.0). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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

EG ModernFX AU3 Multi effects costs $3.99 and Things $6.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for EG ModernFX AU3 Multi effects against 5.0 for Things. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 6 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EG ModernFX AU3 Multi effects ships an update weekly, Things every 17 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
EG ModernFX AU3 Multi effects versus Things: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEG ModernFX AU3 Multi effectsThings
Price$3.99 — better$6.99
Rating5.0 (4 ratings)5.0 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings46 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 17 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperElliott GarageAudioThing Ltd.

Customer experience

EG ModernFX AU3 Multi effects

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Things

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

EG ModernFX AU3 Multi effects

No in-app purchases

None

Things

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is EG ModernFX AU3 Multi effects free?
EG ModernFX AU3 Multi effects costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Things free?
Things costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, EG ModernFX AU3 Multi effects or Things?
EG ModernFX AU3 Multi effects and Things are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4 and 6 ratings respectively.
Do EG ModernFX AU3 Multi effects or Things have ads?
Neither EG ModernFX AU3 Multi effects nor Things shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EG ModernFX AU3 Multi effects or Things?
EG ModernFX AU3 Multi effects ships an update weekly, and Things every 17 months. Most recently, EG ModernFX AU3 Multi effects was updated on November 3, 2026 and Things on November 3, 2026.

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