Comparison

AltiSpace 2 vs Things

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

Head to head
About

AltiSpace 2

This app offers advanced convolution reverb with realistic acoustic simulations and famous hardware device presets. It allows users to import their own impulse responses and provides extensive controls for EQ, gating, modulation, and more to shape unique sounds.

Highlights
  • Import custom impulse response files
  • Library of famous hardware reverb presets
  • Advanced EQ, gate, and ducking controls
  • Modulation and pitch shifting effects
  • MIDI controller support
  • Stereo and mono input processing
Features
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AltiSpace is a convolution reverb app with advanced controls that provides realistic sounding natural acoustic space or the most famous reverb devices for any track or mix. A convolution reverb takes a captured sample (called an impulse response) from a real-world space or hardware and uses this to digitally simulate the reverberation of that space or device down to the last detail and nuance. Because it is sampled, not synthesized, convolution reverb is known for its stunning realism, and it is widely considered to be the best type of reverb. However, unlike the more common algorithmic reverbs, convolution reverbs usually does not have much control over the reverberation process. But AltiSpace, in addition to the ability to load your own impulse response files and a built-in library of real reverb device presets, has advanced settings such as EQ, gate, ducking, modulation and more. You can change the original impulse response parameters to something completely new and then save it as a new preset. This app has an easy-to-use user interface, where all the main controls are located on the single screen, and it is ready to use right out of the box, even without additional settings. And at the same time, you can easily change the parameters of the impulse responses from the built-in library to create your own sound. App features: Ability to import your own impulse response files. A large built-in library of presets from the most famous hardware reverbs. Convenient preset manager with the ability to group and search presets. Presets can be marked as favorites for display in the favorites group. Supports MIDI controllers (also Bluetooth) with learn or manually assign mode. Reverb can work with a stereo or mono input and convert it to stereo. Add dynamic noise before reverb for a more natural sound. The gate allows you to turn on the reverb when the threshold is exceeded. The ducking allows you to turn off the reverb when the threshold is exceeded. Sets the minimum reverb level for Gate and Ducking modes. Equalizer with high and low cut filters in chain before or after reverb. Changing the time (length) of the current impulse response. Possibility to set a fade out point for a smooth end of the impulse response. Sets the pre-delay time of the signal before reverb. Experimental feature to change the pitch of the impulse response. Amplifying early or late reflections. Adjusts the stereo image before the reverb. Haas effect for adding stereo space to a mono signal. Sets the depth and frequency of modulation the signal before reverb. Mixing dry / wet signal and adjusting the output level. Four-channel mode for better stereo ambience. Input and output level meters. Indicators of possible input clipping for standalone. Prevents any output clipping for standalone. Built-in full description of all controls. Demo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WBHxgjkGCoU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GLNi9wHaGew https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A3RPopor9gI AltiSpace is a universal application for iOS and macOS. It can work on iPhone and iPad as well as Mac / MacBook with M1 chip (and later). AltiSpace works on iPhone and iPad standalone, as an Audio Unit or Inter-App Audio module, and supports Audiobus. On MacOS, AltiSpace can works both as a standalone application and as an Audio unit (AUv3) with DAWs and other hosts that support AUv3 plugins. AltiSpace has a built-in detailed description of all parameters also available as PDF file on the application site. You can find more information on AltiSpace and other creative audio apps at: https://motion-soundscape.blogspot.com

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

AltiSpace 24 screens
Things1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: AltiSpace 2 at monthly against Things's every 17 months. AltiSpace 2 also leads on chart position (#122 vs unranked) and ratings volume (29 vs 6). Things's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 78%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

AltiSpace 2 costs $7.99 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

Things holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 29 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of AltiSpace 2's written reviews are positive against 100% of Things's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AltiSpace 2 ships an update monthly, Things every 17 months. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
AltiSpace 2 versus Things: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAltiSpace 2Things
Price$7.99$6.99 — better
Rating4.7 (29 ratings)5.0 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews77.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings29 — better6
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 17 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#122 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.4 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size227 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIgor VasilievAudioThing Ltd.

Customer experience

AltiSpace 2

All ratings29 ratings
Positive93.1%
Neutral3.4%
Negative3.4%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive77.8%
Neutral11.1%
Negative11.1%

Things

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

In-app purchases

None

AltiSpace 2

No in-app purchases

None

Things

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AltiSpace 2 free?
AltiSpace 2 costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Things free?
Things costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, AltiSpace 2 or Things?
Things is rated higher. AltiSpace 2 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 29 ratings, while Things averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.
Do AltiSpace 2 or Things have ads?
Neither AltiSpace 2 nor Things shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AltiSpace 2 or Things?
AltiSpace 2 ships an update monthly, and Things every 17 months. Most recently, AltiSpace 2 was updated on September 19, 2026 and Things on September 8, 2026.

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