Comparison

ERS_EchORek2 vs plateVerb

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

Head to head
About

ERS_EchORek2

This audio plugin emulates the iconic Binson Echorec2 analog delay, offering a unique, dreamlike, and psychedelic sound. Developed with careful study of original schematics, it provides enhanced controls for musicians seeking a distinctive vintage delay effect.

Highlights
  • Authentic 70's analog delay emulation
  • Binson Echorec2 sound
  • Enhanced controls
  • Psychedelic sound quality
  • Vintage delay effect
Features
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The ERS EchORek2 analog delay plugin was originally designed and sold by Harrie Munnik and his Dutch company EmptyRoomSystems. DDMF is proud to carry on the legacy by distributing and further developing the set of ERS plugins. The “ERS EchORek2” plug-in has been developed to sound like the Binson Echorec2 delay with enhanced controls. This delay has been used on thousands of recordings worldwide. Starting from the early Pink Floyd albums, its unique sound and benign unpredictability have made it the weapon of choice of musicians who wanted to add a dreamlike, psychedelic quality to their sound. As all ERS plugins, careful study of the original schematics have led to a plugin version that leaves nothing to be desired...

About

plateVerb

This audio effect app offers 14 distinct plate reverb modes to add rich, seamless ambience to any sound. It provides in-depth controls for sculpting reverb, a 3-band EQ, and cross-platform preset sharing. Ideal for musicians and audio engineers seeking to enhance their mixes with lush, dynamic spatial effects.

Highlights
  • 14 distinct plate reverb models
  • Extensive sound sculpting controls
  • Built-in 3-band EQ
  • Preset manager with save/load
  • Cross-platform preset sharing
  • AUv3 compatible
Features
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Experience unparalleled versatility and depth with our cutting-edge Plate Reverb. Featuring 14 distinct plate modes, each meticulously crafted to deliver a spectrum of mesmerizing plate sounds, plateVerb infuses your audio with a luscious, seamless ambience that enhances any source it touches. Perfect for achieving shimmering, smooth, and beautiful ambience to ANY of your sounds. Unlock the full sonic potential of each mode 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). All settings can be saved and loaded in your sessions as well as crossplatform presets. All parameters offer automation control to get the most expressive sound. With 20 included presets and a revamped preset section, you'll be able to dial in any space with ease. 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! Plate Modes: redPlate - Immerse your audio in the rich, original plateVerb full-bodied resonance of a big plate sound. digiPlate - Experience the full-bodied depth of a big plate sound in a digital realm. shortPlate - Engage with a full-bodied, short plate sound that offers a classic touch of ambience. voxPlate - Explore the fullness of a big plate sound, designed to enhance vocal clarity. algoPlate - Dive into a world of algorithmically crafted big plate sound. vintagePlate - Step into the nostalgia of a vintage big plate sound. goldPlate - Experience the opulence of a full-bodied, gold-plated sound. Fifties Plate - Natural old school German made that made itself a staple in studios around the world. Early 80s Plate - Famously warm sound, one of the earlier creations from one of the American digital reverb creators of all time. Mid 80s Plate - The studio standard digital plate reverb found in studios across the world. Late 80s Plate - Natural digital style plate reverb, found on pretty much any source recorded in the 90s… and on! 90s Plate - A full bodied digital plate recreation from a less known, beast of a reverb processor. FX Plates - Effects based analog plate with a touch of weirdness for those situations that get weird. Swell Plates - A massive plate with a build up to perfection, great for pads, and ambient sound design.

Screenshots

ERS_EchORek22 screens
plateVerb4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: plateVerb at 4.5 against ERS_EchORek2's 4.1. plateVerb also leads on update cadence (every 5 months vs every 26 months) and price ($4.99 vs $9.99). ERS_EchORek2's advantage is iOS requirement (9.3 vs 12.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

ERS_EchORek2 costs $9.99 and plateVerb $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

plateVerb holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 6 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ERS_EchORek2 ships an update every 26 months, plateVerb every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
ERS_EchORek2 versus plateVerb: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterERS_EchORek2plateVerb
Price$9.99$4.99 — better
Rating4.1 (7 ratings)4.5 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—71.4% of reviews
Number of ratings7 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 26 monthsEvery 5 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.3 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB81 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChristian SiedschlagOSC Audio

Customer experience

ERS_EchORek2

All ratings7 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%

plateVerb

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative28.6%

In-app purchases

None

ERS_EchORek2

No in-app purchases

None

plateVerb

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ERS_EchORek2 free?
ERS_EchORek2 costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is plateVerb free?
plateVerb costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ERS_EchORek2 or plateVerb?
plateVerb is rated higher. ERS_EchORek2 averages 4.1 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while plateVerb averages 4.5 from 6 ratings.
Do ERS_EchORek2 or plateVerb have ads?
Neither ERS_EchORek2 nor plateVerb shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ERS_EchORek2 or plateVerb?
ERS_EchORek2 ships an update every 26 months, and plateVerb every 5 months. Most recently, ERS_EchORek2 was updated on October 7, 2026 and plateVerb on October 11, 2026.

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