Comparison

Wireless Audio AUv3 vs GSDSP Quantum Distortion

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

Head to head
About

Wireless Audio AUv3

Stream audio between iOS devices wirelessly with low latency. Connect audio unit hosts on a single device or across multiple devices via WiFi, eliminating the need for cables. Optimize audio quality and minimize latency with adjustable buffering.

Highlights
  • Inter-device audio streaming
  • Low-latency WiFi connection
  • AUv3 host connection
  • Adjustable buffering for quality/latency
  • Latency compensation reporting
Features
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Music making and audio processing has been growing and changing on iOS. The first app connections were with Audiobus, and then Inter-App Audio became available. The current standard is AUv3. There are many legacy apps and audio hosts, however, that have not updated. Wireless Audio AUv3 gives you an easy way to send audio from one iOS device to another using a low-latency WiFi connection; you can also connect audio unit hosts together -- either on a single device, or between devices using WiFi. There are no cables and boxes to buy (and to lose, or forget to take with you). Install the Transmit AUv3 onto an audio track of one host, the Receive AUv3 on the input slot of the audio track of another host, tap `connect,' and audio will be sent from one place to another with surprisingly low latency. The receiver can adjust buffering to maximize audio quality while minimizing latency. While your best results will be with a fast WiFi router and little cross-traffic on the network, you can still get a good connection even in noisy environments. Most modern DAWs support latency compensation, with the Receiver AUv3 reports -- this allows you to get precise synchronization of your recordings.

About

GSDSP Quantum Distortion

Explore four distinct distortion effects—Saturation, BitCrush, Ring Modulation, and Downsampling—blended and controlled via an intuitive XY pad. Shape harmonics, reduce digital resolution, introduce inharmonic motion, and create classic digital degradation for unique audio textures.

Highlights
  • Four distortion algorithms (Saturation, BitCrush, Ring Modulation, Downsampling)
  • Intuitive XY pad for blending effects
  • Custom waveshaping saturation
  • BitWarp for tonal variation
  • Tunable oscillator for ring modulation
  • Adjustable downsampling rate and jitter
  • AUv3 audio effect plugin
Features
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Four complementary distortion algorithms — Saturation, BitCrush, Ring Modulation, and Downsampling — blended and shaped through an intuitive XY pad. Saturation Shape harmonics using Quantum Distortion’s custom waveshaping saturation. Adjust Drive to set the intensity from subtle warmth to strong coloration, and use Asymmetry to introduce controlled even-harmonic emphasis of vintage tube characteristics. BitCrush Reduce digital resolution using BitCrush and reshape the crushed signal with BitWarp, which bends the quantization curve for additional tonal variation. This combination allows precise control over both the amount of reduction and the character of the resulting digital artifacts. Ring Modulation Introduce inharmonic motion using ring modulation, generated by multiplying the input with a tunable oscillator. Adjust frequency and amount in real time to create anything from light metallic shading to dense, shifting sidebands. Downsampling Lower the sample rate using Downsampling, reducing temporal resolution for classic digital degradation effects. Set the rate down to 200 Hz or introduce Jitter for controlled randomness, adding instability and movement to the downsampled signal. XY Pad Blending Navigate between the four distortion algorithms using the XY pad, allowing smooth transitions or static blends across the processing modes. The background updates to reflect the current region, providing clear visual feedback while exploring hybrid distortion shapes and interactions. Quantum Distortion is an AUv3 audio effect plugin compatible with Logic Pro, AUM, Cubasis, GarageBand and many more. A Desktop version is also available for Windows and macOS (VST3 / AU / AAX). More information here: https://gs-dsp.com/products

Screenshots

Wireless Audio AUv34 screens
GSDSP Quantum Distortion3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Wireless Audio AUv3 at $4.99 against GSDSP Quantum Distortion's $14.99. GSDSP Quantum Distortion's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 3.5) and review sentiment (100% vs 80%). 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

Wireless Audio AUv3 costs $4.99 and GSDSP Quantum Distortion $14.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

GSDSP Quantum Distortion holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 10 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Wireless Audio AUv3's written reviews are positive against 100% of GSDSP Quantum Distortion's.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Wireless Audio AUv3 versus GSDSP Quantum Distortion: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWireless Audio AUv3GSDSP Quantum Distortion
Price$4.99 — better$14.99
Rating3.5 (6 ratings)5.0 (10 ratings) — better
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings610 — better
Update frequency—Every 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB80 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPatrick MaddenGustav Scholda

Customer experience

Wireless Audio AUv3

All ratings6 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

GSDSP Quantum Distortion

All ratings10 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Wireless Audio AUv3

No in-app purchases

None

GSDSP Quantum Distortion

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Wireless Audio AUv3 free?
Wireless Audio AUv3 costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is GSDSP Quantum Distortion free?
GSDSP Quantum Distortion costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Wireless Audio AUv3 or GSDSP Quantum Distortion?
GSDSP Quantum Distortion is rated higher. Wireless Audio AUv3 averages 3.5 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while GSDSP Quantum Distortion averages 5.0 from 10 ratings.
Do Wireless Audio AUv3 or GSDSP Quantum Distortion have ads?
Neither Wireless Audio AUv3 nor GSDSP Quantum Distortion shows ads.

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