MagicVerb vs TimeVerb
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MagicVerb
This audio effect plugin models various acoustic spaces and textures for music production. It offers a classic digital reverb and a unique plate model, refined with input from engineers and producers.
- Acoustic space modeling
- Texture experimentation
- Classic digital reverb model
- Plate reverb model
- AUv3 and InterAppAudio support
- Standalone format
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MagicVerb is the latest result of the collaboration between MagicDeathEye aka Ian Sefchick and DDMF. This journey was a little more creative as we weren’t modeling a piece of hardware. We were modeling spaces and experimenting with EQ and texture. Ian spent a decade working at a studio known for its chambers and that dark beautiful feeling of space was always with him when creating these models. We had a lot of his engineer and producer buddies check em’ out and used their feedback to tighten everything up. We also put a really cool plate and model of a classic digital reverb in there as well. MagicVerb is now finally available for iOS in AUv3 and InterAppAudio format for use in all compatible hosts, as well as in standalone format.
TimeVerb
This audio plugin combines a classic spring reverb emulation with a new digital reverb. It offers extensive control over both effects, allowing for parallel or series processing to create unique sonic textures and atmospheres.
- Spring reverb "Type 4" with feedback and stereo
- Digital reverb with pre-delay and room size
- Parallel and series effect processing
- Unlimited program storage
- 16 factory presets included
- AUv3 extension support
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Please note: this is an AUv3 plugin that can be used with compatible host Apps. TimeVerb-X is a new plugin from GSi that combines GSi's “classic” Type4 spring reverb, first released in 2008, and a new algorithmic digital reverb. The “Type4” spring reverb emulation was originally inspired by an Accutronics reverb tank type 4, like those used in classic Hammond organs of the A100 series, also used in many famous electric guitar amplifiers. The digital reverb, instead, was first developed for the GSi Gemini sound module, but was also included in some Crumar hardware instruments. Both effects have been slightly expanded and further improved for the release of TimeVerb-X, as the spring reverb now features a self-oscillating feedback decay adjustment and a stereo width knob, and the digital reverb includes the early reflections section that was missing in the original project. Both reverbs put together make up a great sound when working in parallel, and create some interesting atmospheres when working in series. TimeVerb-X main features: - Spring reverb "Type 4" with feedback and stereo operation - Digital reverb with pre-delay, early reflections and room size adjustment - Built-in programmer with unlimited number of Programs (comes with 16 factory Programs) - Integrated user's manual - Comes with AUv3 extension
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: TimeVerb at $14.99 against MagicVerb's $24.99. TimeVerb also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 57%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.3). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
MagicVerb costs $24.99 and TimeVerb $14.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
TimeVerb holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of MagicVerb's written reviews are positive against 100% of TimeVerb's.
MagicVerb ships an update every 24 months, TimeVerb every 17 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MagicVerb | TimeVerb |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $24.99 | $14.99 — better |
| Rating | 4.3 (6 ratings) | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 57.1% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 24 months | Every 17 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 170 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Christian Siedschlag | Genuine Soundware |
Customer experience
MagicVerb
TimeVerb
In-app purchases
MagicVerb
No in-app purchases
TimeVerb
No in-app purchases
