SimplyChorus vs VariSpeed
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SimplyChorus
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A simple but straightforward chorus audio effect to give you that nice 80s feel. The filter exists in an AUv3 app extension so it is available for use in any host app that supports AudioUnit components such as AUM or Cubasis or GarageBand.
VariSpeed
This app simulates a classic tape echo machine, replicating the functionality of a specific vintage hardware unit. It allows for variable delay times by altering the speed of the tape mechanism.
- Classic tape echo simulation
- Variable delay time
- AUv3 plugin compatibility
- Replicates vintage hardware
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Please note: this is an AUv3 plugin that can be used with compatible host Apps. GSi VariSpeed is a simulation of the WEM Copicat IC-400 Belt Drive VariSpeed model, the first tape echo machine made by WEM with a DC capstan motor capable of changing speed, thus varying the delay time. GSi VariSpeed replicates the hardware instrument “as is” with all its pros and cons, without any additional feature. This can be considered as the second chapter of a tribute to the genius of Mr. Charlie Watkins that GSi began back in 2008 with the release of the freeware "WatKat", which was a simulation of the "Custom Copicat".
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: SimplyChorus at $0.99 against VariSpeed's $11.99. SimplyChorus also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 41 months) and device support (3 vs 1). VariSpeed's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.6). On 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
SimplyChorus costs $0.99 and VariSpeed $11.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SimplyChorus ships an update every 2 months, VariSpeed every 41 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SimplyChorus | VariSpeed |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 — better | $11.99 |
| Rating | — | 4.9 (8 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 8 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 41 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better | iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Brad Howes | Genuine Soundware |
In-app purchases
SimplyChorus
No in-app purchases
VariSpeed
No in-app purchases
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