Comparison

TB MBC vs GSDSP MagicBlur

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

Head to head
About

TB MBC

This advanced audio processing tool offers a powerful multi-band compressor and analog saturator for iOS. Sculpt your sound with up to 12 configurable bands, each with dual compressor curves and saturation options. Achieve professional audio results with extensive features for detailed sound manipulation.

Highlights
  • Up to 12 configurable frequency bands
  • Dual compressor curves per band
  • Positive and negative saturation per band
  • External side chain support
  • Mid-side processing
  • Spectrum analyzer
  • AUv3 plugin
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TB MBC - the ultimate Multi-Band Compressor AUv3 plug-in TB MBC is a multi-band dynamics processor and analog saturator, providing a wealth of tools to sculpt your audio tracks. With up to 12 (!) fully configurable bands, 2 compressor curves per band, positive and negative saturation, and external side chain support, it is the most complete and versatile multi-band compressor available for iOS today. Features: - Up to 12 frequency bands! - Every band has two compressor curves - Upward and downward compression in each band - Positive and negative (expansive) saturation per band - Mid-side processing per band (for stereo input) - External side chain compression per band - Variable, positive and negative band linking per band - Manual or automatic, program-dependent release - Configurable compression knee and compression range parameters - Audition mode per band - 2nd order or 4th order cross-over network - Dry/wet mixing control for parallel / New York style compression - High Quality mode using internal oversampling - Spectrum analyser with various graphic presentation modes - Input and output gain parameters, and output digital VU meter - AUv3 with resizable UI and dozens of color themes to choose from - Preset management including import and export options - Undo, redo, A/B switching - High-quality output peak limiter What you should know: - Licenses acquired for this platform are not compatible with other platforms. - Audio Unit (AUv3) extensions require an iPad mini 2, iPad 4 or later models.

About

GSDSP MagicBlur

Transform audio into lush pads, frozen textures, or spectral motion with this multi-curve spectral blur and freeze effect. Shape different parts of the spectrum with independent blur times, and explore evolving drones and unique spectral transitions.

Highlights
  • Frequency-dependent spectral blur
  • Multi-curve spectral freeze
  • Morphing and frame selection
  • Reverse morph direction
  • Envelope and pitch shifting
  • Modulation system
  • AUv3 audio effect plugin
Features
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Turn any sound into lush pads, frozen textures, or drifting spectral motion with this multi-curve spectral blur and freeze effect. Frequency-Dependent Blur MagicBlur is a multi-curve spectral blur and freeze processor designed for transforming audio into pads, overtone glissandi, reversed textures, and glitch-like movements. Apply separate blur times per frequency or frequency range, then mix, modulate, and spread them to explore anything from subtle, washed-out ambience to extreme spectral experimentation. How Spectral Blur Works Incoming audio is analyzed into fast-moving spectral frames, each representing the frequency content of a small slice of sound. Instead of playing every frame in sequence, MagicBlur lets you pick frames at defined intervals and morph smoothly toward the next one. The Blur Time sets how gradually frequencies transition — and because MagicBlur supports independent blur times per frequency, you can shape different parts of the spectrum with fine-grained control. Freeze, Reverse & Transform Disable morphing to create a spectral freeze, holding each frame until the next is selected. Reverse the morph direction, apply envelopes, or shift pitch to create evolving drones and unique spectral transitions. Combined with MagicBlur’s modulation system, these tools unlock a wide range of expressive and experimental sound design possibilities. MagicBlur 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

TB MBC4 screens
GSDSP MagicBlur3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: TB MBC at $9.99 against GSDSP MagicBlur's $29.99. GSDSP MagicBlur's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.6) and review sentiment (100% vs 89%). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

TB MBC costs $9.99 and GSDSP MagicBlur $29.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

GSDSP MagicBlur holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 9 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of TB MBC's written reviews are positive against 100% of GSDSP MagicBlur's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TB MBC ships an update every 2 months, GSDSP MagicBlur every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
TB MBC versus GSDSP MagicBlur: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTB MBCGSDSP MagicBlur
Price$9.99 — better$29.99
Rating4.6 (13 ratings)4.9 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews88.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings13 — better9
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB74 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperToneBoostersGustav Scholda

Customer experience

TB MBC

All ratings13 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.7%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive88.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.1%

GSDSP MagicBlur

All ratings9 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

TB MBC

No in-app purchases

None

GSDSP MagicBlur

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TB MBC free?
TB MBC costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is GSDSP MagicBlur free?
GSDSP MagicBlur costs $29.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, TB MBC or GSDSP MagicBlur?
GSDSP MagicBlur is rated higher. TB MBC averages 4.6 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while GSDSP MagicBlur averages 4.9 from 9 ratings.
Do TB MBC or GSDSP MagicBlur have ads?
Neither TB MBC nor GSDSP MagicBlur shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TB MBC or GSDSP MagicBlur?
TB MBC ships an update every 2 months, and GSDSP MagicBlur every 5 weeks. Most recently, TB MBC was updated on September 8, 2026 and GSDSP MagicBlur on September 22, 2026.

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