Comparison

TimeVerb vs RKORD

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

About

RKORD

Features
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RKORD is a field preamp recorder for people who record sound where it actually happens a temple courtyard, a stairwell, a street corner and want the character of a real preamp on the way in, not just a clean capture. THE CHAIN • Preamp — analog-style soft-clip saturation. Push past 0 dB and it rounds off instead of digitally clipping. • Spread — a delay-based stereo widener that lifts the low end as it opens, up to +6 dB. • EQ & Comp — 3-band EQ and a FET-style compressor with a live gain-reduction meter, both zero-latency. • Tape Echo — a short, modulated delay with real wow-and-flutter character, syncable to the built-in metronome. • Denoise — adaptive per-band noise reduction that learns hiss, hum, and wind on the fly. BUILT NATIVE No web views, no bloat. RKORD is written directly against AVAudioEngine, so I/O latency stays in the single digits the chain sounds and feels the same whether you're capturing rain on a tin roof or bells in a temple courtyard. TAKES THAT NAME THEMSELVES Every recording is automatically named after where you made it no more scrolling through "Recording 47." Real-time waveform, one-tap rename, one-tap share. METRONOME, WITHOUT THE CLICK IN YOUR TAKE A silent visual metronome two dots tracing an arc, marking the downbeat that's audible only in your headphones and never printed to the recording. PRESETS Three nameable slots save your whole chain gain, spread, EQ, comp, reverb, tape echo, denoise so DRUM, FIELD, and VOCAL (or whatever you call them) are one tap away. Free to download and record. Unlock the full chain saturation, spread, tape echo, adaptive denoise, and presets with a single one-time purchase. No subscription, ever.

Screenshots

TimeVerb1 screens
RKORD4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: RKORD at Free against TimeVerb's $14.99. TimeVerb's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On ads 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

RKORD is free to download; TimeVerb costs $14.99 up front. RKORD sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. TimeVerb asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
TimeVerb versus RKORD: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimeVerbRKORD
Price$14.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 17 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS11.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGenuine Soundwaresafak uyanik

In-app purchases

None

TimeVerb

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

RKORD

One-time1
  • Unlock Full Chain$6.99

Questions

Is TimeVerb free?
TimeVerb costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is RKORD free?
RKORD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TimeVerb or RKORD have ads?
Neither TimeVerb nor RKORD shows ads.

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