Comparison

GS vs GSDSP Quantum Filter

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

Head to head
About

GS

This audio plugin emulates the classic Space Echo tape delay effect for iOS devices. It aims to replicate the authentic sound and quirks of the original hardware, offering a vintage delay experience.

Highlights
  • AUv3 plugin for iOS
  • Emulates Space Echo tape delay
  • Authentic vintage sound
  • Basic controls mirroring original hardware
  • iPad platform compatibility
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Please note: this is an AUv3 plugin that can be used with compatible host Apps. GS-201 Mark II is the evolution of a project that began in 2007 with the release of the old version of GS-201, which evolved into a mark II version in 2019 and has now landed on the iPad platform. The aim is to capture the magic of the famous Space Echo tape delay and make it available to everyone. It's not an easy task, but the experience gained over the past 15 years in audio DSP development has helped us achieve a result that can sometimes fool even ourselves. This iOS version of the GS-201 Mark II contains only the basic controls found on the original Space Echo, with no additional editing parameters. If you want to eliminate tape hiss, if the tape splice glitch is bothering you, if you don't like wow and flutter, or need host tempo sync, you are definitely looking for a different plug-in. If, on the other hand, you want to relive the experience of dealing with an original Space Echo, with all its pros and cons, you are in the right place.

About

GSDSP Quantum Filter

This audio effect plugin offers analog-modeled filters with flexible routing and dynamic modulation for creative sound design. It provides extensive control over tone shaping and complex filtering with various filter types and configurations.

Highlights
  • Analog-modelled filters
  • 11 filter modes
  • Series and parallel routing
  • Dynamic modulation support
  • Stereo and dual mono modes
  • MIDI control integration
Features
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Analog warmth meets flexible routing and dynamic modulation in a filter workstation built for creative sound design. Analog-Modelled Filters Quantum Filter uses resonant, analog-modelled filter designs that behave smoothly and musically across the entire spectrum. With no cramping, stepping, or digital artefacts, the filters remain stable even under rapid modulation. At high resonance settings they can reach self-oscillation, similar to classic hardware circuits. Filter Types & Routing Choose from 11 filter modes, including Lowpass, Highpass, Bandpass, Notch, Shelving options, Bell, and Ladder Lowpass in 1–4 pole configurations. Combine filters in series (up to three stages) or parallel (up to two), resulting in over 2,000 possible routing combinations for detailed tone shaping and complex layered filtering. Built for Modulation Designed to handle fast, artefact-free modulation, Quantum Filter responds cleanly even under rapid parameter changes. Its stability makes it suitable for dynamic environments, rhythmic modulation, or complex movement across multiple filter stages. Stereo and Dual Mono Switch between stereo and dual mono modes to shape the stereo image. In dual mono mode, left and right channels can move independently, enabling asymmetric movement, wider imaging, or separate modulation paths for each side. MIDI Control Quantum Filter integrates ADSR & AR modulators that respond directly to MIDI, allowing envelope-driven filter motion that behaves like a synthesizer’s filter section. This integration adds expressive control for rhythmic gating, animated sweeps, and dynamic shaping based on your playing or sequencing. Quantum Filter 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

GS1 screens
GSDSP Quantum Filter3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: GSDSP Quantum Filter at 5.0 against GS's 4.5. GSDSP Quantum Filter also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 17 months). GS's advantage is price ($11.99 vs $14.99) and ratings volume (11 vs 3). On review sentiment, 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

GS costs $11.99 and GSDSP Quantum Filter $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 Filter holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 3 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GS ships an update every 17 months, GSDSP Quantum Filter every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
GS versus GSDSP Quantum Filter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGSGSDSP Quantum Filter
Price$11.99 — better$14.99
Rating4.5 (11 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings11 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 17 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB77 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGenuine SoundwareGustav Scholda

Customer experience

GS

All ratings11 ratings
Positive81.8%
Neutral18.2%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

GSDSP Quantum Filter

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

GS

No in-app purchases

None

GSDSP Quantum Filter

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GS free?
GS costs $11.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is GSDSP Quantum Filter free?
GSDSP Quantum Filter costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, GS or GSDSP Quantum Filter?
GSDSP Quantum Filter is rated higher. GS averages 4.5 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while GSDSP Quantum Filter averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do GS or GSDSP Quantum Filter have ads?
Neither GS nor GSDSP Quantum Filter shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GS or GSDSP Quantum Filter?
GS ships an update every 17 months, and GSDSP Quantum Filter every 5 weeks. Most recently, GS was updated on October 11, 2026 and GSDSP Quantum Filter on September 22, 2026.

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