# Things vs GSDSP MagicBlur

The clearest difference is price: Things at $6.99 against GSDSP MagicBlur's $29.99. GSDSP MagicBlur's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 32 months). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Things costs $6.99 and GSDSP MagicBlur $29.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Things against 4.9 for GSDSP MagicBlur. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 15 and 9 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Things ships an update every 32 months, GSDSP MagicBlur every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Things | GSDSP MagicBlur |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$6.99** | $29.99 |
| Rating | **[5.0 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/things-texture/id1668230892/reviews)** | [4.9 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gsdsp-magicblur/id6443502283/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **15** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 32 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 23 MB | 74 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AudioThing Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1659941236) | [Gustav Scholda](https://appshunter.io/developer/1642323227) |

## What reviewers say

### Things

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/things-texture/id1668230892)

This app transforms sounds into ambient soundscapes or adds drone vibes to tracks using granular reverb, pitch shifting, and mid/side processing. It's inspired by sound design techniques from an award-winning indie game.

**Highlights:** Granular reverb, Pitch shifting, Mid/side mode, AUv3 plugin, Standalone app, Soundscape creation

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### GSDSP MagicBlur

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gsdsp-magicblur/id6443502283)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Things free?

Things costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is GSDSP MagicBlur free?

GSDSP MagicBlur costs $29.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Things or GSDSP MagicBlur?

Things is rated higher. Things averages 5.0 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while GSDSP MagicBlur averages 4.9 from 9 ratings.

### Do Things or GSDSP MagicBlur have ads?

Neither Things nor GSDSP MagicBlur shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Things or GSDSP MagicBlur?

Things ships an update every 32 months, and GSDSP MagicBlur every 5 weeks. Most recently, Things was updated on October 1, 2026 and GSDSP MagicBlur on September 22, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*