Comparison

Santoor HD vs GSDSP MagicFilter

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

Head to head
About

Santoor HD

Experience the traditional Santoor instrument with realistic sound and touch controls. Play individual notes, create vibrate effects by sliding, and even play semitones. Record and playback your musical creations with loop and fast-forward options.

Highlights
  • Realistic Santoor instrument simulation
  • Individual string touch for notes
  • Vibrate effect with horizontal sliding
  • Semitone playback option
  • Record and playback functionality
  • Loop and fast-forward playback
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Played the Harp? Try the Santoor - A Traditional Musical Instrument. Supports touching individual strings to play notes as well as sliding horizontally across a string for VIBRATE effect. Fade out your vibrate effect by sliding your finger to the edge of the Santoor. Now also includes the option to play semitones! ***** Ranked in the top 7 and top 25 in the India APP STORE in the Music category for iPad and iPhone respectively. *****Ranked in the top 31 in the Greece APP STORE in the Music category for iPad. ***** Ranked in the top 45 in the US APP STORE in the Music category for iPad. FEATURES * Hi Quality Retina Display Optimized Graphics * Studio Quality Sounds. Realistic Vibrate Effect with tuned strings across two octets. New option to also play Semitones * Fast, Fluid Touches and Sounds. Recognizes multiple touches with both hands * Features sliding across a string for VIBRATE effect. * Slide along a string to the edges for a unique fade out effect. * Switch to play Semitones to truly play out all of your melodies! (Pro Version) * Record And Playback your own creations * Options to Loop playback of recordings and also to play them at Fast Forward Speeds Questions/suggestions/bugs? Email us at: thesoftwarekitchen@gmail.com To fun times with "Santoor HD"!!

About

GSDSP MagicFilter

This audio effect plugin allows for intricate, non-linear filter shaping and dynamic spectral transformations. Create unique soundscapes by designing custom filter curves and modulating them for subtle to extreme audio manipulation.

Highlights
  • Multi-curve spectral filtering
  • Independent filter amounts per frequency
  • Morph between four filter curves
  • Curve Modifier for shifting and inverting
  • Global cut/boost controls
  • Built-in lowpass and highpass filters
  • Wet/dry mix control
Features
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This Spectral Processing Workstation lets you craft evolving, non-linear filter shapes and movements impossible to achieve with analogue EQs. Multi-Curve Spectral Filtering MagicFilter is a multi-curve spectral filter and EQ workstation designed for detailed, creative frequency shaping. Apply independent filter amounts per frequency or frequency range, then mix, modulate, and spread your curves to create anything from subtle, organic movement to extreme spectral transformations. Beyond Conventional EQ Unlike analogue or traditional digital EQs, MagicFilter operates in the frequency domain, enabling filter curves and dynamics that would be impossible with hardware. Design non-linear, highly customized shapes and introduce dynamic movement through modulation. Morph seamlessly between four different filter curves, and use the Curve Modifier to shift, invert, or skew them — even in stereo — for precise and flexible control over spectral motion. Global Controls & Fine Shaping Quickly adjust cut and boost amounts to refine your overall curve, and use the built-in lowpass and highpass filters to set the tonal boundaries of your sound. Fine-tune the balance using wet gain and dry/wet control, enabling anything from subtle enhancement to bold, transformative filtering. These controls ensure fast, intuitive workflow while offering deep flexibility. MagicFilter 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

Santoor HD2 screens
GSDSP MagicFilter3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Santoor HD at $2.99 against GSDSP MagicFilter's $29.99. Santoor HD also leads on ratings volume (157 vs 3). GSDSP MagicFilter's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Santoor HD costs $2.99 and GSDSP MagicFilter $29.99 up front. Santoor HD sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. GSDSP MagicFilter asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

GSDSP MagicFilter holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Santoor HD has 157 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Santoor HD ships an update every 3 months, GSDSP MagicFilter every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Santoor HD versus GSDSP MagicFilter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSantoor HDGSDSP MagicFilter
Price$2.99 — better$29.99
Rating4.3 (157 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews84.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings157 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB52 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSoftware-KitchenGustav Scholda

Customer experience

Santoor HD

All ratings157 ratings
Positive83.4%
Neutral7.0%
Negative9.6%
Written reviews119 reviews
Positive84.9%
Neutral4.2%
Negative10.9%

GSDSP MagicFilter

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Santoor HD

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • App crashes immediately upon opening
  • Freezes on startup screen with stuck audio
  • Black screen with continuous sound on launch
  • Incompatible with iOS 10.2 and later versions
  • Popup keyboard fails to appear when saving recordings
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  • App becomes unresponsive and requires force close
  • Strange noise and visual glitches during startup
  • Recording feature doesn't function properly

Requested features

10 requests
  • iOS 11+ compatibility and regular updates
  • Note labels on strings for non-harp players
  • Ability to layer and edit recorded tracks
  • Audio input/output functionality
  • Better pitch control options
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  • Improved rhythm buttons with customization
  • Remove or reduce aggressive monetization
  • Better note selection precision
  • Export recorded songs functionality
  • Semitone access without paywall

GSDSP MagicFilter

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Santoor HD

One-time1
  • Santoor HD - No Ads$3.99
None

GSDSP MagicFilter

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Santoor HD free?
Santoor HD costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is GSDSP MagicFilter free?
GSDSP MagicFilter costs $29.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Santoor HD or GSDSP MagicFilter?
GSDSP MagicFilter is rated higher. Santoor HD averages 4.3 out of 5 from 157 ratings, while GSDSP MagicFilter averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Santoor HD or GSDSP MagicFilter have ads?
Neither Santoor HD nor GSDSP MagicFilter shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Santoor HD or GSDSP MagicFilter?
Santoor HD ships an update every 3 months, and GSDSP MagicFilter every 6 weeks. Most recently, Santoor HD was updated on October 16, 2026 and GSDSP MagicFilter on September 22, 2026.

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