BTS FX vs KA mini DongXiao
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BTS FX
This audio effect plugin offers a versatile multi-effect suite for music production. It features a bitcrusher, distortion, reverb with a freeze function, and a limiter, all controllable within compatible DAWs.
- Bitcrusher with adjustable rate and bit
- Distortion module with various algorithms
- Reverb module with freeze function
- Brick-wall limiter
- Oversampling module (2x, 4x, 8x)
- Stereo/Mode processing
- Parameter randomizer
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BTS FX emerges as a dynamic multi-effect plugin, incorporating a diverse set of modules. Available on as Auv3 audio effect or can be loaded in IAA. App requires compatible Auv3 or IAA host (DAW) to load an effect. Among its Main features are: Pre/Post Moog Ladder Filter Bitcrusher with adjustable Rate and Bit controls Distinctive Distortion Module offering various reshaping algorithms. The plugin boasts a lush Reverb Module with a unique Freeze function , complemented by a Brick-wall Limiter Module and convenient Input/Output Gain adjustments. Additionally the Oversampling module provides 2x, 4x, and 8x factors, featuring both polyphase allpass IIR and FIR versions with latency compensation. Further enhancing its capabilities, BTS includes Stereo/Mode processing and a Parameter Randomiser for added creative exploration. Preset Manager, etc.
KA mini DongXiao
This app offers a virtual instrument for the Chinese DongXiao, designed for electric wind and MIDI keyboard users. It provides a high-quality sound experience with a simple interface and can function as a standalone app or an AUv3 plugin.
- Virtual DongXiao instrument
- High-quality sound
- Simple UI controls
- Standalone app
- AUv3 plugin support
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Kong Audio mini DongXiao is a minimally-designed virtual instrument of Chinese DongXiao. It gives electric wind instrument and midi keyboard user a high-quality experience with very simple UI controls. KA mini DongXiao can run as an app or AUv3 plugin.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: BTS FX at 5.0 against KA mini DongXiao's 4.0. BTS FX also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 10 days). KA mini DongXiao's advantage is price ($1.99 vs $9.99). On ratings volume, 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
BTS FX costs $9.99 and KA mini DongXiao $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
BTS FX holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 2 respectively.
BTS FX ships an update every 2 days, KA mini DongXiao every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BTS FX | KA mini DongXiao |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $9.99 | $1.99 — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | 4.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days — better | Every 10 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Dmytro Kiro | SHANTOU KONG AUDIO SOFTWARE TECHNOLOGY CO.,LTD. |
Customer experience
BTS FX
KA mini DongXiao
In-app purchases
BTS FX
No in-app purchases
KA mini DongXiao
No in-app purchases
