Comparison

BTS FX vs JAX AudioVisualizer

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

JAX AudioVisualizer

Features
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CURRENTLY INTRO PRICE IS ACTIVE. Note: AudioUnits (AUv3) require a supporting host application to perform. The main app can be used standalone. JAX AudioVisualizer is an app extension (AudioUnit - AUv3), which can be hosted by any application, that is supporting Apple's audio unit framework. It comes with its own embedding host application for using it standalone. By inserting the JAX AudiioVisulaizer plugin into an available audio effect slot, the streaming sound can be visualized with several selectable and relatime switchable shaders. There are allot of (audio unit) parameters for editing and automation available and exposed. For practical usage, there is a parametric editor overlay available too. The latest version also supports loading of users artwork as alpha transparent *.png images as an overlay, whereby the artwork can be fade in and out dynamically. There is always more and actualized info on the product website at: https://audio.digitster.com This build is truly 'universal', meaning, the audio unit is available for: - MacOS (Apple Silicon) - iOS (iPhone) - iPadOS (iPad) - visionOS (Apple Vision Pro) Please note, that the MacOS Catalyst versions may be sold separately, as the AppStore does not allow to bundle none-silicon apps. Please also note, that AudioUnits (AUv3) require a supporting host application to perform.

Screenshots

BTS FX2 screens
JAX AudioVisualizer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: BTS FX at $9.99 against JAX AudioVisualizer's $29.99. BTS FX also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

BTS FX costs $9.99 and JAX AudioVisualizer $29.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BTS FX ships an update every 2 days, JAX AudioVisualizer every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
BTS FX versus JAX AudioVisualizer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBTS FXJAX AudioVisualizer
Price$9.99 — better$29.99
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 3 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDmytro KiroJens Guell

In-app purchases

None

BTS FX

No in-app purchases

None

JAX AudioVisualizer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BTS FX free?
BTS FX costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is JAX AudioVisualizer free?
JAX AudioVisualizer costs $29.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do BTS FX or JAX AudioVisualizer have ads?
Neither BTS FX nor JAX AudioVisualizer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BTS FX or JAX AudioVisualizer?
BTS FX ships an update every 2 days, and JAX AudioVisualizer every 3 days. Most recently, BTS FX was updated on October 25, 2026 and JAX AudioVisualizer on October 19, 2026.

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