Comparison

BTS FX vs KA mini Xun

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

KA mini Xun

This app offers a virtual instrument simulating the Chinese Xun, designed for electric wind and MIDI keyboard users. It provides a high-quality sound experience with simple controls and can function as a standalone app or an AUv3 plugin.

Highlights
  • Virtual Chinese Xun instrument
  • High-quality sound experience
  • Simple UI controls
  • Standalone app
  • AUv3 plugin support
Features
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Kong Audio mini Xun is a minimally-designed virtual instrument of Chinese Xun. It gives electric wind instrument and midi keyboard user a high-quality experience with very simple UI controls. KA mini Xun can run as an app or AUv3 plugin.

Screenshots

BTS FX2 screens
KA mini Xun2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: KA mini Xun at $1.99 against BTS FX's $9.99. BTS FX's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). On rating, 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

BTS FX costs $9.99 and KA mini Xun $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for BTS FX against 5.0 for KA mini Xun. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BTS FX ships an update every 2 days, KA mini Xun every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
BTS FX versus KA mini Xun: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBTS FXKA mini Xun
Price$9.99$1.99 — better
Rating5.0 (3 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings3 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDmytro KiroSHANTOU KONG AUDIO SOFTWARE TECHNOLOGY CO.,LTD.

Customer experience

BTS FX

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

KA mini Xun

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

BTS FX

No in-app purchases

None

KA mini Xun

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BTS FX free?
BTS FX costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is KA mini Xun free?
KA mini Xun costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, BTS FX or KA mini Xun?
BTS FX and KA mini Xun are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do BTS FX or KA mini Xun have ads?
Neither BTS FX nor KA mini Xun shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BTS FX or KA mini Xun?
BTS FX ships an update every 2 days, and KA mini Xun every 2 months. Most recently, BTS FX was updated on October 17, 2026 and KA mini Xun on October 8, 2026.

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