Comparison

BTS FX vs Bass Hammer

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
Currently charting
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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

Bass Hammer

This app offers advanced bass tone shaping with adaptive gain sculpting, a six-band graphic EQ, and versatile cabinet simulations. It includes a recording chain emulation and a noise gate, functioning as a standalone app or an audio effect.

Highlights
  • Adaptive Gain Sculpting (AGS)
  • Six-band Graphic EQ
  • Versatile cabinet simulations
  • Recording chain emulation
  • Custom noise gate
  • Standalone, AUv3, and IAA support
Features
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"Advanced Tone Sculpting Bass Amplifier" The Nembrini Bass Hammer plugin, modeled on the Aguilar Tone Hammer*, is engineered for advanced bass tone shaping, featuring Adaptive Gain Sculpting, comprehensive EQ adjustments, and versatile cabinet simulations. AGS AGS (Adaptive Gain Sculpting) transforms your signal’s EQ curve and gain structure, altering the behavior of the MID parameter. GRAPHIC EQ Six bands centered at 125 Hz, 250 Hz, 500 Hz, 1 kHz, 2 kHz, and 4 kHz, enabling nuanced sculpting across the bass frequency range. Bass Hammer Bass Amplifier includes a complete recording chain emulation and our custom design noise gate circuit. Works as a standalone app, AudioUnit v3 effect, or Inter-App Audio effect Legal Disclaimer: Tone Hammer is a registered trademark of Aguilar Amplification LLC. Bass Hammer was developed by Nembrini Audio SRL based on its own modelling techniques. Aguilar Amplification LLC has not endorsed nor sponsored the Bass Hammer in any manner, nor licensed any intellectual property for use in this product.

Screenshots

BTS FX2 screens
Bass Hammer1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: BTS FX at every 2 days against Bass Hammer's every 30 months. BTS FX also leads on chart position (#197 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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 Bass Hammer $9.99 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 Bass Hammer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 4 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BTS FX ships an update every 2 days, Bass Hammer every 30 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
BTS FX versus Bass Hammer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBTS FXBass Hammer
Price$9.99$9.99
Rating5.0 (3 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings34 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 30 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#197 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDmytro KiroNembrini Audio

Customer experience

BTS FX

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

Bass Hammer

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

BTS FX

No in-app purchases

None

Bass Hammer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BTS FX free?
BTS FX costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bass Hammer free?
Bass Hammer costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, BTS FX or Bass Hammer?
BTS FX and Bass Hammer are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 4 ratings respectively.
Do BTS FX or Bass Hammer have ads?
Neither BTS FX nor Bass Hammer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BTS FX or Bass Hammer?
BTS FX ships an update every 2 days, and Bass Hammer every 30 months. Most recently, BTS FX was updated on November 3, 2026 and Bass Hammer on November 4, 2026.

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