Comparison

BTS FX vs KA mini Percussions

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

KA mini Percussions

This app offers a collection of Chinese percussive instruments with a minimalist design and simple UI. It provides a high-quality sound experience for musicians and beat makers, functioning as both a standalone app and an AUv3 plugin.

Highlights
  • Chinese percussive instruments
  • Minimalist design
  • Simple UI controls
  • High-quality sound
  • Standalone app
  • AUv3 plugin support
Features
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Kong Audio mini Percussions is a minimally-designed collection of Chinese percussive instruments. It gives musicians and beat makers a high-quality experience with very simple UI controls. KA mini Percussions can run as an app or AUv3 plugin.

Screenshots

BTS FX2 screens
KA mini Percussions3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: BTS FX at every 2 days against KA mini Percussions's monthly. BTS FX also leads on chart position (#197 vs unranked). KA mini Percussions's advantage is price ($3.99 vs $9.99). On rating, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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 Percussions $3.99 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 Percussions. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BTS FX ships an update every 2 days, KA mini Percussions monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
BTS FX versus KA mini Percussions: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBTS FXKA mini Percussions
Price$9.99$3.99 — better
Rating5.0 (3 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings3 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#197 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB54 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 Percussions

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

BTS FX

No in-app purchases

None

KA mini Percussions

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BTS FX free?
BTS FX costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is KA mini Percussions free?
KA mini Percussions costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, BTS FX or KA mini Percussions?
BTS FX and KA mini Percussions are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do BTS FX or KA mini Percussions have ads?
Neither BTS FX nor KA mini Percussions shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BTS FX or KA mini Percussions?
BTS FX ships an update every 2 days, and KA mini Percussions monthly. Most recently, BTS FX was updated on November 3, 2026 and KA mini Percussions on October 30, 2026.

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