Comparison

Things vs Kalimba Keys

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

Head to head
About

Things

This audio effect plugin offers a voice-optimized compressor inspired by a vintage German radio broadcast instrument. It provides a simple one-knob interface for achieving loud yet smooth vocal tones, with optional tube gain saturation and a euphonic EQ for authoritative bass.

Highlights
  • Voice-optimized compressor
  • One-knob simplicity
  • Vintage German radio broadcast design
  • Tube gain saturation
  • Euphoric EQ for bass boost
Features
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Things - Voice is a simple one-knob "throw it on and it sounds good" compressor for voice-over and vocals. Based on our channel strip Dials it gives you everything you need to make your voice loud yet smooth. The compressor is an unusual and complex design from a German 1950 radio broadcast instrument. If you desire to get even closer to that unit's vintage tone, add authentically modded tube gain with the saturation button. For an authoritative bass boost we have added a rather euphonic EQ that excites just the right frequencies. This is the seventh plugin in our ongoing collaboration with Berlin musician and video personality Hainbach.

About

Kalimba Keys

This app offers a realistic and expressive Kalimba instrument experience with studio-quality sound. It features detailed sampling, a variety of built-in effects, and cross-platform preset management for seamless creativity.

Highlights
  • Individually-sampled Kalimba notes
  • Multiple Kalimba sound variations
  • Modulation and Space & Time FX
  • Adjustable effects order
  • 35 included presets
  • Cross-platform preset sharing
  • Standalone app and AUv3 compatibility
Features
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Kalimba Keys is your gateway to expressive Kalimba sounds. Experience the richness of Kalimba Keys, the go-to Kalimba instrument app that brings studio-quality sound to your fingertips. Immerse yourself in authenticity with round robin and per-key sampling, allowing for genuine and nuanced playback. Elevate your compositions with essential effects, including tape-style delay, powerful stereo reverb, and versatile modulation FX (Chorus, Phaser, Flanger, Tremolo, Auto Pan). Unlock the simplicity of creativity as you save and load configurations with cross-platform presets, ensuring seamless compatibility across sessions. Enjoy the freedom of full automation control, sculpting your ideal sound effortlessly. AUv3 compatible for use with your favorite host apps like Cubasis, GarageBand, AUM, & more! Explore the world of expressive Kalimba Keys – where simplicity meets precision. Features - Individually-sampled Kalimba notes - 4X Kalimba Sounds (Original, Classic, Large, & Small) - Modulation Multi-FX: Multiple FX section with 6 modes including Chorus, Flanger, Phase, Vibrato, Tremolo, Auto Pan - Space & Time FX: Further customize your sounds with natural reverb and tape-style delay effects - Effects Pre/Post Mode: Space & Time and Modulation effects orders can be swapped. - 35 Presets include for instant playability and inspiration - Cross-platform support: presets can be shared between iOS and macOS & Windows - Preset Manager included for saving, editing, and loading different presets - Standalone app and AUv3 included

Screenshots

Things1 screens
Kalimba Keys3 screens

Verdict

The call

Things and Kalimba Keys both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Kalimba Keys's written reviews are positive against 0% of Things's. Kalimba Keys also leads on update cadence (every 6 months vs every 25 months) and price ($4.99 vs $6.99). 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

Things costs $6.99 and Kalimba Keys $4.99 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 Things against 5.0 for Kalimba Keys. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 14 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 0% of Things's written reviews are positive against 100% of Kalimba Keys's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Things ships an update every 25 months, Kalimba Keys every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Things versus Kalimba Keys: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThingsKalimba Keys
Price$6.99$4.99 — better
Rating5.0 (8 ratings)5.0 (14 ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings814 — better
Update frequencyEvery 25 monthsEvery 6 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB112 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAudioThing Ltd.OSC Audio

Customer experience

Things

All ratings8 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Kalimba Keys

All ratings14 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Things

No in-app purchases

None

Kalimba Keys

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Things free?
Things costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Kalimba Keys free?
Kalimba Keys costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Things or Kalimba Keys?
Things and Kalimba Keys are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 8 and 14 ratings respectively.
Do Things or Kalimba Keys have ads?
Neither Things nor Kalimba Keys shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Things or Kalimba Keys?
Things ships an update every 25 months, and Kalimba Keys every 6 months. Most recently, Things was updated on September 18, 2026 and Kalimba Keys on September 7, 2026.

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