Comparison

B vs EffectDeck

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

Head to head
About

B

Control Audison Forza DSP amps and Virtuoso DSP with this app. Stream music wirelessly, adjust volume, save DSP presets, and switch input sources. Monitor amp status and temperature through an intuitive interface.

Highlights
  • Wireless audio streaming
  • Master volume control
  • DSP memory presets
  • Input source selection
  • Fader/balance control
  • DSP amp status monitoring
Features
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Discover a new way of control with B-CON Go app, designed to seamlessly interface with Audison Forza DSP amp and Virtuoso DSP. With its cutting-edge Bluetooth connectivity to the Audison B-CON, this app empowers you to delve into a realm of DSP customization like never before. Seamlessly integrate your smartphone with Audison DSP and embark on a journey of control that is as intuitive as it is transformative. Streamlined Streaming Playback: immerse yourself in a world of wireless audio streaming through B-CON go’s unparalleled connectivity to your favorite App to stream music. Effortlessly pair your device to the Audison B-CON, granting you the freedom to enjoy your favorite tracks with stunning clarity and depth. Masterful Volume Control: take charge of your auditory environment by adjusting both main and subwoofer volumes with the fidelity that only the “Absolute Volume” B-CON feature can offer. Tailor the audio dynamics to your mood, setting, or musical preference with just a simple swipe. DSP Memory Presets: B-CON go revolutionizes convenience by allowing you to store and recall your preferred Digital Signal Processing (DSP) settings at your leisure. Whether it is custom tuning for a particular genre or a uniquely calibrated audio profile, access your presets instantly and elevate your listening sessions to a new echelon. Input Source Selection: seamlessly switch between input sources, effortlessly toggling between various audio devices. Whether it is your smartphone, OEM head-unit, or any other compatible source, B-CON go ensures uninterrupted access to your desired sound source. Comprehensive Functionality: B-CON go presents a comprehensive suite of functions at your disposal, ranging from fader/balance and Forza DSP amps status monitoring DSP temperature and voltage. Harness these features to sculpt your audio landscape with precision, crafting an experience that resonates with your unique tastes. Intuitive User Interface: Designed with user-friendliness in mind, B-CON go’s interface is both elegant and user-intuitive. Navigating through the app’s functionalities is a seamless experience, ensuring that your focus remains firmly on the music.

About

EffectDeck

Process audio from any app with a customizable chain of effects. Add built-in, AUv3, or custom JSFX plugins. Share your audio chains and scripts easily.

Highlights
  • 100+ built-in audio effects
  • JSFX script support
  • AUv3 plugin integration
  • Custom impulse responses
  • Audio analysis tools
  • Preset management
  • Chain and script sharing
Features
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EffectDeck puts an effect chain on the audio other apps are already playing, and the effects you can put in it are not limited to the ones it ships with. Pick EffectDeck as the output in Control Center, then open the app and build a chain. No virtual cable, no routing to set up, nothing to configure first. Start from over 100 of EffeTune's effects, running unmodified: the same DSP code EffeTune runs on the desktop and on the web. Add the AUv3 plug-ins already on your device and your own impulse responses. When the effect you want does not exist, write it as a JSFX script, and it goes into the chain like any other effect. WHAT YOU GET - Over 100 built-in effects: EQ, dynamics, saturation, modulation, reverb, delay, spatial, lo-fi and restoration - JSFX effects: import a script from Files, a link or the clipboard. Each gets its own sliders and, if it draws, its own display - AUv3 effect plug-ins installed on your iPhone or iPad - Convolution reverb with your own impulse responses, and AutoEQ profiles for the 15-band EQ - Analyzers you can drop into the chain: spectrum, spectrogram, oscilloscope, level and stereo meters - Presets from EffeTune, plus your own presets in folders - Share a chain or a JSFX script as a link, and open the links others send you - A two-column layout on iPad - Oversampling at 48, 96 or 192 kHz, with latency and CPU shown while it runs HOW IT WORKS iOS 27 lets an app present itself as an audio output device. EffectDeck appears in Control Center next to your speaker and headphones. Choose it, and the audio from the player you are using is handed over, processed, and played back on the same device. Apps that never report themselves as playing, most games among them, keep going straight to the speaker. The audio never leaves the device, and nothing is collected. If you are signed in to iCloud, your presets and chain follow you to your other devices. The effects are EffeTune by Yoshiyuki Kobayashi (MIT). This app is a separate project and is not affiliated with EffeTune. The name was changed at the upstream author's request.

Screenshots

B4 screens
EffectDeck4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: EffectDeck at 96% against B's 43%. EffectDeck also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (12 vs 2). B's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 27.0). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

B holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EffectDeck has 12 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 43% of B's written reviews are positive against 96% of EffectDeck's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

B ships an update every 4 months, EffectDeck every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
B versus EffectDeck: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBEffectDeck
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better4.8 (12 ratings)
Positive reviews42.9% of reviews95.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings212 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better27.0
Further details — not scored
Size249 MB16 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperElettromedia S.p.A.Masahiro Sato

Customer experience

B

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive42.9%
Neutral14.3%
Negative42.9%

EffectDeck

All ratings11 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral9.1%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews23 reviews
Positive95.7%
Neutral4.3%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

B

No in-app purchases

None

EffectDeck

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is B free?
B is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is EffectDeck free?
EffectDeck is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, B or EffectDeck?
B is rated higher. B averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while EffectDeck averages 4.8 from 12 ratings.
Do B or EffectDeck have ads?
Neither B nor EffectDeck shows ads.
Which is updated more often, B or EffectDeck?
B ships an update every 4 months, and EffectDeck every 3 days. Most recently, B was updated on October 18, 2026 and EffectDeck on October 26, 2026.

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