Comparison

Mambo Player LITE vs FAC Bandit 2

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

Head to head
About

Mambo Player LITE

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Mambo Player is a powerful offline music player designed for DJs and music lovers. Now you can manage multiple playlists effortlessly, mix tracks using the Echo Out effect, and enjoy an outstanding audio quality. Experience smooth transitions and an optimized listening experience, all directly on your mobile phone!

About

FAC Bandit 2

This audio effect processor splits sound into three frequency bands, allowing independent effect application and blending for unique sonic textures. It offers a range of effects like saturation, reverb, and delay, with precise control over crossovers and outputs. Ideal for musicians seeking advanced sound design capabilities.

Highlights
  • 3-Band Multi-Effects Processor
  • Independent effect per band
  • Mix blending control
  • Frequency isolator equalizer
  • Adjustable crossover points
  • Multi-output support
  • AUv3 for iOS and macOS
Features
Currently charting
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• 3-Band Multi-Effects Processor • Compact design with massive sonic versatility • Each band provides its own effect with mix blending control • Band effects: Saturator, LoFi, Ring Mod, Delay, Reverb, Chorus & Stereo Control • Frequency isolator equalizer (DJ style filter) • Two adjustable crossover points for low and high bands with a slope up to 48dB • Separate Dry/Wet output controls with an optional master Brickwall limiter • Multi-output support: each band can be routed to separate channels in your host • Advanced Responsive Design, portrait and landscape views • Universal Purchase: AUv3 for iOS (iPad/iPhone), macOS and Vision Pro FAC Bandit is a multiband audio effect that splits your audio signal into three independent frequency bands, each processed with its own effect and then recombined to create the final sound. Choose from a set of effects, including saturation, lo-fi degradation, ring modulation, delay, reverb, chorus and stereo control, and blend them precisely within each band. Two adjustable crossover points give you full control over which frequencies are affected, allowing you to shape your tone with precision. By targeting each part of the spectrum separately, you can apply effects in ways that full-range processing simply cannot achieve. FAC Bandit is a powerful sound design tool for musicians who want to craft unique, personal, and exciting sounds, either subtly, without altering the original tone, or in a more creative way. This is an AUv3 Effect and requires a compatible host to work The in-app purchases are for tipping only, the app is fully functional without them Fac Bandit 2 is crafted from a trusted original. Check out the outstanding reviews from Version 1 below: • Great isolated multi band effects, use this one a lot -ChrizzBeatz • Excellent app! Very versatile and the per band FX is such a tasty concept -disbliss • Some apps do what they say they do. Some have a little extra that make you use them more than you thought. This one will constantly keep making you sound better. I thought I would use it for a little color here and there and I now use it at least twice in every track -EduardoG2 • Got all this guys apps and they are all excellent -69reasons • Fonctionnement et ergonomie au top -SoundofSound • One of the most amazing multi band effects you can buy for iOS music production. Fred’s apps are ways good quality and this one does not disappoint -Positiveforever The documentation is available at fredantoncorvest.com/FAC_Bandit.html

Screenshots

Mambo Player LITE4 screens
FAC Bandit 24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mambo Player LITE at none against FAC Bandit 2's 3. Mambo Player LITE also leads on price ($5.99 vs $12.99). FAC Bandit 2's advantage is chart position (#192 vs unranked). On update cadence, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Mambo Player LITE costs $5.99 and FAC Bandit 2 $12.99 up front. FAC Bandit 2 sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Mambo Player LITE asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mambo Player LITE ships an update monthly, FAC Bandit 2 every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Mambo Player LITE versus FAC Bandit 2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMambo Player LITEFAC Bandit 2
Price$5.99 — better$12.99
Rating—5.0 (11 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—11 — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Paid
Best chart rank—#192 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.616.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSORIN NAEFrederic Corvest

In-app purchases

None

Mambo Player LITE

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

FAC Bandit 2

One-time3
  • Small Tip$1.99
  • Medium Tip$4.99
  • Large Tip$14.99

Questions

Is Mambo Player LITE free?
Mambo Player LITE costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is FAC Bandit 2 free?
FAC Bandit 2 costs $12.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Do Mambo Player LITE or FAC Bandit 2 have ads?
Neither Mambo Player LITE nor FAC Bandit 2 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mambo Player LITE or FAC Bandit 2?
Mambo Player LITE ships an update monthly, and FAC Bandit 2 every 6 weeks. Most recently, Mambo Player LITE was updated on October 28, 2026 and FAC Bandit 2 on October 24, 2026.

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