# Big Swarma vs Nostalgia FX

The clearest difference is price: Nostalgia FX at $9.99 against Big Swarma's $14.99. Nostalgia FX also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). Big Swarma's advantage is ratings volume (6 vs 1). On rating, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Big Swarma costs $14.99 and Nostalgia FX $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Big Swarma against 5.0 for Nostalgia FX. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Big Swarma has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

## The numbers

| Metric | Big Swarma | Nostalgia FX |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $14.99 | **$9.99** |
| Rating | [5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/big-swarma/id6747882165/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nostalgia-fx/id6749879123/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | — |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 20 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Audiority Srl](https://appshunter.io/developer/1815900942) | [OSC Audio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1693533681) |

## What reviewers say

### Big Swarma

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/big-swarma/id6747882165)

Transform audio into massive, detuned swarms with up to 16 voices. Features adjustable detune, stereo width, and pitch modulation for unique textures. An intense feedback circuit and dual MS20-style filters offer further sound sculpting capabilities.

**Highlights:** Voice multiplier up to 16 voices, Adjustable detune, stereo width, pitch modulation, Intense feedback circuit, Dual MS20-style filters (HPF/LPF), Resonance and master cutoff controls, Raw analog character

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Nostalgia FX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nostalgia-fx/id6749879123)

Transform your audio with a collection of retro effects inspired by vintage gaming consoles and analog gear. Add warmth, texture, and character to your mixes with unique reverbs, tape echoes, and modulation.

**Highlights:** Console Reverb with vintage gaming spaces, Tape Cassette Echo with warble and loop controls, BBD Chorus for analog-style modulation, EFX Module with Bit Crusher and Noise Machine, Global controls for quick shaping, Freeze button for creative effects

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Big Swarma free?

Big Swarma costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Nostalgia FX free?

Nostalgia FX costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Big Swarma or Nostalgia FX?

Big Swarma and Nostalgia FX are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 6 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Big Swarma or Nostalgia FX have ads?

Neither Big Swarma nor Nostalgia FX shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*