# KQ Tixie vs Blue Clipper

The clearest difference is ratings volume: KQ Tixie at 6 against Blue Clipper's 1. Blue Clipper's advantage is price ($7.99 vs $8.99) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

KQ Tixie costs $8.99 and Blue Clipper $7.99 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 KQ Tixie against 5.0 for Blue Clipper. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: KQ Tixie has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | KQ Tixie | Blue Clipper |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $8.99 | **$7.99** |
| Rating | [5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kq-tixie/id6754209839/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blue-clipper/id6774183975/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | — |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 6 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ryouta Kira](https://appshunter.io/developer/862984358) | [Nembrini Audio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1493296895) |

## What reviewers say

### KQ Tixie

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kq-tixie/id6754209839)

This app is a 4-operator FM synthesizer for iOS devices, recreating the iconic sounds of 1980s hardware. It offers a modern interface with MPE support and AUv3 compatibility, allowing for deep sound editing and layering up to eight sounds.

**Highlights:** 4-operator FM synthesis recreation, MPE and AUv3 support, Import SysEx data, Thousands of patches included, Layer up to 8 sounds, Real-time performance controls, Built-in effects

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Blue Clipper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blue-clipper/id6774183975)

This app provides converter-style clipping and saturation to achieve louder, denser, and more controlled audio mixes. It models the character of a renowned hardware unit to add density, control peaks, and increase perceived loudness while maintaining a musical sound.

**Highlights:** Converter-style clipping, Analog saturation for density, Digital saturation for firmness, Peak control, Increased perceived loudness, Standalone, AUv3, and IAA support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is KQ Tixie free?

KQ Tixie costs $8.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Blue Clipper free?

Blue Clipper costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, KQ Tixie or Blue Clipper?

KQ Tixie and Blue Clipper are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 6 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do KQ Tixie or Blue Clipper have ads?

Neither KQ Tixie nor Blue Clipper 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.*