Comparison

FAC Bandit 2 vs jAmp Convolve

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

Head to head
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
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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

About

jAmp Convolve

This professional audio plugin uses AI to generate realistic guitar and bass cabinet simulations, as well as reverb effects. It bypasses the need for external impulse response files, allowing for real-time sound shaping and tone exploration.

Highlights
  • AI-powered impulse response generation
  • Realistic guitar cabinet simulation
  • Realistic bass cabinet simulation
  • Reverb simulations
  • Real-time sound shaping
  • No external IR files required
Features
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jAmp Convolve is a professional audio convolution plugin (AUv3) for iOS and macOS, using advanced neural network‑powered impulse response generation to deliver realistic guitar cabinet, bass cabinet, and reverb simulations — ideal for musicians, producers, and sound designers. Unlike traditional convolution plugins, it does not require loading external impulse response files. Instead, jAmp Convolve’s AI engine dynamically shapes the sound in real time, letting you explore and fine‑tune tones without the hassle of managing IR libraries.

Screenshots

FAC Bandit 24 screens
jAmp Convolve4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: jAmp Convolve at Free against FAC Bandit 2's $12.99. jAmp Convolve also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.4). FAC Bandit 2's advantage is ratings volume (11 vs 2). On rating, update cadence, 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

jAmp Convolve is free to download; FAC Bandit 2 costs $12.99 up front. FAC Bandit 2 sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and jAmp Convolve sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for FAC Bandit 2 against 5.0 for jAmp Convolve. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FAC Bandit 2 has 11 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FAC Bandit 2 ships an update every 6 weeks, jAmp Convolve every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 7, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
FAC Bandit 2 versus jAmp Convolve: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFAC Bandit 2jAmp Convolve
Price$12.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (11 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings11 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS16.414.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFrederic CorvestJan Maes

Customer experience

FAC Bandit 2

All ratings11 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

jAmp Convolve

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

FAC Bandit 2

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

jAmp Convolve

One-time1
  • jAmp Convolve Activation$4.99

Questions

Is FAC Bandit 2 free?
FAC Bandit 2 costs $12.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is jAmp Convolve free?
jAmp Convolve is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, FAC Bandit 2 or jAmp Convolve?
FAC Bandit 2 and jAmp Convolve are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 11 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do FAC Bandit 2 or jAmp Convolve have ads?
Neither FAC Bandit 2 nor jAmp Convolve shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FAC Bandit 2 or jAmp Convolve?
FAC Bandit 2 ships an update every 6 weeks, and jAmp Convolve every 2 months. Most recently, FAC Bandit 2 was updated on September 7, 2026 and jAmp Convolve on September 7, 2026.

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