Comparison

Galaxy Brain vs Splitonic

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

Head to head
About

Galaxy Brain

This app offers advanced audio manipulation with a frequency shifter and stereo delay. Create a wide range of effects, from lush choruses to choppy textures and sci-fi sounds, with flexible modulation options and optional hardware clipping for added grit.

Highlights
  • Frequency shifting with adjustable range
  • Stereo delay with tempo sync and ping-pong
  • Multiple modulation sources (LFO, envelope, sequencer)
  • Optional hardware clipping for drive and saturation
  • Morph settings for smooth parameter transitions
  • Auto bypass and HQ mode for optimized performance
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Galaxy Brain is a frequency shifter and delay combo ready to take any sound into outer space. With easy stereo controls, three modulation sources, and optional hardware clipping, things can go intergalactic very quickly. From thick chorus effects to choppy AM textures to space-laser SFX, it's all packed inside. Frequency Shifter - Range settings from 5 Hz to 5 kHz, each with its own character - Direction mixer enables tremolo and ring modulation effects - Modulate shift amount with LFO, envelope follower, and sequencer - Freely mixable modulation sources Stereo Delay - Free or tempo-synced delay time - Continuous ping-pong and LR delay time skew - Tone-shaping filters in the feedback path - Wet signal ducking - Adjustable glide time between delay values, up to 10 seconds Modulation - Stereo LFO with nine waveforms, warp, and swing - Envelope follower with optional sidechain input - Eight-step sequencer - Repeatable Random engine for consistent bounces Optional Hardware Clipping - Add drive and saturation at the output stage - Internal gain compensation for louder output at high settings Core Features - Morph Settings for smooth transitions between two complete configurations - Auto Bypass saves CPU when input is silent - AB settings comparison - HQ mode with 4x oversampling and ADAA - One-click loudness matching - All parameters automatable with precise playback - Light and dark interface modes - Internal undo/redo - Standalone app includes support, manual links and in-app purchase options for license purchase Two-week trial included, one-time purchase for full unlock. Unlock your plug-in via in-app purchase from the standalone app or activate in the plug-in using an existing desktop license. Your in-app purchase activates the plug-in on all of your iOS devices. Owners can claim a crossgrade code in the standalone app to receive a discount on a desktop license. Check out our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sketchaudio Read the manuals: https://sketchaudio.com/manuals/

About

Splitonic

This audio unit plugin for iOS and macOS splits sound into harmonic and percussive components using spectral decomposition. It's ideal for remixing when stems aren't available, offering real-time processing and adjustable filters.

Highlights
  • AUv3 Plugin for iOS & macOS
  • Spectrogram decomposition
  • Real-time processing
  • Adjustable median filter sizes
  • Configurable separation threshold
  • Three-way separation
  • Preset system
Features
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Splitonic is an AUv3 audio unit for iOS and macOS. It is a filter based on the Fourier spectrum of the input signal and can be used to split the sound in a harmonic and a percussive component. Ideal for remixing when no separate stems are available. Features: - AUv3 Plugin for iOS & macOS. - Spectrogram decomposition: Splits an audio signal into controllable pitched and transient energy layers. - Real time processing: Low-latency controllable by the user. - Kernel dimensions: Adjustable horizontal (time) and vertical (frequency) median filter sizes. - Separation threshold: Configurable threshold to trade off separation isolation against musical artifacts. - Three-Way Separation: Isolates an additional "residual" or noise component to capture background hiss, vocals, or applause. - Preset system: with factory and user presets, plus import/export. - Demo mode available: purchase to unlock full version. - Optimized layout: for portrait and landscape orientations.

Screenshots

Galaxy Brain2 screens
Splitonic4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Splitonic at every 2 weeks against Galaxy Brain's every 3 weeks. On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Galaxy Brain sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Splitonic 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 Galaxy Brain against 5.0 for Splitonic. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Galaxy Brain ships an update every 3 weeks, Splitonic every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Galaxy Brain versus Splitonic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGalaxy BrainSplitonic
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Number of ratings3 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSketch Audio, LLCJan Maes

Customer experience

Galaxy Brain

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Splitonic

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

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Galaxy Brain

One-time2
  • Two-week TrialFree
  • Full Unlock$9.99
1 purchases

Splitonic

One-time1
  • Splitonic Activation$4.99

Questions

Is Galaxy Brain free?
Galaxy Brain is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Splitonic free?
Splitonic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Galaxy Brain or Splitonic?
Galaxy Brain and Splitonic are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do Galaxy Brain or Splitonic have ads?
Neither Galaxy Brain nor Splitonic shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Galaxy Brain or Splitonic?
Galaxy Brain ships an update every 3 weeks, and Splitonic every 2 weeks. Most recently, Galaxy Brain was updated on September 21, 2026 and Splitonic on September 27, 2026.

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