Comparison

Doctor Vibe vs Splitonic

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

Head to head
About

Doctor Vibe

This audio effect plugin emulates classic sampling hardware with three distinct DSP modules: vinyl emulation, hardware converters, and a powerful compressor. It offers extensive control over sound shaping, including adjustable bandwidth, bit depth, sample rates, and noise generation, for a unique vintage audio character.

Highlights
  • Vinyl emulation with noise and crackle
  • Hardware converter simulation with aliasing
  • Detroit-style compressor emulation
  • Morph settings for smooth transitions
  • Auto bypass and AB comparison
  • AUv3 plugin and standalone app
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Doctor Vibe puts the sound of the classic sampling workflow in your DAW. Three handcrafted DSP modules: a warm vinyl emulation, gritty hardware converters, and muscular Detroit-style compression. Working together, we think they create a truly special effect! Vinyl Emulation - Adjustable signal bandwidth for subtle warmth - Synthesized noise and crackle, not simple white noise - High-quality wow & flutter engine with adjustable ratio - Geometric needle distortion, subtle to extreme Hardware Converters - Hardware-style input stage with bespoke clipping algorithm - Sample rates from 3.9 kHz to 44.1 kHz with sparkly aliasing artifacts - Selectable bit depth (8μ, 12, 16, 20) - Three anti-aliasing filters modeled after classic samplers - Selectable anti-imaging filters for fine-tuning brightness Mix Slammer - Modeled after a famous single-knob compressor from an early 00s workhorse - Flexible gain staging - Easy parallel compression via wet control - Envelope attack, release, and quality controls 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 - Auto gain - Use your AUv3 plug-in in a compatible host app or DAW - 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

Doctor Vibe2 screens
Splitonic4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Splitonic at every 2 weeks against Doctor Vibe'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. Doctor Vibe 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 Doctor Vibe against 5.0 for Splitonic. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Doctor Vibe ships an update every 3 weeks, Splitonic every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Doctor Vibe versus Splitonic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDoctor VibeSplitonic
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
Size12 MB10 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperSketch Audio, LLCJan Maes

Customer experience

Doctor Vibe

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

Splitonic

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

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Doctor Vibe

One-time2
  • Two-week TrialFree
  • Full Unlock$12.99
1 purchases

Splitonic

One-time1
  • Splitonic Activation$4.99

Questions

Is Doctor Vibe free?
Doctor Vibe 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, Doctor Vibe or Splitonic?
Doctor Vibe and Splitonic are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do Doctor Vibe or Splitonic have ads?
Neither Doctor Vibe nor Splitonic shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Doctor Vibe or Splitonic?
Doctor Vibe ships an update every 3 weeks, and Splitonic every 2 weeks. Most recently, Doctor Vibe was updated on October 24, 2026 and Splitonic on October 24, 2026.

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