Comparison

Fuzz Droid vs Tapko Cleaner

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

Head to head
About

Fuzz Droid

This app provides a powerful distortion effect inspired by a modular mixer's gain stage, offering hyper-aggressive sounds with massive harmonics. It features two distinct distortion circuits, advanced tone-shaping, and morphing capabilities for dynamic sound transitions.

Highlights
  • Two asymmetric distortion circuits
  • Custom smoothing function
  • Flexible tone-shaping filters
  • Morph settings for transitions
  • Auto bypass for CPU saving
  • HQ mode with 4x oversampling
  • Light and dark interface modes
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Fuzz Droid is a distortion effect based on the gain stage in the CP3 modular mixer. A sharp, asymmetric discontinuity generates massive harmonics and makes for a hyper-aggressive sound. It's the rudest effect we've ever made. Crunch It! - Two asymmetric distortion circuits from the OG CP3 module - CP3+: a sharp discontinuity for big harmonics, absolutely brutal on synth drums - CP3-: smooth and heavy, for when the positive curve is too rude - Drive up to +48 dB Digital Extras - Custom smoothing function tames harsh artifacts - Bias control shifts how you hit the asymmetry - Flexible high-pass and low-pass tone-shaping filters - Pre or post filter placement 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 - 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

Tapko Cleaner

Features
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Tapko Cleaner is a fast, musical voice cleanup plugin built for creators, streamers, podcasters, and musicians. It works out of the box without listening to noise, and it also offers **Listen to Noise** when you want a quick room-noise match. The result is a smooth gate and optional suppression that keeps speech clear and natural. Tapko Cleaner is actively developed with regular updates, refinements, and new features based on user feedback. KEY FEATURES: - Listen to Noise: auto-estimate your noise floor and starting settings - Works immediately without a noise-listen step - Smooth gate controls: Sensitivity, Reduction, and Smoothness - Optional noise suppression with multiple intensity modes - Zero latency for live performance - Low CPU usage for efficient real-time processing - Live in-slider visual feedback for easier learning and faster tuning - Save and recall profiles for different environments - AUv3 plugin support for compatible iOS hosts GREAT FOR: - Live looping and other real-time performance workflows - Podcast and voiceover cleanup - Streaming and live speech - Vocal practice and demos - Cleaning noisy room recordings on the go ADVANCED WORKFLOW: 1. Tap **Listen to Noise** while the room is quiet. 2. Enable suppression if needed. 3. Adjust Sensitivity so voice opens naturally while background stays controlled. 4. Save a profile for your setup.

Screenshots

Fuzz Droid2 screens
Tapko Cleaner2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Fuzz Droid at Free against Tapko Cleaner's $2.99. Fuzz Droid also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18). Tapko Cleaner's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On ads and device support 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

Fuzz Droid is free to download; Tapko Cleaner costs $2.99 up front. Fuzz Droid sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Tapko Cleaner asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Fuzz Droid versus Tapko Cleaner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFuzz DroidTapko Cleaner
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better18
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSketch Audio, LLCDavid Lars Guva

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Fuzz Droid

One-time2
  • Two-week TrialFree
  • Full Unlock$2.99
None

Tapko Cleaner

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Fuzz Droid free?
Fuzz Droid is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tapko Cleaner free?
Tapko Cleaner costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Fuzz Droid or Tapko Cleaner have ads?
Neither Fuzz Droid nor Tapko Cleaner shows ads.

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