Comparison

RetroSFX vs Skipback AUv3

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

Head to head
About

RetroSFX

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RetroSFX is a powerful and easy‑to‑use tool for creating retro‑style sound effects. Whether you’re a game developer, content creator, or simply a fan of classic audio, this app gives you everything you need to generate unique SFX with a single tap.

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Skipback AUv3

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Skipback AUv3 implements a tool sometimes referred to as retrospective recording, or retroactive recording or capture MIDI, used by musicians, producers, and sound designers on more expensive electronic instruments. It continuously keeps your most recent audio and MIDI performance in memory, so you can recover a great idea - even if you forgot to press Record. Add the Skipback Audio Unit extension to a track in a compatible AUv3 host, or use it to record the microphone in the standalone app, then play as usual. Audio passes through unchanged while Skipback maintains a rolling history of everything routed through it. When inspiration strikes, simply export what you just played. FEATURES • Retrospective audio and MIDI capture • Transparent audio pass-through • Selectable audio history: 10 seconds, 30 seconds, or 1 minute • Selectable MIDI history: 100, 1,000, or 5,000 notes • Export audio as 24-bit WAV • Export MIDI as a Standard MIDI File • Tap to save using the system share interface • Drag exported files directly into supported hosts (Koala Sampler, Helium in AUM, Cubasis, etc.) • Input level meter for monitoring audio • MIDI activity indicator • Compact interface designed to stay out of your way Skipback stores its rolling history in memory and only creates a file when you choose to export. Whether you are improvising, designing sounds, rehearsing a part, or experimenting with a new instrument, Skipback helps preserve the moments you did not know you wanted to record. Never lose a great take because you forgot to press Record. Requires a compatible Audio Unit v3 host. Host capabilities and drag-and-drop support may vary.

Screenshots

RetroSFX3 screens
Skipback AUv34 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Skipback AUv3 at Free against RetroSFX's $0.99. Skipback AUv3 also leads on device support. RetroSFX's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On 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

Skipback AUv3 is free to download; RetroSFX costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
RetroSFX versus Skipback AUv3: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRetroSFXSkipback AUv3
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating—5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks—
Ads—No
In-app purchasesNoNo
Devices—iPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size133 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAli TalebSignals Intelligence Sound LLC

In-app purchases

None

RetroSFX

No in-app purchases

None

Skipback AUv3

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RetroSFX free?
RetroSFX costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Skipback AUv3 free?
Skipback AUv3 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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