Comparison

PhaseX vs FinalFX

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

Head to head
About

PhaseX

This app offers a stereo phaser audio effect with three classic modes: MXR Phase 90, Phase 45, and Shin-ei Uni-Vibe. It allows for versatile sound shaping with simple parameters, providing classic and modern phaser sounds, including stereo phasing/vibrato as an alternative to chorus effects.

Highlights
  • Stereo phaser audio effect
  • Three classic modes (MXR Phase 90, Phase 45, Uni-Vibe)
  • Simple, versatile parameters
  • Modern phaser sound extensions
  • Stereo phasing/vibrato alternative to chorus
Features
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PhaseX is an interpretation of classic phaser effects with beautiful stereo sound. It offers 3 basic modes: MXR Phase 90, Phase 45 and Shin-ei Uni-Vibe. Its simple parameters offer standard phaser sounds as well as great modern extensions, making it versatile yet self-explanatory. Choose between typical classic phasing, more gentle Uni-Vibe feeling or the more subtle, less dominant (underestimated) phase 45 sound. "Modify" the classics with the feedback setting and, as special cherry on your cake, discover stereo phasing/vibrato as a nice alternative to chorus effects, avoiding the chorus/flanger inherent "fuzziness" of attack transients.

About

FinalFX

This audio effects plugin offers a suite of tools for mixing and mastering, including EQ, mid/side processing, and compression. It's designed for minimal latency and CPU usage, making it suitable for both studio and live sound applications.

Highlights
  • AUv3 effects plugin
  • Standalone and host compatible
  • Six-band EQ with mid/side processing
  • Mid/side stereo image control
  • Compressor/limiter with mix control
  • Low latency and CPU usage
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FinalFX (“final effects”) is an AUv3 effects plugin that can run standalone, or in any AUv3 compatible host such as Logic Pro, GarageBand or AUM. FinalFX currently runs on iOS (iPad & iPhone) and macOS (Intel & Silicon) and is available as a Universal Purchase from the Apple App Store. If you’re planning on using FinalFX on Mac / desktop, please ensure that your favourite DAW / host supports AUv3 (not just AU). Overview FinalFX is a collection of audio processors useful for mixing and mastering, often referred to as a “channel strip”. Typically you’d add FinalFX literally as your final effects on a stereo master or mix bus channel. FinalFX has been specifically designed to introduce no additional latency in the audio processing chain, and as the CPU load has also been minimised, it can be used in live sound applications. FinalFX comprises three main modules: EQ is a general purpose six band equaliser that can also process in mid / side mode. The frequencies and resonances for each band are fixed, so this EQ is more about subtle, overall tone-shaping, than surgical precision. For example, reducing bass or adding presence. The EQ’d signal can also be mixed with the original dry signal. MID / SIDE focusses on the stereo image with individual gain controls for the middle and sides content of stereo audio, as well as an overall width control which can reduce a stereo signal down to mono. COMPRESSOR / LIMITER adjusts final dynamics and loudness and comprises two compressors in series with variable threshold and ratios. The first compressor stage also has a mix control. This section also includes a variable soft / hard clipper stage and overall output volume control.

Screenshots

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FinalFX2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: FinalFX at $3.99 against PhaseX's $5.99. FinalFX also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.6). On rating, ratings volume, update cadence 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

PhaseX costs $5.99 and FinalFX $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for PhaseX against 5.0 for FinalFX. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PhaseX ships an update every 2 weeks, FinalFX every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
PhaseX versus FinalFX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhaseXFinalFX
Price$5.99$3.99 — better
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.612.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developermattoncino softwareRob Jackson

Customer experience

PhaseX

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

FinalFX

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

In-app purchases

None

PhaseX

No in-app purchases

None

FinalFX

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PhaseX free?
PhaseX costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is FinalFX free?
FinalFX costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, PhaseX or FinalFX?
PhaseX and FinalFX are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do PhaseX or FinalFX have ads?
Neither PhaseX nor FinalFX shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PhaseX or FinalFX?
PhaseX ships an update every 2 weeks, and FinalFX every 3 weeks. Most recently, PhaseX was updated on October 7, 2026 and FinalFX on October 8, 2026.

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