Comparison

Splitonic vs GateReverb

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

Head to head
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.

About

GateReverb

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GateReverb is a focused, single-purpose reverb effect for vocals, drums, and mix busses: a Plate reverb whose tail is shaped by a gate, so the wet signal opens and closes with the dynamics of your source instead of trailing off in a long, smeared decay. Unlike a conventional reverb, GateReverb's gate listens to your input and controls only the reverb return — your dry signal always passes through untouched. The result is reverb that feels alive and rhythmic: tight and punchy when you want it tucked in, or big and dramatic when you want it to bloom and snap shut. WHY A GATED REVERB Traditional reverbs add space, but the tail can blur transients, muddy a mix, or fight for room with other instruments. By gating the reverb return, GateReverb lets you dial in exactly how much "air" survives after each hit or phrase — keeping your low end tight, your vocals intelligible, and your drums punchy, while still giving you all the depth and character of a smooth Plate reverb underneath. SIX CONTROLS, NO GUESSWORK GateReverb keeps the interface to six clearly labeled controls so you can dial in a sound fast, without hunting through menus: - Threshold — sets how loud the input must be before the gate opens - Attack — how quickly the reverb appears once the gate opens - Release — how quickly the reverb tail is cut off - High Damp — tames or brightens the top end of the reverb tail - Dry Level — your unprocessed input signal - Reverb Level — the gated wet signal Every control uses a musically tuned response curve, so small movements near the most useful range (short attacks, fast or slow releases, etc.) give you fine control exactly where you need it. 8 PRESETS FOR REAL-WORLD SOURCES GateReverb ships with eight presets designed around real mixing situations, each tuned with appropriate thresholds, timing, and tonal balance for its source material: - Vocal Air — a natural, breathing space that follows phrasing - Vocal Spotlight — a dramatic swell that blooms at the end of a line - Drum Snap — a short, punchy ambience that preserves transients - Drum Pump — an aggressive, rhythmic gated effect for electronic and pop production - Bus Glue — a subtle cohesive space for a full mix bus - Bus Bloom — an expansive lift for choruses and key moments - Subtle Texture — barely-there ambience for spoken word or delicate sources - Extreme Gate — a bold, obvious gated effect for sound design Each preset is a starting point — every control remains live, so you can reshape any preset to fit your track in seconds. BUILT FOR YOUR WORKFLOW GateReverb is built as a lightweight AUv3 Audio Unit plugin for use inside your favorite AUv3-compatible host on Mac and iOS — load it on a vocal, drum bus, or send, and it's ready to play with. All parameters are exposed to your host for full automation, so gate timing and reverb levels can be part of your arrangement, not just a static setting. A standalone version is also included so you can audition GateReverb on a sample audio file before committing it to a session — load a WAV, hit play, and hear exactly how each preset and control responds before you build it into your mix. GateReverb is designed to do one thing extremely well: give your reverb a shape, a rhythm, and a reason to be there. No oversized interface, no overwhelming parameter list — just the controls you need to get a great gated reverb sound, fast.

Screenshots

Splitonic4 screens
GateReverb1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Splitonic at Free against GateReverb's $0.99. GateReverb's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). 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

Splitonic is free to download; GateReverb costs $0.99 up front. Splitonic sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. GateReverb asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Splitonic versus GateReverb: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSplitonicGateReverb
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac
Requires iOS15.612.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJan MaesKenichi Nakamura

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Splitonic

One-time1
  • Splitonic Activation$4.99
None

GateReverb

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Splitonic free?
Splitonic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GateReverb free?
GateReverb costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Splitonic or GateReverb have ads?
Neither Splitonic nor GateReverb shows ads.

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