Comparison

ThermVoltGe vs GateReverb

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

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About

ThermVoltGe

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ThermVoltGe is a character-focused germanium distortion processor for iPhone and iPad. Use it as a standalone audio app or insert the included AUv3 effect in a compatible host such as GarageBand. Its nonlinear core is built around an OA91-style germanium-diode architecture. A low forward-voltage threshold, asymmetric conduction, temperature dependency, battery sag, and supply-voltage interaction create early compression and a soft, rounded clipping response. FEATURES - OA91-style germanium diode clipping - Temperature-dependent nonlinear response - Battery sag and supply-voltage control - Instrument and line input modes - Boost stage - Adjustable gain, high-pass filter, tone, drive, and output - 2x and 4x oversampling modes - Standalone iOS/iPadOS app - AUv3 audio effect for compatible hosts TRY BEFORE UNLOCKING The app provides 10 minutes of full-featured active use. Demo time advances only while the standalone app or AUv3 effect is actively being used. After the allowance is used, audio processing is disabled for 24 hours. A one-time, non-consumable In-App Purchase unlocks unlimited use in both the standalone app and AUv3 extension. Restore Purchases is available in the standalone app. Customers whose verified original app version is 1.0.2 or earlier retain full access automatically without an additional purchase. ThermVoltGe is designed for guitar, bass, synthesizers, keyboards, and other sources that benefit from compressed, harmonically rich germanium drive.

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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 โ€” 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 โ€” 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 โ€” sets how loud the input must be before the gate opens - Attack โ€” how quickly the reverb appears once the gate opens - Release โ€” how quickly the reverb tail is cut off - High Damp โ€” tames or brightens the top end of the reverb tail - Dry Level โ€” your unprocessed input signal - Reverb Level โ€” 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 โ€” a natural, breathing space that follows phrasing - Vocal Spotlight โ€” a dramatic swell that blooms at the end of a line - Drum Snap โ€” a short, punchy ambience that preserves transients - Drum Pump โ€” an aggressive, rhythmic gated effect for electronic and pop production - Bus Glue โ€” a subtle cohesive space for a full mix bus - Bus Bloom โ€” an expansive lift for choruses and key moments - Subtle Texture โ€” barely-there ambience for spoken word or delicate sources - Extreme Gate โ€” a bold, obvious gated effect for sound design Each preset is a starting point โ€” 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 โ€” 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 โ€” 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 โ€” just the controls you need to get a great gated reverb sound, fast.

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: ThermVoltGe at Free against GateReverb's $0.99. GateReverb's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and device support (4 vs 2). On ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

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

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ThermVoltGe versus GateReverb: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThermVoltGeGateReverb
PriceFree โ€” better$0.99
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo โ€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac โ€” better
Requires iOS16.012.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size28 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShoma KondoKenichi Nakamura

In-app purchases

1 purchases

ThermVoltGe

One-time1
  • ThermVoltGe Full Version$4.99
None

GateReverb

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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