Comparison

SquashIt multiband distortion vs TB Enhancer

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

Head to head
About

SquashIt multiband distortion

This audio effect filter offers a unique distortion algorithm for music production. It integrates with various audio hosts and sequencers, allowing for creative sound shaping on vocals, bass, and more. Developed by musicians for musicians, it provides a powerful yet simple interface.

Highlights
  • Audio Unit Extension (AUv3) support
  • Inter-App Audio (IAA) compatibility
  • AudioBus 2 compatibility
  • Load/Save presets
  • Low CPU usage
  • Simple and powerful UI
Features
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This audio effect filter provides an unique distortion algorithm and should be essential in every music producers toolset. SquashIt doesn’t sound vintage, it just sounds good. SquashIt is developed by musicians for musicians. Features: • (new) Works as a Audio Unit Extension (AUv3) with compliant hosts. • Inter app audio (IAA) compatible. This means you can use it with Garageband or other IAA compatible sequencers.     • AudioBus 2 compatible (including state saving) • Load / Save presets. • Remembers IAA hosts (will automatically load last used settings when a host connects) • Low cpu usage • Simple but yet powerful user interface Several professional music producers already work with the plugin: "SquashIt adds something unique that similar plug-ins doesn’t." - John De Sohn ”I think it’s fantastic and really easy to use. Also looks good and has a clean interface.” - Mattias Andreasson (producer) "Works great on vocals and bass." - Nisse Westfelt / Mixing engineer (Dirty Loops among others) "A great sounding plugin with an interface that makes you creative. I love distortion. I love Squashit even more" - Mathias Näslund / The Sweet Serenades "SquashIt makes what it says. It squashes intensity, drive and closeness out of anything. I use it for everything from kick to flute and can't wait for more plugs from Klevgränd." - Stefan Pettersson / Rougin Music Production "This plug is awesome on Mathildas vocals. It adds dirt but still sounds clean in a mysterious way which is perfect for electronica." - Peter Sydén / Artymove

About

TB Enhancer

This professional audio plugin enhances and excites sound, adding depth and sparkle for a studio-quality finish. It processes microphone input in real-time and can be used as an AUv3 plugin in compatible music production apps.

Highlights
  • Studio-grade exciter and enhancer
  • Triple band exciter
  • Spatial widener/enhancer
  • Dynamics enhancer/compressor
  • Timbre enhancer/equalizer
  • Integrated spectrum analyser
  • AUv3 plugin compatibility
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ToneBoosters Enhancer is a studio-quality, professional enhancer, exciter and sweetener AUv3 plugin with an unrivalled workflow, unlimited creative use and a gorgeous, functional user interface. Make your performances shine, your drums cut through the mix, add that extra depth and sparkle to give your creations that professional sound. The ToneBoosters Enhancer app captures the device's microphone input and processes the signals in real time. To use it as a plug-in, use an AUv3-compatible host app such as Steinberg Cubasis, Apple Garageband, Audio Evolution Mobile Studio, Auria, AUM, or others. ToneBoosters Enhancer will appear in the list of Audio Unit extensions for effect plug-ins. Key features: - Studio-grade exciter and enhancer - The same professional sound as the acclaimed desktop version - Triple band exciter with precise control over generated harmonics - Spatial widener / enhancer - Dynamics enhancer / compressor - Timbre enhancer / equalizer - Integrated spectrum analyser - Undo/redo, and A/B comparison - Color themes for the user interface - Max screen support in Garageband - Optimised for iPad and compatible with iPhone and iPod Touch What you should know: - Licenses acquired for this platform are not compatible with other platforms. - Audio Unit (AUv3) extensions require an iPad mini 2, iPad 4 or later models.

Screenshots

SquashIt multiband distortion3 screens
TB Enhancer2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: TB Enhancer at 4.6 against SquashIt multiband distortion's 4.3. TB Enhancer also leads on price ($6.99 vs $9.99) and review sentiment (92% vs 80%). SquashIt multiband distortion's advantage is iOS requirement (9.1 vs 13.0). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

SquashIt multiband distortion costs $9.99 and TB Enhancer $6.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TB Enhancer holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 18 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of SquashIt multiband distortion's written reviews are positive against 92% of TB Enhancer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
SquashIt multiband distortion versus TB Enhancer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSquashIt multiband distortionTB Enhancer
Price$9.99$6.99 — better
Rating4.3 (6 ratings)4.6 (18 ratings) — better
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews92.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings618 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.1 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKlevgrand Produkter ABToneBoosters

Customer experience

SquashIt multiband distortion

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

TB Enhancer

All ratings18 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral5.6%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive92.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.7%

In-app purchases

None

SquashIt multiband distortion

No in-app purchases

None

TB Enhancer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SquashIt multiband distortion free?
SquashIt multiband distortion costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is TB Enhancer free?
TB Enhancer costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SquashIt multiband distortion or TB Enhancer?
TB Enhancer is rated higher. SquashIt multiband distortion averages 4.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while TB Enhancer averages 4.6 from 18 ratings.
Do SquashIt multiband distortion or TB Enhancer have ads?
Neither SquashIt multiband distortion nor TB Enhancer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SquashIt multiband distortion or TB Enhancer?
SquashIt multiband distortion ships an update every 2 months, and TB Enhancer every 2 months. Most recently, SquashIt multiband distortion was updated on September 26, 2026 and TB Enhancer on October 9, 2026.

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