SquashIt multiband distortion vs TB Enhancer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Audio Unit Extension (AUv3) support
- Inter-App Audio (IAA) compatibility
- AudioBus 2 compatibility
- Load/Save presets
- Low CPU usage
- Simple and powerful UI
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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
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.
- 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.
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SquashIt multiband distortion | TB Enhancer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $9.99 | $6.99 — better |
| Rating | 4.3 (6 ratings) | 4.6 (18 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | 92.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 6 | 18 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.1 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Klevgrand Produkter AB | ToneBoosters |
Customer experience
SquashIt multiband distortion
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In-app purchases
SquashIt multiband distortion
No in-app purchases
TB Enhancer
No in-app purchases
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