SquashIt multiband distortion vs TB DualVCF
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 DualVCF
This app offers a dual analog filter plug-in for music production, providing a wide range of vintage filter models to shape sound. It features intuitive modulation and envelope followers for creative audio exploration, compatible with AUv3 hosts.
- Dual analog filter sections
- Dozens of vintage filter models
- Envelope followers
- Intuitive modulation editor
- AUv3 plug-in compatibility
- Real-time audio processing
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Dual VCF - the ultimate dynamic filtering AUv3 plug-in! Dual VCF adds motion, shape, and colour. It produces evolving rhythmic movement and complex dynamic filter shapes. It contains dozens of analog filter models with that sought-after sound of the 70s, 80s and 90s. Combined with envelope followers and intuitive modulation editors, it provides almost infinite possibilities for creative aural exploration. Dual VCF features two filter sections, each supporting dozens of low-pass, high-pass and band-pass filter types. Every type is painstakenly modeled after analog filter types found in analog gear, analog synthesizers, and alike, including non-linear filter behavior. Dial in that characterstic 70s, 80s or 90s filter to add some analog flavor to your tracks! Each filter's cut-off frequency and resonance can be sequenced with an intuitive, free-running or beat-synced modulation editor. Seamlessly switch between sine, triangle, noise, or user-defined modulation waveforms. In addition, these parameters can also be modulated with the built-in envelope follower. The ToneBoosters DualVCF app captures the microphone (or external sound card) 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 DualVCF will appear in the list of Audio Unit extensions for effect plug-ins. How to use DualVCF as AUv3 plugin in a host program, start your favourite AUv3 host app (Steinberg Cubasis, Apple Garageband, Audio Evolution Mobile Studio, Auria, AUM, or others) and add TB DualVCF as Audio Unit insert effect to a track or output bus. See below on how to use Audio Units in various host apps. Key features: - The same professional sound as the acclaimed desktop version - Two analog filter sections with dozens of filter designs - Intuitive modulation editor for creative, rhythmic and evolving effects - 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 DualVCF at 4.9 against SquashIt multiband distortion's 4.3. TB DualVCF also leads on price ($4.99 vs $9.99) and ratings volume (18 vs 6). SquashIt multiband distortion's advantage is iOS requirement (9.1 vs 13.0). On review sentiment, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 DualVCF $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
TB DualVCF holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 18 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 80% and 80% positive.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SquashIt multiband distortion | TB DualVCF |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $9.99 | $4.99 — better |
| Rating | 4.3 (6 ratings) | 4.9 (18 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | 80.0% of reviews |
| 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 | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Klevgrand Produkter AB | ToneBoosters |
Customer experience
SquashIt multiband distortion
TB DualVCF
In-app purchases
SquashIt multiband distortion
No in-app purchases
TB DualVCF
No in-app purchases
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