SquashIt multiband distortion vs Things
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
Things
This app provides a versatile audio effect plugin featuring a multimode filter and a bit crusher. It can be used as a standalone application or as an AUv3 plugin for further audio manipulation.
- Multimode filter (lowpass, highpass, bandpass, notch)
- 2 or 4-pole filter options
- Crisp bit crusher
- Downsampling and bit reduction
- Harshness control
- Output gain control
- Standalone and AUv3 plugin support
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Crusher is an easy-to-use Filter and Bit Crusher effect available as an AUv3 plugin and standalone. This plugin is inspired by the effect section of our instrument plugin Noises. Crusher features a multimode filter (lowpass, highpass, bandpass, notch) with 2 or 4-pole and an output gain, along with a crisp bit crusher (bits, downsample, mix) paired with a harshness control taken from our plugin Reels.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Things at 5.0 against SquashIt multiband distortion's 4.3. Things also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 80%) and price ($6.99 vs $9.99). SquashIt multiband distortion's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 17 months) and iOS requirement (9.1 vs 14.0). On ratings volume, 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 Things $6.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Things holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of SquashIt multiband distortion's written reviews are positive against 100% of Things's.
SquashIt multiband distortion ships an update every 2 months, Things every 17 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SquashIt multiband distortion | Things |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $9.99 | $6.99 — better |
| Rating | 4.3 (6 ratings) | 5.0 (6 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 6 | 6 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 17 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.1 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Klevgrand Produkter AB | AudioThing Ltd. |
Customer experience
SquashIt multiband distortion
Things
In-app purchases
SquashIt multiband distortion
No in-app purchases
Things
No in-app purchases
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