Comparison

SquashIt multiband distortion vs BTS FX

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

BTS FX

This audio effect plugin offers a versatile multi-effect suite for music production. It features a bitcrusher, distortion, reverb with a freeze function, and a limiter, all controllable within compatible DAWs.

Highlights
  • Bitcrusher with adjustable rate and bit
  • Distortion module with various algorithms
  • Reverb module with freeze function
  • Brick-wall limiter
  • Oversampling module (2x, 4x, 8x)
  • Stereo/Mode processing
  • Parameter randomizer
Features
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BTS FX emerges as a dynamic multi-effect plugin, incorporating a diverse set of modules. Available on as Auv3 audio effect or can be loaded in IAA. App requires compatible Auv3 or IAA host (DAW) to load an effect. Among its Main features are: Pre/Post Moog Ladder Filter Bitcrusher with adjustable Rate and Bit controls Distinctive Distortion Module offering various reshaping algorithms. The plugin boasts a lush Reverb Module with a unique Freeze function , complemented by a Brick-wall Limiter Module and convenient Input/Output Gain adjustments. Additionally the Oversampling module provides 2x, 4x, and 8x factors, featuring both polyphase allpass IIR and FIR versions with latency compensation. Further enhancing its capabilities, BTS includes Stereo/Mode processing and a Parameter Randomiser for added creative exploration. Preset Manager, etc.

Screenshots

SquashIt multiband distortion3 screens
BTS FX2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: BTS FX at 5.0 against SquashIt multiband distortion's 4.3. BTS FX also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 months). SquashIt multiband distortion's advantage is iOS requirement (9.1 vs 12.0). On price, ratings volume, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BTS FX holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 3 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SquashIt multiband distortion ships an update every 2 months, BTS FX every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
SquashIt multiband distortion versus BTS FX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSquashIt multiband distortionBTS FX
Price$9.99$9.99
Rating4.3 (6 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.1 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKlevgrand Produkter ABDmytro Kiro

Customer experience

SquashIt multiband distortion

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

BTS FX

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

SquashIt multiband distortion

No in-app purchases

None

BTS FX

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SquashIt multiband distortion free?
SquashIt multiband distortion costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is BTS FX free?
BTS FX costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SquashIt multiband distortion or BTS FX?
BTS FX is rated higher. SquashIt multiband distortion averages 4.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while BTS FX averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do SquashIt multiband distortion or BTS FX have ads?
Neither SquashIt multiband distortion nor BTS FX shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SquashIt multiband distortion or BTS FX?
SquashIt multiband distortion ships an update every 2 months, and BTS FX every 2 days. Most recently, SquashIt multiband distortion was updated on October 29, 2026 and BTS FX on October 25, 2026.

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