SquashIt multiband distortion vs sub808
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
sub808
Create powerful sub-bass sounds with this intuitive instrument app. Explore analog-inspired flavors, fine-tune saturation, and sculpt your basslines with versatile envelope and shaper controls. Compatible across devices for seamless production.
- 50 Factory Presets
- 4 Analog Flavors
- 8 Saturation Modes
- Filter Cutoff & Glide
- Handcrafted Envelope & Shaper
- Cross-platform Compatibility
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Sub atomic bass. Anywhere. For any mix. sub808 is the end result of countless hours dialing in and perfecting the perfect 808 - so you don’t have to! Experience the instant power of sub808 in your productions and sculpt your bass into something uniquely yours with our intuitive interface, all within moments. At its core, sub808 includes 50 Factory Presets, featuring 4 distinct flavors: Smooth, Tape, Gritty, and Nasty. Each flavor comes with its own unique analog character, providing excellent starting points for your creativity. Fine-tune these sounds to perfection with 8 Saturation modes, offering precise control over drive and mix levels. Smooth Easy-To-Dial-in Filter Cutoff & Glide Times: Experience enhanced versatility with a filter cutoff featuring both pre and post saturation modes, enabling you to position your filter precisely within the signal chain. Elevate your bass playability with the added convenience of an easily adjustable glide function, facilitating seamless pitch bending between your bass lines for added depth and expression. Handcrafted Envelope and Shaper: We’ve dialed in a customized amp envelope, giving you just what you need: Attack & Release. To complement this further, a specialized transient shaper that can sculpt your sound from a smooth bass pad, to PUNCH kick drum sound with ease. Collaborate, Anytime, Anywhere, on Any Machine: Wether you have a fleet of production machines, or if you collaborate with music makers around the world, we have you covered with cross-platform compatibility & presets to make switching between any machine fast and easy. Features - 50 Factory Presets covering multiple genres - 4 distinct Flavors with baked in Analog goodness - 8 Saturation Modes w/ Drive & Mix Controls - Punch Control for Smooth or Punchy bass - Sound sculpting Glide & Attack/Release Controls - Preset Manager included for saving, editing, and loading different presets - Standalone app and AUv3 included
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Verdict
SquashIt multiband distortion and sub808 both sit at 4.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 80% of SquashIt multiband distortion's written reviews are positive against 0% of sub808's. SquashIt multiband distortion also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months) and iOS requirement (9.1 vs 12.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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 sub808 $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for SquashIt multiband distortion against 4.2 for sub808. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 10 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of SquashIt multiband distortion's written reviews are positive against 0% of sub808's.
SquashIt multiband distortion ships an update every 2 months, sub808 every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SquashIt multiband distortion | sub808 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $9.99 | $9.99 |
| Rating | 4.3 (6 ratings) — better | 4.2 (10 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 6 | 10 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.1 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 150 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Klevgrand Produkter AB | OSC Audio |
Customer experience
SquashIt multiband distortion
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In-app purchases
SquashIt multiband distortion
No in-app purchases
sub808
No in-app purchases
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