GaMBi vs BTS FX
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
GaMBi
This app allows chiptune enthusiasts to deeply customize classic video game music. It offers extensive playback controls, integration with other music apps, and access to a large library of licensed tracks. Export your creations or share them with the chiptune community.
- Loop and shuffle playback
- Track favorites and playlist creation
- Channel toggle and equalizer
- AudioCopy and Audiobus support
- Sample export to iTunes
- Library sort and search
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GaMBi is an iOS app for chiptune fans, performers, DJs, and remix artists, allowing deep customization of classic video game sound and connection with hundreds of other music-making apps via channel control, AudioCopy, Audiobus, and sample export. GaMBi contains over 60 licensed tracks and two full hours of music from classic and modern composers including: Jeroen Tel, Jon Dunn, C-jeff, Blitz Lunar, Tappy, Hally, and 1H1D!! Key features include: - loop, shuffle, track favorites - library sort and search - playlist creation - channel toggle and built-in equalizer - AudioCopy, Audiobus, export to iTunes Supported formats include, NSF, GBS, SPC, VGM, HES, KSS, AY, SAP, and more. Check out our trailer, manual, and get support at: http://ichigoichie.org/gambi Twitter: http://twitter.com/gambi_app Facebook: http://facebook.com/gambiapp
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.
- 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
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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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: BTS FX at 5.0 against GaMBi's 4.5. BTS FX also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 4 months) and chart position (#197 vs unranked). GaMBi's advantage is price ($4.99 vs $9.99) and ratings volume (43 vs 3). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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
GaMBi costs $4.99 and BTS FX $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
BTS FX holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GaMBi has 43 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.
GaMBi ships an update every 4 months, BTS FX every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GaMBi | BTS FX |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 — better | $9.99 |
| Rating | 4.5 (43 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 67.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 43 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | #197 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.8 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 44 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | David Ventura | Dmytro Kiro |
Customer experience
GaMBi
BTS FX
In-app purchases
GaMBi
No in-app purchases
BTS FX
No in-app purchases







