# ToneStack vs Surreal Machines Diffuse

The clearest difference is rating: Surreal Machines Diffuse at 5.0 against ToneStack's 4.4. Surreal Machines Diffuse also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 12) and review sentiment (100% vs 77%). ToneStack's advantage is ratings volume (106 vs 6) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 14). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

ToneStack costs $9.99 and Surreal Machines Diffuse $7.99 up front. ToneStack sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Surreal Machines Diffuse asks for nothing beyond the download.

Surreal Machines Diffuse holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ToneStack has 106 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of ToneStack's written reviews are positive against 100% of Surreal Machines Diffuse's.

## The numbers

| Metric | ToneStack | Surreal Machines Diffuse |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **$7.99** |
| Rating | [4.4 (106 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tonestack/id870269510/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/surreal-machines-diffuse/id6449301191/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **106** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 77.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 203 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 14 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yonac Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/288670023) | [Surreal Machines](https://appshunter.io/developer/1688572197) |

## What reviewers say

### ToneStack

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tonestack/id870269510)

This app offers a vast collection of virtual guitar amplifiers, cabinets, and effects, meticulously modeled after real analog circuits. It provides an incredibly flexible signal chain, allowing users to combine up to 64 units simultaneously for extensive sound design possibilities. Features include an 8-track recorder, tuner, and metronome.

**Highlights:** Virtual Circuit modeling technology, Extensive amp, cab, and FX library, Up to 64 simultaneous effects, Flexible signal chain routing, 8-track recorder, MIDI learn and preset management

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| inSTUDIO 8 Track | $4.99 | one-time |
| PolyOCT | $5.99 | one-time |
| Metal Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Clean Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Blues Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Custom Shop STUDIO Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bass 2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Expansion v.2.0 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Expansion v.3.0 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Motherload v.1.0 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Motherload v.2.0 | $84.99 | one-time |
| Motherload v.3.0 | $84.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great sound quality
- 🎨 Excellent amp and effects models
- 💡 Flexible signal routing with ABY splitter
- 🎛️ Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- 🎶 Vast tonal possibilities

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
- 🐛 Compatibility problems with some interfaces
- 🔇 Weak noise gate performance
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases for full experience
- 🕰️ Lack of updates and support over time

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes and freezes
- Input/output issues with certain interfaces
- Preset and purchase restoration problems
- Latency and timing issues in some cases

**Requested features**

- AUv3 support for better DAW integration
- More amp and effect models
- Improved preset management and sharing
- MIDI mapping and expression pedal support
- Background audio playback


### Surreal Machines Diffuse

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/surreal-machines-diffuse/id6449301191)

This audio effect plugin blends analog-modeled delay with classic digital reverb, allowing users to morph between the two for unique soundscapes. It offers intuitive control over smearing, echoes, and damping, inspired by vintage hardware.

**Highlights:** Analog-modeled delay, Classic digital reverb, Morphing between delay and reverb, Nonlinearities and tape-style delay, Intuitive control over smearing, echoes, damping, AUV3 plugin compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ToneStack free?

ToneStack costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Surreal Machines Diffuse free?

Surreal Machines Diffuse costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, ToneStack or Surreal Machines Diffuse?

Surreal Machines Diffuse is rated higher. ToneStack averages 4.4 out of 5 from 106 ratings, while Surreal Machines Diffuse averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do ToneStack or Surreal Machines Diffuse have ads?

Neither ToneStack nor Surreal Machines Diffuse shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*