# TC vs FAC Bandit 2

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TC at none against FAC Bandit 2's 3. FAC Bandit 2's advantage is price ($12.99 vs $19.99) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

TC costs $19.99 and FAC Bandit 2 $12.99 up front. FAC Bandit 2 sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. TC asks for nothing beyond the download.

FAC Bandit 2 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 11 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of TC's written reviews are positive against 100% of FAC Bandit 2's.

TC ships an update every 5 weeks, FAC Bandit 2 every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TC | FAC Bandit 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $19.99 | **$12.99** |
| Rating | [4.6 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tc-data/id883788579/reviews) | **[5.0 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fac-bandit-2/id6754254877/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **14** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | 89.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#198** |
| Size | 41 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bit Shape](https://appshunter.io/developer/397853985) | [Frederic Corvest](https://appshunter.io/developer/1230164765) |

## What reviewers say

### TC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tc-data/id883788579)

This app acts as a versatile controller for music software and hardware, allowing users to create custom interfaces for sending MIDI and OSC messages. It translates touch gestures and device motion into musical commands without being a synthesizer itself.

**Highlights:** Customizable multi-touch controllers, Device motion control (gyroscope/accelerometer), MIDI over Bluetooth (Mac), OSC over Wi-Fi (Mac), Inter-app control via CoreMIDI, Support for external MIDI interfaces, Virtual MIDI output

**In-app purchases:** none


### FAC Bandit 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fac-bandit-2/id6754254877)

**Currently charting:** #198 Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

This audio effect processor splits sound into three frequency bands, allowing independent effect application and blending for unique sonic textures. It offers a range of effects like saturation, reverb, and delay, with precise control over crossovers and outputs. Ideal for musicians seeking advanced sound design capabilities.

**Highlights:** 3-Band Multi-Effects Processor, Independent effect per band, Mix blending control, Frequency isolator equalizer, Adjustable crossover points, Multi-output support, AUv3 for iOS and macOS

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TC free?

TC costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is FAC Bandit 2 free?

FAC Bandit 2 costs $12.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, TC or FAC Bandit 2?

FAC Bandit 2 is rated higher. TC averages 4.6 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while FAC Bandit 2 averages 5.0 from 11 ratings.

### Do TC or FAC Bandit 2 have ads?

Neither TC nor FAC Bandit 2 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TC or FAC Bandit 2?

TC ships an update every 5 weeks, and FAC Bandit 2 every 6 weeks. Most recently, TC was updated on October 18, 2026 and FAC Bandit 2 on October 17, 2026.

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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.*