Comparison

DubFilter vs DC

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

DubFilter

This app provides a powerful dual filter with resonance and an exclusive overlap parameter. It also features a redesigned stereo sample player with LFO and scrubbing, along with extensive MIDI and file management capabilities.

Highlights
  • Dual low-pass/high-pass filter
  • Resonance and Overlap parameter
  • Stereo sample player with LFO
  • Scrubbing capabilities
  • Audiobus and Inter-App Audio support
  • MIDI control and file management
  • Preset morphing pad
Features
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The Dub Filter is a dual low-pass/high-pass 24/48 dB filter, with resonance and the exclusive Overlap parameter! It contains a completely redesigned stereo sample player with LFO and scrubbing capabilities. Main Features: - Audiobus and Inter-App Audio support (sender and FX) - State Variable Filter (Low-Pass and High-Pass) with resonance and overlap - Built In Stereo Sampler with varispeed and scrubbing - Control Manager LFO for all the Parameters - Midibus, Virtual Midi and Network: 14 bit NRPN controllers - File Manager, sharing common audio files via iTunes, Dropbox and AudioCopy - Snapshots Presets Morphing Pad - Post Fx Chain: Low-shelf Filter, High-shelf and Compressor

About

DC

This audio effect plug-in emulates a classic overdrive guitar pedal using advanced circuit modeling. It provides an authentic analog sound and integrates seamlessly with iOS Digital Audio Workstations.

Highlights
  • Circuit-modeled overdrive emulation
  • Authentic analog sound
  • Audio Unit Extension (AUv3) support
  • Expands controls when touched
  • Compatible with popular iOS DAWs
  • Desktop quality algorithm
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DC-9 Overdrive is a circuit modeled overdrive plug-in that emulates the famous Ibanez® TS9 Tube Screamer. The DSP algorithms in DC-9 take into account the entire schematic, using the latest modeling techniques. This gives you an authentic analog sound that matches the character of the physical circuit. DC-9 is an Audio Unit Extension (AUv3) that works inside host apps. Just open up your favorite host that supports Audio Units and add it as an effect. The controls expand when touched so they can be easily seen while tweaking. DC-9 brings the distinctive warm overdrive crunch to your favorite iOS DAW. Compatible with GarageBand, Cubasis, Auria, BeatMaker, AudioBus, AUM, Modstep, and more. DC-9 gets its name from the Diode Clipper circuit used to create the distortion. Accurate modeling of the clipper by circuit simulation gives DC-9 an edge over the common distortion plug- in. The effect was carefully tuned using A/B comparisons to the original stop box. Blamsoft brings their experience creating top notch plug-ins for the desktop to iOS. The same algorithm is found in the popular Rack Extension for Propellerhead Reason. You get a desktop quality algorithm at an iOS friendly price. Tap Developer Website for sound examples. Note: Second screenshot shows the effect of touching a control.

Screenshots

DubFilter4 screens
DC2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: DubFilter at Free against DC's $2.99. DubFilter also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (71 vs 14). DC's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On review sentiment, update cadence, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

DubFilter is free to download; DC costs $2.99 up front. DubFilter sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. DC asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DubFilter holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DubFilter has 71 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of DubFilter's written reviews are positive against 67% of DC's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
DubFilter versus DC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDubFilterDC
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating4.7 (71 ratings) — better4.2 (14 ratings)
Positive reviews73.3% of reviews — better66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings71 — better14
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAmazing NoisesBlamsoft, Inc.

Customer experience

DubFilter

All ratings71 ratings
Positive91.5%
Neutral2.8%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews30 reviews
Positive73.3%
Neutral6.7%
Negative20.0%

DC

All ratings14 ratings
Positive78.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative21.4%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

DubFilter

One-time1
  • Audio Unit Plugin Support$1.99
None

DC

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DubFilter free?
DubFilter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DC free?
DC costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, DubFilter or DC?
DubFilter is rated higher. DubFilter averages 4.7 out of 5 from 71 ratings, while DC averages 4.2 from 14 ratings.
Do DubFilter or DC have ads?
Neither DubFilter nor DC shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DubFilter or DC?
DubFilter ships an update every 6 months, and DC every 6 months. Most recently, DubFilter was updated on October 7, 2026 and DC on October 9, 2026.

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