# Fair Limiter — Tube compressor and limiter

> Digital emulation of the Fairchild 670 tube compressor/limiter for AUv3 hosts. (iPhone/iPad app by Jan Maes.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fair-limiter/id6503627515 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Jan Maes](https://appshunter.io/developer/1550506252)
- Category: Music
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 7 App Store ratings · 3 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 14.0 · 32 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2024-06-02
- Data updated: 2026-07-18
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fair-limiter/id6503627515/reviews.md

## What is Fair Limiter?

Fair Limiter is an AUv3 audio unit plugin that digitally replicates the Fairchild 670, a legendary and highly esteemed tube compressor/limiter renowned for its outstanding audio quality and unique sonic character.

Features:
  - Use as an AUv3 plugin in GarageBand, Logic Pro, AUM, or other DAW
  - Digital emulation of the Fairchild 670
  - Features all the controls of the legacy Fairchild 670
  - Adds additional control with the sidechain filters and boost
  - Variable-Mu compression
  - Fast attack, slow release times
  - 6386 tube simulation
  - Stereo or Mid/Side setup
  - Linking of stereo controls and sidechain output

The free version allows you to test Fair Limiter completely, but every minute the limiter will be silent for 3 seconds. To remove these limits there is a one time in-app purchase.

## Key features

- AUv3 plugin for DAWs
- Fairchild 670 emulation
- Sidechain filters and boost
- Variable-Mu compression
- Stereo or Mid/Side setup
- 6386 tube simulation

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Fair Limiter Activation | $11.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (3 of 3)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fair-limiter/id6503627515/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Idk yet

*2024-08-20*

As soon as I even tap the button to download it, this app already shuts off my GarageBand app which was open and monitoring my mic etc, and I hear some distortion and then when I download it and try to open it in garageband it just fuzzes out completely. I’ve tried restarting device, deleting app and Re downloading again and get the same exact results. Device is up to date and have space. Anyone know what the issue might be here? Was excited to try and likely buy this app as I recall hearing Geoff Emmerick talking about it….

### 5/5 — Great app and developer

*2024-07-05*

Love this app and all the other ones from Jan Maas. Great responsive developer and quality plugins! Highly recommended.

### 5/5 — Kadar woody

*2024-06-05*

I did like a review on this plug-in for my YouTube 
page and honestly JAmp y’all outdid 

yourselves Highly recommend downloading this

## Frequently asked questions about Fair Limiter

### What is Fair Limiter?

Fair Limiter is an AUv3 audio unit plugin that digitally emulates the legendary Fairchild 670 tube compressor/limiter, known for its exceptional audio quality and unique sonic character.

### Does Fair Limiter have ads?

No, Fair Limiter does not contain advertisements. The free version includes a temporary silence every minute, which can be removed with a one-time in-app purchase.

### What devices does Fair Limiter support?

Fair Limiter is supported on Mac, iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It can be used as an AUv3 plugin in compatible DAWs on these devices.

### How often is Fair Limiter updated?

The latest version, 1.3, was released on October 20, 2025. The app was initially released on June 2, 2024, suggesting a relatively recent development cycle.

### What is the rating for Fair Limiter?

Fair Limiter has a high user rating of 4.7 stars based on 7 ratings, indicating strong user satisfaction with its performance and features.

### Can I try Fair Limiter before buying?

Yes, a free version of Fair Limiter is available, allowing you to test its functionality. However, the limiter will be silent for 3 seconds every minute in the free version.

### What is the price of Fair Limiter?

Fair Limiter is free to download and use with limitations. A one-time in-app purchase is available to remove these limitations and unlock the full functionality.

### What are the key features of Fair Limiter?

Key features include digital emulation of the Fairchild 670, variable-Mu compression, sidechain filters and boost, stereo or Mid/Side setup, and 6386 tube simulation.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.3 — 2025-10-20

- Extra toggle switch that allows to choose between simulation (CPU intensive but better sound quality) or approximation of the tubes.
- Double tap on a control to revert to the default value.
- Higher precision control when dragging. Vertical dragging on a knob makes large changes to the knob value, while horizontal dragging on a knob applies very fine changes to the knob value.
- The oversample rate and the tube simulation/approximation toggle value are not saved anymore with the presets, but are kept as a global state. This allows to choose the best setting for your current hardware (higher oversample rate gives better results but uses more CPU power. Simulation gives better results but uses more CPU power). Flipping through the presets will not change your CPU usage setting anymore.

### 1.2 — 2024-07-05

- Dark mode
- User interface improvements for smaller screens

### 1.1 — 2024-07-02

- This version has a much faster tube emulation. This gives a very substantial reduction of CPU load when using Fair Limiter in a DAW.
- I added some factory presets.

### 1.0 — 2024-06-03

No release notes.

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