# TB Barricade — Compressor and limiter plug-in

> Studio-quality true-peak limiter and compressor AUv3 plug-in with loudness measurement. (iPhone/iPad app by ToneBoosters.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tb-barricade/id1480150563 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [ToneBoosters](https://appshunter.io/developer/1472446500)
- Category: Music, Entertainment
- Price: $8.99
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 30 App Store ratings · 15 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 11 MB
- Released: 2019-09-17
- Data updated: 2026-08-25
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tb-barricade/id1480150563/reviews.md

## What is TB Barricade?

ToneBoosters Barricade is a studio-quality, professional, true-peak limiter and peak compressor AUv3 plug-in with a gorgeous interface and integrated ITU / EBU compliant loudness measurement.

The ToneBoosters Barricade app captures the microphone input and processes the signals in real time. To use it as a plug-in, use an AUv3-compatible host app such as Steinberg Cubasis, Apple Garageband, Audio Evolution Mobile Studio, Auria, AUM, or others. ToneBoosters Barricade will appear in the list of Audio Unit extensions for effect plug-ins. 

Key features:

- Studio-grade, transparent peak limiting
- The same professional sound as the acclaimed desktop version
- ITU and EBU-compliant true-peak limiting option
- Integrated ITU and EBU compliant loudness meter
- Input modeller for analog circuitry simulation and saturation
- Accurate metering of input and output levels, as well as attenuation
- Simultaneous peak, peak hold, and RMS metering 
- Fully automatic, content dependent or manual tuning of limiter behaviour
- Undo/redo, and A/B comparison
- Color themes for the user interface
- Max screen support in Garageband
- Optimised for iPad and compatible with iPhone and iPod Touch


What you should know:
- Licenses acquired for this platform are not compatible with other platforms.
- Audio Unit (AUv3) extensions require an iPad mini 2, iPad 4 or later models.

## Key features

- Studio-grade true-peak limiting
- Peak compressor
- Integrated ITU/EBU loudness measurement
- Analog circuitry simulation
- Accurate level metering
- Automatic and manual limiter tuning

## Recent user reviews (10 of 15)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tb-barricade/id1480150563/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Peak

*2026-03-25*

Peak

### 5/5 — A must have for live keyboardists

*2022-05-12*

I use this live on stage with my AUs.  A big issue with iOS music is that the levels are EVERYWHERE. I initially was using the TB compressor to reign in the dynamic range, but barricade is insanely better suited to this task.

PROS:
-Low dsp (as long as you don’t use the built in compressor)
-Boost the gain towards the ceiling at -1 dbfs and you’ll be able to bring up those super quiet piano apps (cough*Korg*cough).  Seriously, boost the gain on the Ivory Pianos inside module and they come to life LIVE — not just on playback in a daw.
-place Barricade on a bus to make certain your whacky synth app that sometimes glitches doesn’t blow some speakers
-the audition capability is great to make sure you aren’t over limiting, or getting rid of part of the sound you’d like to keep
-SATURATION.  Most of you probably don’t even realize there’s multiple saturation algorithms that work on an adjustable threshold.  The mixer, mild, and tape algorithms work really well to contain the digital artifacts in some synths, or grunge up the tone to get a little lower-fi 
-virtually no latency.  I play live at 64 samples.  Pianos, clav, b3, synths, etc.  This limiter, unlike most of the others on iOS, does not affect playability.
-an actual manual

CONS:
-Graph layout is a little odd, not particularly intuitive, and looks fuzzy on AUv3 (standalone is clear).  Do read the manual to do anything more advanced than brick wall limiting.

Awesome stuff ToneBoosters!

**Developer response:** Thank you!

### 5/5 — FINALLY, a plug in that does the job

*2021-04-21*

Best compressor I’ve used for IOS, best limiter. Finally a plug in that functions like it should. Well worth $13

**Developer response:** Thanks!

### 5/5 — リミッターでした

*2020-12-29*

マキシマイザーとしてガンガン音圧もあげられるし、トゥルーピークってボタンあるから、安全装置的にも使ってます

iPhone XのGarageBandで使ってます
使いやすいです

**Developer response:** Thank you!

### 5/5 — Toneboosters Quality

*2020-08-07*

Absolutely awesome 
Just purchased the latest compressor and just like all Toneboosters it's 100% Quality

My favourite is the Enhancer no the reverb, no the EQ,
No all of them.....value for your money...
Thank you Toneboosters....

Ps.... Delay???
         DeEsser????

**Developer response:** Thanks! You might want to check the price of our compressor ;-)

### 5/5 — beast !!

*2020-08-05*

the soft clipping function is the best !!!

**Developer response:** Thank you!

### 5/5 — Perfect! No Latency!

*2020-05-17*

Buy the fabfilter, buy the Fac, and this is the only limiter that does not introduce latency !!!  and it sounds great !!!  it is perfect!

**Developer response:** Thanks for your rating and feedback :-)

### 5/5 — HQ Plugins !

*2020-05-08*

Highly recommended! 🤩

**Developer response:** Thanks for your rating and feedback :-)

### 5/5 — Thanks for updates

*2020-03-06*

The resent updates immediately yield better results faster. 
Is it possible to have dry/wet function for the comp? Or better can you release a compressor/downward expander with dry/wet and hp or side chain filter? It will be simply a bestseller for ios. Thank you for your hard work and golden ears!

**Developer response:** Thanks Igor!

### 5/5 — The app is really good!

*2020-02-14*

Please, please, please, add side-chain!

**Developer response:** Thanks Heleste!

## Frequently asked questions about TB Barricade

### What is TB Barricade?

TB Barricade is a professional audio plug-in for iOS that offers studio-quality true-peak limiting and peak compression. It also includes integrated loudness measurement compliant with ITU and EBU standards.

### How much does TB Barricade cost?

TB Barricade is a paid application, priced at $8.99. Licenses acquired for this platform are specific to iOS and are not compatible with other operating systems.

### What devices is TB Barricade compatible with?

TB Barricade is optimized for iPad and compatible with iPhone and iPod Touch devices. However, its AUv3 extension functionality requires an iPad mini 2, iPad 4, or later models.

### Does TB Barricade have ads?

No, TB Barricade does not contain advertisements. It is a premium application focused on providing an uninterrupted professional audio processing experience.

### How often is TB Barricade updated?

The latest version of TB Barricade is 4.8.4, last updated on September 28, 2025. This indicates a commitment to ongoing development and support for the application.

### What are the key features of TB Barricade?

Key features include studio-grade transparent peak limiting, ITU/EBU compliant true-peak limiting, an integrated loudness meter, and an input modeller for analog simulation and saturation.

### Can TB Barricade be used with other music apps?

Yes, TB Barricade functions as an AUv3 plug-in and can be used within AUv3-compatible host applications such as Steinberg Cubasis, Apple Garageband, Audio Evolution Mobile Studio, and AUM.

### What is the user sentiment for TB Barricade?

TB Barricade is highly regarded by its users, boasting an impressive rating of 4.8 stars from 28 ratings, suggesting a very positive user experience and satisfaction with its performance.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.8.8 — 2026-05-26

This update provides significant workflow, customisation, personalisation and performance improvements:
- Improved UI performance and reduced CPU load
- Improved detection of drag vs click/tap logic for UI elements
- Fix an issue with manual entry of automation lane values in certain hosts
- New option to enable/disable GPU refresh throttling / high frame rate rendering
- New option to enable highlighting of UI elements that accept keyboard input
- New option to customize color scheme
- Improved undo/redo functionality

### 4.8.4 — 2025-09-28

Added separate VU attenuation meters for compressor and limiter to visualize their individual processing more clearly.

### 4.8.3 — 2025-09-19

UI redesign
Stability and efficiency improvements

### 4.7.8 — 2024-08-26

Stability and efficiency improvements

### 4.7.7 — 2024-06-06

- Stability and efficiency improvements
- Significant reduction in memory consumption

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