DC vs Composody
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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.
Composody
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Create randomly generated melodies using the selectors to decide which scale and patterns to use.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Composody at Free against DC's $2.99. Composody also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 6 months). DC's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.1). On ads, in-app purchases 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
Composody is free to download; DC costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
DC ships an update every 6 months, Composody weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DC | Composody |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.2 (14 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 14 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 16.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Blamsoft, Inc. | Thunderbolt Fox LLC |
In-app purchases
DC
No in-app purchases
Composody
No in-app purchases
