Comparison

EZ Trigger vs TB Compressor

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

Head to head
About

EZ Trigger

Transform your iOS device into a bass drum sound module. Enhance your acoustic drum kit's kick drum sound in real-time for live performances without complex miking setups. Choose from over 30 high-definition samples.

Highlights
  • Real-time bass drum sample triggering
  • High-definition 44.1kHz samples
  • Works with standard piezo drum triggers
  • Simple setup for live performance
  • Compatible with various guitar interfaces
  • Over 30 bass drum samples
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EZ Trigger is a revolutionary tool for drummers -- an app that turns your iOS device into a single-channel drum module, allowing you to trigger a high definition bass drum sample from an acoustic kit in realtime. It's a great way to give your bass drum a boost in the mix without the hassle of miking or a setting up other hardware. Just plug a standard drum trigger into the phone through a guitar interface such as IK Multimedia's iRig 2 and play through a PA, choosing from over 30 great bass drum samples. • Made for live performance • Works with standard piezo drum triggers • Made especially for the iRig 2 guitar interface, works with a variety of interfaces. (for phones without a headphone jack, make sure the interface has an audio out port) • high quality 44.1khz bass drum samples for a range of rock and other styles • Simple setup in seconds *** Check out eztriggerapp.com for more info *** Give your kick some extra kick!!!

About

TB Compressor

This professional audio plugin offers mastering-grade compression and dynamics processing for iOS devices. It features advanced controls like soft knee, parallel, upward/downward, and band-limited compression, with real-time visual feedback and an interactive interface.

Highlights
  • Mastering-grade compression
  • Upward and downward compression
  • External side-chain input
  • Band-limited and spatially selective compression
  • Real-time interactive display
  • Audition function for compressor and side chain
  • Integrated spectrum analyzer
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Say Hi! to your new favourite iOS compressor AUv3 plugin! ToneBoosters Compressor is an AUv3 plugin for professional, mastering-grade compression and dynamics processing. This flexible plug-in has all the features you will ever need, such as: - Soft knee compression - Parallel compression - Upward and downward compression - External side-chain input (if supported by the host) - Band-limited compression - Spatially selective compression This compressor is suitable for every compression task and beyond: - Track compression - Bus and master bus compression - De-essing and de-harshing using the band-limited compression feature The user interface shows compression in action, with a real-time and interactive display of levels, gains and curves. Assisted sliders provide guidance to accurately adjust threshold, makeup and range parameters. Want to hear what signal elements are affected by compression? Hit the audition button and listen to everything that is changed by the compressor in isolation. The side-chain editor allows you to adjust the frequency response of the side chain, and has an integrated spectrum analyzer. You can select which channels the side chain listens to, including selection of mid or side channels. Obviously we have provided an audition button for the side chain as well! Imagine you could just compress the mid or side channel, and apply compression to a specific frequency range only. Dynamically make space for elements without having to compress the full mix; de-ess those sibilant vocals in the mid channel; soothe those harsh frequencies; the possibilities are endless. This is all possible with the compression zone feature. The ToneBoosters Compressor app captures the microphone (or external sound card) 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 Compressor will appear in the list of Audio Unit extensions for effect plug-ins. Key features: - The same professional sound as the acclaimed desktop version - Ultra-low harmonic distortion, even with very short attack and release times (THD less than -100dB at 1kHz, depending on the selected compression mode) - Full-fledged side-chain equalizer - Audition function for compressor and side chain - Integrated spectrum analyzer for output and side chain - Variable release curve shape and release time - Upward and downward compression - Signal-adaptive release - Auto make up - Range parameter to limit the amount of compression - Dry/wet (amount) control for parallel compression - Zero latency (for live use) or lookahead mode (for studio use) - Interactive user interface with assisted sliders, curve and gain visualization - 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.

Screenshots

EZ Trigger2 screens
TB Compressor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: TB Compressor at 4.8 against EZ Trigger's 4.1. TB Compressor also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 24 months) and review sentiment (82% vs 70%). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

EZ Trigger costs $9.99 and TB Compressor $8.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TB Compressor holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 24 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of EZ Trigger's written reviews are positive against 82% of TB Compressor's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EZ Trigger ships an update every 24 months, TB Compressor every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
EZ Trigger versus TB Compressor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEZ TriggerTB Compressor
Price$9.99$8.99 — better
Rating4.1 (9 ratings)4.8 (24 ratings) — better
Positive reviews70.0% of reviews82.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings924 — better
Update frequencyEvery 24 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRalph SeamanToneBoosters

Customer experience

EZ Trigger

All ratings9 ratings
Positive77.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative22.2%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive70.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative30.0%

TB Compressor

All ratings24 ratings
Positive95.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative4.2%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive82.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative17.6%

In-app purchases

None

EZ Trigger

No in-app purchases

None

TB Compressor

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is EZ Trigger free?
EZ Trigger costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is TB Compressor free?
TB Compressor costs $8.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, EZ Trigger or TB Compressor?
TB Compressor is rated higher. EZ Trigger averages 4.1 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while TB Compressor averages 4.8 from 24 ratings.
Do EZ Trigger or TB Compressor have ads?
Neither EZ Trigger nor TB Compressor shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EZ Trigger or TB Compressor?
EZ Trigger ships an update every 24 months, and TB Compressor every 2 months. Most recently, EZ Trigger was updated on November 1, 2026 and TB Compressor on November 3, 2026.

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