V vs Fair Limiter
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
V
Control audio plugins and instruments remotely. Quickly select tracks and adjust settings for compatible V-PlugIn software. Currently supports the Spill plugin.
- Remote control for audio plugins
- V-PlugIn compatibility
- Track selection
- Instrument control
- Spill plugin support
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V-PlugIn is remote controller for audio plugins and instruments that are V-PlugIn compatible. You can quickly select any track for the plugin and control it. The Spill plugin is the first plugin that is V-PlugIn compatible and is the only plugin supported in this version.
Fair Limiter
This audio unit plugin emulates the classic Fairchild 670 tube compressor and limiter, offering its renowned sonic character. It provides comprehensive controls, including sidechain filters and boost, for detailed audio shaping. A free version is available for testing, with a one-time purchase to remove limitations.
- AUv3 plugin for DAWs
- Fairchild 670 emulation
- Sidechain filters and boost
- Variable-Mu compression
- Stereo or Mid/Side setup
- 6386 tube simulation
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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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: V at 100% against Fair Limiter's 50%. V also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 14.0). Fair Limiter's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 32 months). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Fair Limiter sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. V asks for nothing beyond the download.
V ships an update every 32 months, Fair Limiter monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | V | Fair Limiter |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.4 (8 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 8 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 32 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 21 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Neyrinck | Jan Maes |
Customer experience
V
Fair Limiter
In-app purchases
V
No in-app purchases
Fair Limiter
- Fair Limiter Activation$11.99
