Comparison

n vs TB Compressor

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

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About

n

This app transforms your device into a professional music studio. Record, mix, and master audio and MIDI tracks with a vast array of effects and virtual instruments. Collaborate with others and share your creations online.

Highlights
  • Multitrack audio and MIDI recording
  • Step sequencer beat maker
  • Virtual instruments and synths
  • Extensive effects suite
  • Loop browser and sample packs
  • Online collaboration community
Features
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n-Track Studio is a powerful Audio and MIDI multitrack recorder & music-making app that turns your iOS device into a complete Recording Studio & Beat Maker. Record a virtually unlimited number of Audio, MIDI & Drum Tracks, mix them during playback and add effects: from Guitar Amps, to VocalTune & Reverb. Edit songs, share them online & join the Songtree community to collaborate with other artists. Check out n-Track Studio Tutorials for iOS: https://ntrack.com/video-tutorials/iOS HOW IT WORKS: • Record a track with the built-in mic or an external audio interface • Add & edit audio tracks using our Loop Browser & royalty-free sample packs • Import grooves & create beats using our Step Sequencer Beat Maker • Create melodies using the internal keyboard with our built-in virtual instruments. You can connect external keyboards too • Use the mixer to adjust levels, pan, EQ & add effects • Save or Share the recording directly from your device MAIN FEATURES: • Stereo & Mono audio tracks • Step Sequencer Beat Maker • MIDI tracks with built-in Synths • Loop Browser & in-app Sample Packs • Virtually unlimited number of tracks • Group & Aux channels • Piano-roll MIDI Editor • On-screen MIDI keyboard • EQ with 2D & 3D Spectrum analyzer + chromatic tuner • VocalTune - pitch correction: automatically correct any pitch imperfections on vocals or melodic parts • Guitar & Bass Amp plugins • Reverb, Echo, Chorus & Flanger, Tremolo, Pitch Shift, Phaser, Tube Amp and Compression effects can be added to any track & the master channel • Built-in Metronome • Import existing tracks • Automate track volumes & pan using volume and pan envelopes • Share your recordings online • Collaborate to create music with other musicians with the integrated Songtree online music making community • Languages included: English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Indonesian ADVANCED FEATURES: • 64 bit double precision floating point audio engine • Follow Song Tempo & Pitch Shift dropdown menu on Audio Loops • Export 16, 24 or 32 bit audio files • Set sampling frequency up to 192 kHz (frequencies above 48 kHz require an external audio device) • Internal audio routing • Sync with other apps or external devices using MIDI clock & MTC sync, master & slave • Record 4+ tracks simultaneously from USB pro-audio devices such as RME Babyface, Fireface & Focusrite • Support for multiple audio output when using compatible USB devices • Input monitoring What you get: • Unlimited audio & MIDI tracks • Unlocks all the available effects • Unlimited number of effects per channel • Export to WAV or MP3 • 64 bit audio engine • Export in 24, 32 and 64 bit uncompressed (WAV) format • 3D frequency spectrum view One-time, in app purchases available: • 10GB+ of Premium Royalty-Free WAV Loops & One-Shots • Exclusive release-ready Beats & editable n-Track Studio Projects • 400+ Sample Instruments TERMS OF USE http://ntrack.com/terms.php

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

n4 screens
TB Compressor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: TB Compressor at $8.99 against n's $29.90. TB Compressor also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 18) and review sentiment (82% vs 69%). n's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (301 vs 24). On rating, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

n costs $29.90 and TB Compressor $8.99 up front. n sells 18 one-off in-app purchases. TB Compressor asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TB Compressor holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: n has 301 ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of n's written reviews are positive against 82% of TB Compressor's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

n ships an update every 2 weeks, TB Compressor every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
n versus TB Compressor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameternTB Compressor
Price$29.90$8.99 — better
Rating4.6 (301 ratings)4.8 (24 ratings) — better
Positive reviews68.6% of reviews82.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings301 — better24
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size239 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developern-Track S.r.l.ToneBoosters

Customer experience

n

All ratings300 ratings
Positive89.7%
Neutral3.7%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews105 reviews
Positive68.6%
Neutral7.6%
Negative23.8%

TB Compressor

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

Bugs and requests

n

Reported bugs

13 issues
  • App crashes during export and file operations
  • Random file deletion after cleanup operations
  • Audio disappears when recording with external controllers
  • MIDI patch settings not saving correctly
  • Bluetooth headphone compatibility issues
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  • Track sync issues causing overdubbing misalignment
  • Automation settings randomly disabling
  • Master export producing lower volume levels
  • Content download timeout errors
  • Reverb aux clipping and distortion
  • Bass amp plugin producing ground noise
  • Audio interface connection crashes
  • Startup hangs and freezes

Requested features

12 requests
  • Audio ducking for podcasting
  • Punch-in/punch-out recording function
  • Track stacking/grouping like Logic Pro
  • Individual track export options (WAV, MP3, MP4)
  • Zoom out feature for long tracks
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  • Chord button/chord suggestions
  • Better language selection and translation
  • MIDI clock synchronization improvements
  • Patcher preset integration
  • Velocity-sensitive keyboard in MIDI editor
  • Mono output configuration for individual channels
  • Acoustic drum sound fixes

TB Compressor

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

18 purchases

n

One-time18
  • Electronic Elements$4.99
  • Real Live Drums$4.99
  • Elegance Piano$4.99
Show 15 more
  • Ultimate Hip Hop$4.99
  • Drum & Bass Toolkit$4.99
  • Rock Toolkit$4.99
  • Atlanta Rap$4.99
  • Blue Jazz$4.99
  • Eclectic Essentials$4.99
  • Vocal Samples Toolkit$4.99
  • Advanced Drum Patterns$4.99
  • Lo-Fi Keys$4.99
  • Trap Sax$4.99
  • Sunset Electric Guitar$4.99
  • Funk Essentials$4.99
  • Songwriter Guitar$4.99
  • Metal Guitar$9.99
  • Suite Sounds Bundle$29.99
None

TB Compressor

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is n free?
n costs $29.90, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is TB Compressor free?
TB Compressor costs $8.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, n or TB Compressor?
TB Compressor is rated higher. n averages 4.6 out of 5 from 301 ratings, while TB Compressor averages 4.8 from 24 ratings.
Do n or TB Compressor have ads?
Neither n nor TB Compressor shows ads.
Which is updated more often, n or TB Compressor?
n ships an update every 2 weeks, and TB Compressor every 2 months. Most recently, n was updated on October 20, 2026 and TB Compressor on October 9, 2026.

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