# n vs TB Compressor

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.

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.

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.

n ships an update every 2 weeks, TB Compressor every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | n | TB Compressor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $29.90 | **$8.99** |
| Rating | [4.6 (301 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/n-track-studio-pro-daw/id1160793386/reviews) | **[4.8 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tb-compressor/id1517791397/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **301** | 24 |
| Positive reviews | 68.6% of reviews | **82.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 239 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [n-Track S.r.l.](https://appshunter.io/developer/402685768) | [ToneBoosters](https://appshunter.io/developer/1472446500) |

## What reviewers say

### n

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/n-track-studio-pro-daw/id1160793386)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Electronic Elements | $4.99 | one-time |
| Real Live Drums | $4.99 | one-time |
| Elegance Piano | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Hip Hop | $4.99 | one-time |
| Drum & Bass Toolkit | $4.99 | one-time |
| Rock Toolkit | $4.99 | one-time |
| Atlanta Rap | $4.99 | one-time |
| Blue Jazz | $4.99 | one-time |
| Eclectic Essentials | $4.99 | one-time |
| Vocal Samples Toolkit | $4.99 | one-time |
| Advanced Drum Patterns | $4.99 | one-time |
| Lo-Fi Keys | $4.99 | one-time |
| Trap Sax | $4.99 | one-time |
| Sunset Electric Guitar | $4.99 | one-time |
| Funk Essentials | $4.99 | one-time |
| Songwriter Guitar | $4.99 | one-time |
| Metal Guitar | $9.99 | one-time |
| Suite Sounds Bundle | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎵 Comprehensive DAW with extensive features and effects
- 💰 Affordable one-time purchase option (no subscription required)
- 🔧 Responsive developer team with frequent updates
- 🎹 Strong MIDI recording and sequencing capabilities
- 🎚️ Extensive built-in effects and AUv3/IAA plugin support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
- 💾 Data loss and file deletion problems
- 🔊 Audio quality issues (low volume, thin sound)
- ⚠️ Export functionality unreliable and often crashes
- 🎚️ Limited sound effects compared to newer competitors

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### TB Compressor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tb-compressor/id1517791397)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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 24, 2026 and TB Compressor on October 9, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*