Lightning Headset Test vs Fair Limiter
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Lightning Headset Test
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HeadSet Test Tool
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 in-app purchases: Lightning Headset Test at none against Fair Limiter's 1. Lightning Headset Test also leads on iOS requirement (9.3 vs 14.0). Fair Limiter's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 7 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. Lightning Headset Test asks for nothing beyond the download.
Lightning Headset Test ships an update every 7 months, Fair Limiter monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and August 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Lightning Headset Test | Fair Limiter |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.4 (8 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 8 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 9.3 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hangzhou Crysound Electronics Co., Ltd. | Jan Maes |
In-app purchases
Lightning Headset Test
No in-app purchases
Fair Limiter
- Fair Limiter Activation$11.99
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