NYCompressor vs TB DualVCF
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
NYCompressor
A professional audio compressor plugin for iOS devices, offering versatile dynamics management for music production. It supports various hosts and provides features like sidechaining and parallel compression for achieving desired mix effects.
- Compression ratio up to 1:10
- Optional key signal filtering
- True sidechaining
- Hard/soft knee
- Parallel (New York) compression
- Independent L/R or Mid/Side compression
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A professional compressor plugin for iOS. Compatible with Garageband, Cubasis, AuriaPro and other AUv3 or Inter App Audio compatible hosts. The NYCompressor is the ideal workhorse when it comes to dynamics management in a mix. From gentle compression for glueing your mix together to heavy drum compression for the ultimate punch: NYCompressor can do it all. Features: – Compression ratio up to 1:10. – Optional key signal filtering. – True sidechaining (4 inputs, needs to be supported by host) – Hard/soft knee. – Parallel (New York) compression. – Independent L/R or Mid/Side compression. Planned, designed and lovingly handcrafted by DDMF, a renowned audio software company from Southern Germany.
TB DualVCF
This app offers a dual analog filter plug-in for music production, providing a wide range of vintage filter models to shape sound. It features intuitive modulation and envelope followers for creative audio exploration, compatible with AUv3 hosts.
- Dual analog filter sections
- Dozens of vintage filter models
- Envelope followers
- Intuitive modulation editor
- AUv3 plug-in compatibility
- Real-time audio processing
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Dual VCF - the ultimate dynamic filtering AUv3 plug-in! Dual VCF adds motion, shape, and colour. It produces evolving rhythmic movement and complex dynamic filter shapes. It contains dozens of analog filter models with that sought-after sound of the 70s, 80s and 90s. Combined with envelope followers and intuitive modulation editors, it provides almost infinite possibilities for creative aural exploration. Dual VCF features two filter sections, each supporting dozens of low-pass, high-pass and band-pass filter types. Every type is painstakenly modeled after analog filter types found in analog gear, analog synthesizers, and alike, including non-linear filter behavior. Dial in that characterstic 70s, 80s or 90s filter to add some analog flavor to your tracks! Each filter's cut-off frequency and resonance can be sequenced with an intuitive, free-running or beat-synced modulation editor. Seamlessly switch between sine, triangle, noise, or user-defined modulation waveforms. In addition, these parameters can also be modulated with the built-in envelope follower. The ToneBoosters DualVCF 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 DualVCF will appear in the list of Audio Unit extensions for effect plug-ins. How to use DualVCF as AUv3 plugin in a host program, start your favourite AUv3 host app (Steinberg Cubasis, Apple Garageband, Audio Evolution Mobile Studio, Auria, AUM, or others) and add TB DualVCF as Audio Unit insert effect to a track or output bus. See below on how to use Audio Units in various host apps. Key features: - The same professional sound as the acclaimed desktop version - Two analog filter sections with dozens of filter designs - Intuitive modulation editor for creative, rhythmic and evolving effects - 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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: TB DualVCF at 4.9 against NYCompressor's 3.8. TB DualVCF also leads on review sentiment (80% vs 50%) and price ($4.99 vs $9.99). NYCompressor's advantage is iOS requirement (9.3 vs 13.0). 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
NYCompressor costs $9.99 and TB DualVCF $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
TB DualVCF holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 15 and 18 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of NYCompressor's written reviews are positive against 80% of TB DualVCF's.
NYCompressor ships an update every 6 months, TB DualVCF every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NYCompressor | TB DualVCF |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $9.99 | $4.99 — better |
| Rating | 3.8 (15 ratings) | 4.9 (18 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 80.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 15 | 18 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | #190 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.3 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Christian Siedschlag | ToneBoosters |
Customer experience
NYCompressor
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In-app purchases
NYCompressor
No in-app purchases
TB DualVCF
No in-app purchases









