NYCompressor vs AK476
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.
AK476
This audio effect plugin provides dynamic control for vocals, drums, and bass. It excels at taming fast transients and adding punch to tracks, with a dual-mono feature for enhanced bus control.
- Fast attack time
- Wide release time range
- Dual-mono mode
- Tames fast transients
- Accentuates track punch
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AK476 is the perfect tool for vocals, drums, bass guitars, and any track where you need reliable, fast dynamic control. Able to tame the fastest transients, as well as accentuating the instant smack of your snare. Dual-mono feature gives you more control over your bus. There's a reason why it's a classic. Key Features: - Fast attack time - Wide range of release times - Dual-mono mode Available in AUv3 and standalone
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: AK476 at 4.4 against NYCompressor's 3.8. AK476 also leads on review sentiment (75% vs 50%) and chart position (#186 vs unranked). NYCompressor's advantage is iOS requirement (9.3 vs 15.0). 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 AK476 $7.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
AK476 holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 15 and 7 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of NYCompressor's written reviews are positive against 75% of AK476's.
| Parameter | NYCompressor | AK476 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $9.99 | $7.99 — better |
| Rating | 3.8 (15 ratings) | 4.4 (7 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 75.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 15 — better | 7 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | #186 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.3 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 30 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Christian Siedschlag | Aurora DSP |
Customer experience
NYCompressor
AK476
In-app purchases
NYCompressor
No in-app purchases
AK476
No in-app purchases
