NYCompressor vs ToneReady
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.
ToneReady
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Make your video sound better in one tap. ToneReady helps you instantly improve the audio of your performance videos — no editing skills needed. Simply pick a video, choose a sound mode, compare the result, and export a processed version. Perfect for creators who post performance videos, covers, or social media content. Features: • One-tap audio enhancement • Multiple pro sound modes (Solo Boost, Tube Fat, Tight Comp) • Before / after comparison • Fast export and easy sharing Upgrade to Pro to unlock all sound modes, remove watermark, and export without limitations. Upgrade your video sound today.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: ToneReady at Free against NYCompressor's $9.99. ToneReady also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 6 months). NYCompressor's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (9.3 vs 17.4). On 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
ToneReady is free to download; NYCompressor costs $9.99 up front. ToneReady sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. NYCompressor asks for nothing beyond the download.
NYCompressor ships an update every 6 months, ToneReady monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NYCompressor | ToneReady |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $9.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.8 (15 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 15 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 9.3 — better | 17.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Christian Siedschlag | Kazuto Suematsu |
In-app purchases
NYCompressor
No in-app purchases
ToneReady
- ToneReady Pro$4.99
