Comparison

NYCompressor vs Tapko Cleaner

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

Tapko Cleaner

Features
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Tapko Cleaner is a fast, musical voice cleanup plugin built for creators, streamers, podcasters, and musicians. It works out of the box without listening to noise, and it also offers **Listen to Noise** when you want a quick room-noise match. The result is a smooth gate and optional suppression that keeps speech clear and natural. Tapko Cleaner is actively developed with regular updates, refinements, and new features based on user feedback. KEY FEATURES: - Listen to Noise: auto-estimate your noise floor and starting settings - Works immediately without a noise-listen step - Smooth gate controls: Sensitivity, Reduction, and Smoothness - Optional noise suppression with multiple intensity modes - Zero latency for live performance - Low CPU usage for efficient real-time processing - Live in-slider visual feedback for easier learning and faster tuning - Save and recall profiles for different environments - AUv3 plugin support for compatible iOS hosts GREAT FOR: - Live looping and other real-time performance workflows - Podcast and voiceover cleanup - Streaming and live speech - Vocal practice and demos - Cleaning noisy room recordings on the go ADVANCED WORKFLOW: 1. Tap **Listen to Noise** while the room is quiet. 2. Enable suppression if needed. 3. Adjust Sensitivity so voice opens naturally while background stays controlled. 4. Save a profile for your setup.

Screenshots

NYCompressor1 screens
Tapko Cleaner2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Tapko Cleaner at $1.99 against NYCompressor's $9.99. NYCompressor's advantage is iOS requirement (9.3 vs 18). On ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

NYCompressor costs $9.99 and Tapko Cleaner $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
NYCompressor versus Tapko Cleaner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNYCompressorTapko Cleaner
Price$9.99$1.99 — better
Rating3.8 (15 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings15 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.3 — better18
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChristian SiedschlagDavid Lars Guva

In-app purchases

None

NYCompressor

No in-app purchases

None

Tapko Cleaner

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NYCompressor free?
NYCompressor costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tapko Cleaner free?
Tapko Cleaner costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do NYCompressor or Tapko Cleaner have ads?
Neither NYCompressor nor Tapko Cleaner shows ads.

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