Comparison

Pumphouse vs Transit

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

Head to head
About

Pumphouse

This app provides a sidechain pumping effect for iOS DAWs lacking native support. It combines a compressor with a step sequencer to drive an envelope generator, allowing for sidechain compression without external inputs. Achieve a popular audio effect easily with its intuitive interface.

Highlights
  • Sidechain pumping effect
  • Integrated compressor
  • Step sequencer
  • Envelope generator
  • Easy-to-understand interface
Features
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What do you do when you need the sidechain pumping effect in an iOS DAW that doesn't have sidechaining? Pumphouse to the rescue! Pumphouse is a simple and excellent compressor (taken straight from our RoughRider 2 codebase) coupled with a step sequencer driving an envelope generator. In this manner, you can sidechain-compress your pads or bassline against a 1-measure pattern, no other inputs required. With an easy-to-understand interface, Pumphouse is a quick method for getting That Sound. Pumphouse requires transport information to work. Please note that some iOS AUv3 hosts do not have a transport. (At this time, Auria Pro that we're aware of.) There is an Inter-App Audio version supplied, but it also requires transport info. We have tested and approve the AUv3 with AudioBus 3, Cubasis, GarageBand, AUM, ModStep, Zmors Modular, and Beatmaker 3.

About

Transit

Create dynamic audio transitions for music production. This plugin offers a multi-FX system with 18 effect modules and a motion sequencer for building excitement and adding ear candy to your mixes. Ideal for build-ups, drops, risers, and sweeps.

Highlights
  • Multi-FX plugin
  • 18 effect modules
  • Macro Control automation
  • Motion Sequencer
  • DAW-sync'ed transitions
  • Live performance mode
  • Build-ups, drops, risers, sweeps
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This plugin kills static mixes! We teamed up with Andrew Huang to create Transit: A multi-FX plugin that’ll give your mix transitions super powers. Use it for build-ups, drops, motion effects, risers and sweeps – and keep your listeners constantly engaged. An Easier Way To Create Better Transitions: Transit hosts 18 powerful effect-modules, freely loadable across 7 slots. All effect parameters can be linked to a global Macro Control, which you automate to create complex FX transitions with one knob movement. A Creative Playground: The 18 effect modules in Transit are purpose-designed for transition duties. You get classic modulation effects, distortion and degradation options, motion FX, reverb, delay, two filter types – and even a synth oscillator and noise generator for adding risers and sweeps to your transitions. The Motion Sequencer: Switch from Macro Mode to Sequencer Mode to program and trigger DAW-sync’ed transitions with the click of a button. Each transition will start exactly at the next bar. This is ideal for live use. Or for writing perfectly timed automations into your mix session without entering the automation lanes. What's new in the iOS version: * Play View: A view that lets you trigger and control transitions without the visual clutter. * Ability to zoom in on individual modules for increased precision. * Easy-export your desktop presets to iOS by hitting the "E" key in your desktop version (v1.2 or later) and following the instructions. TL;DR * The ultimate plugin for creating complex, hand-raising, and jaw-dropping FX transitions with one knob movement * Perfect for building excitement between song parts and adding little moments of ear candy to your productions * Can be controlled with a single Macro Knob or a Motion Sequencer that triggers DAW-sync’ed automations at the click of a button * Engage “Sequencer Loop” mode to use Transit as an LFO tool for constant FX movements across entire tracks * A creative playground, suitable for both studio and live use

Screenshots

Pumphouse2 screens
Transit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Pumphouse at $0.99 against Transit's $29.99. Pumphouse also leads on rating (4.3 vs 3.8) and update cadence (every 4 months vs every 9 months). Transit's advantage is ratings volume (19 vs 6). On review sentiment, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Pumphouse costs $0.99 and Transit $29.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pumphouse holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 19 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of Pumphouse's written reviews are positive against 55% of Transit's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pumphouse ships an update every 4 months, Transit every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Pumphouse versus Transit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPumphouseTransit
Price$0.99 — better$29.99
Rating4.3 (6 ratings) — better3.8 (19 ratings)
Positive reviews55.6% of reviews — better54.5% of reviews
Number of ratings619 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 9 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB89 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAudio Damage, Inc.Baby Audio Inc.

Customer experience

Pumphouse

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews36 reviews
Positive55.6%
Neutral2.8%
Negative41.7%

Transit

All ratings19 ratings
Positive68.4%
Neutral5.3%
Negative26.3%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive54.5%
Neutral4.5%
Negative40.9%

In-app purchases

None

Pumphouse

No in-app purchases

None

Transit

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pumphouse free?
Pumphouse costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Transit free?
Transit costs $29.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Pumphouse or Transit?
Pumphouse is rated higher. Pumphouse averages 4.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Transit averages 3.8 from 19 ratings.
Do Pumphouse or Transit have ads?
Neither Pumphouse nor Transit shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pumphouse or Transit?
Pumphouse ships an update every 4 months, and Transit every 9 months. Most recently, Pumphouse was updated on November 1, 2026 and Transit on October 30, 2026.

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