Comparison

Woodpressor vs LA Comp

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

Head to head
About

Woodpressor

This app offers a high-end audio compressor with classic controls and advanced features like auto gain, tube distortion, and adaptive threshold. It supports IAA and AUv3 plugin formats, allowing for flexible integration into your audio workflow. Save and sync presets across devices via iCloud Drive.

Highlights
  • Classic compressor controls
  • Auto gain
  • Tube distort
  • Adaptive Threshold
  • Side chain filter
  • Makeup Gain Limiter
  • iCloud preset syncing
Features
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Woodpressor is a high-end audio compressor. It is both a standalone app supporting IAA (Inter-App Audio) and an AUv3 audio unit plugin. It has all the classic compressor controls like "Threshold", "Attack", "Release", "Ratio", etc but also has some extra features not commonly found on other compressors : - Auto gain - Tube distort - Adaptive Threshold - Non-linear Release - Side chain filter (bandpass, highpass, lowpass or notch) - Makeup Gain Limiter - Brick-wall Limiter It also has it's own side chain mechanism as currently no or very little AUv3 hosts implement a side chain. Woodpressor can save/load user presets, especially useful in standalone mode (or for AUv3 hosts not having their own preset store) User Presets are written to iCloud Drive which makes them automatically available (and synced, and backed-up) on all devices (and all host apps or DAW's) running Woodpressor.

About

LA Comp

This audio effect plugin offers a vintage-inspired optical compressor with modern flexibility. It provides in-depth control over dynamics, tube flavors, and stereo width, allowing for precise sound shaping on vocals and mixes. Compatible across multiple platforms for on-the-go creativity.

Highlights
  • Vintage and modern optical compression
  • Multiple tube flavor options
  • Auto-Gain functionality
  • Emphasis frequency control
  • Stereo spread for width
  • Side-chain input
  • Cross-platform presets
Features
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Legendary sound with a modern twist. LA Comp reimagines a studio classic with unmistakable vintage tone bringing in-depth control. Whether you're crafting silky vocal lines or adding punch to your mix, it's got the soul of a legend with a twist of modern-day flexibility. Optical dynamics with ease. With side-chain, auto-gain, and in-depth control over tube and optical elements, you’ll have everything you need to shape your sound in ways you never imagined. Mix anywhere. Anytime. From the studio to your mobile rig, LA Comp is ready. With VST3, AAX, AU, and AUv3 compatibility across macOS, Windows, iPhone, and iPad, your sound goes wherever inspiration strikes—without compromising quality or control. Features -10 included cross-platform presets for instant inspiration -Auto-Gain to keep the focus on your dynamics -Analog warmth and drive with three tube flavors: Vintage, Modern, and Stock -Gain reduction (Mono or Stereo) and calculation options (RMS or Peak) -Emphasis frequency control for tailored compression -Stereo spread for enhanced width and space -Side-chain input for creative mixing and shaping -Allows external audio device use Fully compatible with VST3, AAX, AU, and AUv3.* *AUv3 and standalone only on iOS. Mac/PC (Sold separately) required for VST3 and AAX.

Screenshots

Woodpressor2 screens
LA Comp3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Woodpressor at 5.0 against LA Comp's 4.2. Woodpressor also leads on iOS requirement (9.3 vs 12.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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

Woodpressor costs $9.99 and LA Comp $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Woodpressor holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 5 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Woodpressor versus LA Comp: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWoodpressorLA Comp
Price$9.99$9.99
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better4.2 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings45 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.3 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWoodman's Immaculate Maple Syrup StudioOSC Audio

Customer experience

Woodpressor

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

LA Comp

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Woodpressor

No in-app purchases

None

LA Comp

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Woodpressor free?
Woodpressor costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is LA Comp free?
LA Comp costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Woodpressor or LA Comp?
Woodpressor is rated higher. Woodpressor averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while LA Comp averages 4.2 from 5 ratings.
Do Woodpressor or LA Comp have ads?
Neither Woodpressor nor LA Comp shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Woodpressor or LA Comp?
Woodpressor ships an update every 3 weeks, and LA Comp every 3 weeks. Most recently, Woodpressor was updated on October 24, 2026 and LA Comp on October 24, 2026.

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