Comparison

Stereo Graphic EQ AUv3 Plugin vs TB Compressor

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

Head to head
About

Stereo Graphic EQ AUv3 Plugin

A 10-band stereo graphic equalizer plugin for iOS DAWs. It offers independent control of left and right channels with +/- 12dB adjustments and peak/RMS monitoring. Suitable for master effects and part of a suite of audio plugins.

Highlights
  • 10-band stereo graphic equalizer
  • Independent left/right channel control
  • +/- 12dB adjustment range
  • Peak and RMS stereo meters
  • AUv3 compatible
  • Master effect suitable
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This is an AUv3 compatible stereo graphic equalizer plugin which can be used as a plugin with your favourite DAW such as Cubasis, Auria, Meteor or GarageBand. The 10 band stereo equalizer allows independent manipulation of both stereo channels with adjustments of +/- 12dB. It provides stereo meters capable of monitoring peak and rms so suitable as a master effect. This is one of a suite of AUv3 compatible plugins which will also be available from 4Pockets

About

TB Compressor

This professional audio plugin offers mastering-grade compression and dynamics processing for iOS devices. It features advanced controls like soft knee, parallel, upward/downward, and band-limited compression, with real-time visual feedback and an interactive interface.

Highlights
  • Mastering-grade compression
  • Upward and downward compression
  • External side-chain input
  • Band-limited and spatially selective compression
  • Real-time interactive display
  • Audition function for compressor and side chain
  • Integrated spectrum analyzer
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Say Hi! to your new favourite iOS compressor AUv3 plugin! ToneBoosters Compressor is an AUv3 plugin for professional, mastering-grade compression and dynamics processing. This flexible plug-in has all the features you will ever need, such as: - Soft knee compression - Parallel compression - Upward and downward compression - External side-chain input (if supported by the host) - Band-limited compression - Spatially selective compression This compressor is suitable for every compression task and beyond: - Track compression - Bus and master bus compression - De-essing and de-harshing using the band-limited compression feature The user interface shows compression in action, with a real-time and interactive display of levels, gains and curves. Assisted sliders provide guidance to accurately adjust threshold, makeup and range parameters. Want to hear what signal elements are affected by compression? Hit the audition button and listen to everything that is changed by the compressor in isolation. The side-chain editor allows you to adjust the frequency response of the side chain, and has an integrated spectrum analyzer. You can select which channels the side chain listens to, including selection of mid or side channels. Obviously we have provided an audition button for the side chain as well! Imagine you could just compress the mid or side channel, and apply compression to a specific frequency range only. Dynamically make space for elements without having to compress the full mix; de-ess those sibilant vocals in the mid channel; soothe those harsh frequencies; the possibilities are endless. This is all possible with the compression zone feature. The ToneBoosters Compressor app captures the microphone (or external sound card) input and processes the signals in real time. To use it as a plug-in, use an AUv3-compatible host app such as Steinberg Cubasis, Apple Garageband, Audio Evolution Mobile Studio, Auria, AUM, or others. ToneBoosters Compressor will appear in the list of Audio Unit extensions for effect plug-ins. Key features: - The same professional sound as the acclaimed desktop version - Ultra-low harmonic distortion, even with very short attack and release times (THD less than -100dB at 1kHz, depending on the selected compression mode) - Full-fledged side-chain equalizer - Audition function for compressor and side chain - Integrated spectrum analyzer for output and side chain - Variable release curve shape and release time - Upward and downward compression - Signal-adaptive release - Auto make up - Range parameter to limit the amount of compression - Dry/wet (amount) control for parallel compression - Zero latency (for live use) or lookahead mode (for studio use) - Interactive user interface with assisted sliders, curve and gain visualization - Undo/redo, and A/B comparison - Color themes for the user interface - Max screen support in Garageband - Optimised for iPad and compatible with iPhone and iPod Touch What you should know: - Licenses acquired for this platform are not compatible with other platforms. - Audio Unit (AUv3) extensions require an iPad mini 2, iPad 4 or later models.

Screenshots

Stereo Graphic EQ AUv3 Plugin2 screens
TB Compressor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: TB Compressor at 4.8 against Stereo Graphic EQ AUv3 Plugin's 4.5. Stereo Graphic EQ AUv3 Plugin's advantage is price ($5.99 vs $8.99) and iOS requirement (9.3 vs 13.0). On review sentiment, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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

Stereo Graphic EQ AUv3 Plugin costs $5.99 and TB Compressor $8.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TB Compressor holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 24 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of Stereo Graphic EQ AUv3 Plugin's written reviews are positive against 82% of TB Compressor's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Stereo Graphic EQ AUv3 Plugin versus TB Compressor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStereo Graphic EQ AUv3 PluginTB Compressor
Price$5.99 — better$8.99
Rating4.5 (11 ratings)4.8 (24 ratings) — better
Positive reviews77.8% of reviews82.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1124 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.3 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer4Pockets.comToneBoosters

Customer experience

Stereo Graphic EQ AUv3 Plugin

All ratings11 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative9.1%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive77.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative22.2%

TB Compressor

All ratings24 ratings
Positive95.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative4.2%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive82.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative17.6%

In-app purchases

None

Stereo Graphic EQ AUv3 Plugin

No in-app purchases

None

TB Compressor

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Stereo Graphic EQ AUv3 Plugin free?
Stereo Graphic EQ AUv3 Plugin costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is TB Compressor free?
TB Compressor costs $8.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Stereo Graphic EQ AUv3 Plugin or TB Compressor?
TB Compressor is rated higher. Stereo Graphic EQ AUv3 Plugin averages 4.5 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while TB Compressor averages 4.8 from 24 ratings.
Do Stereo Graphic EQ AUv3 Plugin or TB Compressor have ads?
Neither Stereo Graphic EQ AUv3 Plugin nor TB Compressor shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Stereo Graphic EQ AUv3 Plugin or TB Compressor?
Stereo Graphic EQ AUv3 Plugin ships an update every 2 months, and TB Compressor every 2 months. Most recently, Stereo Graphic EQ AUv3 Plugin was updated on October 20, 2026 and TB Compressor on October 24, 2026.

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