Comparison

Multi vs Fair Limiter

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

Head to head
About

Multi

This audio compressor plugin offers multi-band processing for precise control over different frequency ranges. It features a modern interface with stereo meters and adjustable parameters for each of the four bands, ideal for detailed audio mixing.

Highlights
  • Multi-band compression with 4 bands
  • Adjustable threshold, ratio, gain, attack, release per band
  • Automatic gain (make-up) mode
  • Frequency domain splitting with crossover controls
  • Gate and peak lights for each band
  • Mute specific frequency bands
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This is a AUv3 compatible audio compressor which can be used as plugin with your favourite DAW such as Cubasis, Meteor, Auria or GarageBand. It supports a modern graphical interface and presets with stereo meters for monitoring signal levels. An audio compressor is used to reduce the volume levels of loud sounds above a specified threshold and amplify quiet parts thus reducing an audio signals dynamic range. The dynamic volume changes of a recording means that the overall level of the compressed recording can be increased inside your mix. The recording will also sit inside your whole mix much more easily. There are times when you need to apply different amounts of compression to specific frequency bands such as when compressing drums. In these cases you can isolate say the kick drum and the snare, providing a boost to the kick, while suppressing the snare. This multi band compressor allows you to define 4 bands, with separate threshold, ratio, gain, attack and release times for each. We also provide an automatic gain mode, often referred to as make-up which automatically boosts the signal as you decrease the threshold. Once the compressor gate is triggered simply adjust the gain to suite. This effect effectively splits the frequency domain into 4 bands using 3 crossover controls. We provide gate and peak lights for all four compression bands as well as allowing you to mute specific bands which might be useful if you are wanting to remove a frequency range from the mix. This is one of a suite of AUv3 compatible plugins which will also soon be available from 4Pockets.

About

Fair Limiter

This audio unit plugin emulates the classic Fairchild 670 tube compressor and limiter, offering its renowned sonic character. It provides comprehensive controls, including sidechain filters and boost, for detailed audio shaping. A free version is available for testing, with a one-time purchase to remove limitations.

Highlights
  • AUv3 plugin for DAWs
  • Fairchild 670 emulation
  • Sidechain filters and boost
  • Variable-Mu compression
  • Stereo or Mid/Side setup
  • 6386 tube simulation
Features
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Fair Limiter is an AUv3 audio unit plugin that digitally replicates the Fairchild 670, a legendary and highly esteemed tube compressor/limiter renowned for its outstanding audio quality and unique sonic character. Features: - Use as an AUv3 plugin in GarageBand, Logic Pro, AUM, or other DAW - Digital emulation of the Fairchild 670 - Features all the controls of the legacy Fairchild 670 - Adds additional control with the sidechain filters and boost - Variable-Mu compression - Fast attack, slow release times - 6386 tube simulation - Stereo or Mid/Side setup - Linking of stereo controls and sidechain output The free version allows you to test Fair Limiter completely, but every minute the limiter will be silent for 3 seconds. To remove these limits there is a one time in-app purchase.

Screenshots

Multi1 screens
Fair Limiter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Fair Limiter at Free against Multi's $5.99. Fair Limiter also leads on rating (4.4 vs 3.3) and update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). Multi's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On review sentiment, ratings volume, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Fair Limiter is free to download; Multi costs $5.99 up front. Fair Limiter sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Multi asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Fair Limiter holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 8 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 50% and 50% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Multi ships an update every 2 months, Fair Limiter monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 6, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Multi versus Fair Limiter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMultiFair Limiter
Price$5.99Free — better
Rating3.3 (3 ratings)4.4 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings38 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS13 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer4Pockets.comJan Maes

Customer experience

Multi

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Fair Limiter

All ratings8 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral12.5%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

None

Multi

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Fair Limiter

One-time1
  • Fair Limiter Activation$11.99

Questions

Is Multi free?
Multi costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Fair Limiter free?
Fair Limiter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Multi or Fair Limiter?
Fair Limiter is rated higher. Multi averages 3.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Fair Limiter averages 4.4 from 8 ratings.
Do Multi or Fair Limiter have ads?
Neither Multi nor Fair Limiter shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Multi or Fair Limiter?
Multi ships an update every 2 months, and Fair Limiter monthly. Most recently, Multi was updated on September 6, 2026 and Fair Limiter on September 27, 2026.

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