Mix Bus Compressor vs Chorus Pedal
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Mix Bus Compressor
This audio plugin offers ultra-transparent compression with exceptionally low harmonic distortion. Its unique design provides immediate response without adding latency or phase distortion, making it ideal for real-time audio processing. The scalable interface ensures a clear visual experience on all iOS devices.
- Ultra-low harmonic distortion
- Unique envelope follower
- Immediate response time
- No added latency
- No phase distortion
- Scalable user interface
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This compressor has the lowest total harmonic distortion of any plugin we have seen, including desktop units. At the heart of it is a unique envelope follower design that makes it possible to compress the signal without creating distortion harmonics. On the spectrum of compressor tone that ranges from "vintage analog" to "pristine digital", this plugin sits at the extreme end of low-noise digital clarity, but it is different from other low-noise digital designs because it doesn't use digital look-ahead. Therefore its response time is immediate, it adds no extra delay to the signal chain, and it works great for processing real-time performance effects. It uses no oversampling so there is no phase distortion or loss of high-frequency energy from anti-aliasing filters. It also uses no digital-style filters (FIR filters) and no digital look-ahead, so it adds no additional latency to the signal chain. Although it is not a model of an existing piece analog hardware, every component of its signal path is realizable in the analog domain. We think of it as a digital model of our ideal analog compressor: it could exist as an analog circuit but would be very expensive to build with physical analog electronic parts. The user interface is 100% scalable, designed specifically for iOS, so it looks beautiful at any screen size or orientation, from tiny portrait views in AUM on iPhone to the largest full-screen views on iPad Pro.
Chorus Pedal
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Chorus Pedal delivers lush, swirling chorus effects that add depth and dimension to your guitar, bass, synth, or vocal tracks. Inspired by classic analog chorus pedals, this AUv3 audio unit brings warm, shimmering modulation to your iOS music production setup. Whether you're recording in your favorite DAW like GarageBand, AUM, or Cubasis, or jamming in standalone mode, Chorus Pedal is designed to integrate seamlessly into your workflow. Simply insert it as an AUv3 effect, dial in your sound with the intuitive knob controls, and let your tone soar. MIDI Control Built In: • Built-in MIDI Pad: Control effect parameters hands-free using the included on-screen MIDI pad — perfect for live performance. • External MIDI Support: Connect your favorite MIDI controller or external device for seamless hands-free operation. • Flexible Integration: Map parameters to suit your playing style and setup. Key Features: • Studio-quality chorus effect with rich modulation • AUv3 plugin support — works with any compatible host • Standalone mode with built-in MIDI pad • External MIDI device support for hands-free control • Easy-to-use pedal interface with precise control • Low-latency processing for real-time performance • Perfect companion for Studio Camera and other music apps Note: This app requires an AUv3-compatible host app (such as GarageBand, AUM, or Cubasis) to function as a plugin. In standalone mode, it operates as an audio effects processor with full MIDI control. Download Chorus Pedal today and give your music the lush, animated texture it deserves.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Chorus Pedal at $0.99 against Mix Bus Compressor's $5.99. Chorus Pedal also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks). Mix Bus Compressor's advantage is iOS requirement (10.2 vs 17.4). 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
Mix Bus Compressor costs $5.99 and Chorus Pedal $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Mix Bus Compressor ships an update every 6 weeks, Chorus Pedal every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Mix Bus Compressor | Chorus Pedal |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $5.99 | $0.99 — better |
| Rating | 3.9 (8 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 10.2 — better | 17.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Blue Mangoo Consulting Company Limited | Rafael Guilherme Bertholdo |
In-app purchases
Mix Bus Compressor
No in-app purchases
Chorus Pedal
No in-app purchases
Questions
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