Comparison

Visual Multi vs Ed Harcourt

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

Head to head
About

Visual Multi

This audio effect plugin offers multi-band compression and expansion with real-time visual feedback. It allows detailed manipulation of specific frequency ranges within your audio, ideal for mastering or individual track processing. Configure up to four bands with drag-and-drop controls for precise dynamic adjustments.

Highlights
  • 4 distinct frequency bands
  • Assignable compressor or expander
  • Real-time spectrum analyzer
  • Drag-and-drop band configuration
  • Save and compare up to 3 mixes
  • Custom preset creation and management
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This is an AUv3 compatible visual effect plugin which is intended for use inside your favourite DAW such as Cubasis, Auria, Meteor, AUM etc. It will not function as a standalone app. Visual Compressor is a 4 band compressor/expander which has the ability to analyse audio in real time giving an accurate and reliable spectrum representation of your signal as well as visual feedback of compression or expansion levels. It's uses range from final mastering of songs to dynamic manipulation and EQing of drum tracks. What makes this different from a normal compressor is the ability to compress or expand frequency ranges rather than the whole mix, with up to 4 bands available. This allows you to say tighten up a wayward snare drum while adding that extra punch to the bass drum while leaving the rest of the track intact. Each of the 4 configurable frequency bands can be modified using drag and drop operations directly on the graph making it easy to understand and quick to configure. Turn on the labelling option for colour coded details. Each band can function as an EQ allowing raising and lowering the bands gain by +/-24dB. You can assign either a compressor or expander to each of the bands. The compressor allows you to compress excessively loud sounds that exceed a specified threshold. Each band has configurable attack, release and ratio settings. The expander can be used to expand sound exceeding the threshold while compressing anything below it. This makes it useful for adding dynamics or even for noise reduction of a specific band. Each band has mute and solo buttons so you can audition what is coming through a certain band, great for use during band frequency setup. There is also a bypass option which removes a band from use and reduces CPU load. You can load and save custom presets as well as copy and paste settngs between instances. This is great if you need to setup multiple instances with the same settings. One of the cool features is the ability to save up to 3 mixes and switch between them for comparision. These mixes are actually saved as part of custom presets and as the saved state in your DAW. This is the third of three products which will make up part of the 'visual' range of effects. Main Features: ○ 4 distinct frequency bands. ○ Assignable Compressor or Expander. ○ +/-24dB gain per band. ○ Assignable Q to control precise crossovers. ○ Spectrum Analyser with 'Pre' and 'Post' monitoring. ○ Vertical shift and scale options for the spectrum. ○ Mute and Solo buttons for each band. ○ Save & Compare up to 3 separate mixes. ○ Bypass option to remove a band and reduce CPU load. ○ Create and save custom presets. ○ Copy / Paste presets between instances. ○ Compressor / Limiter with Auto Makup Gain. ○ Twin VU meters with RMS/Peak display as well as peak and gate lights per band. ○ Brick wall limiter. ○ Quick Reset options for each section of the effect.

About

Ed Harcourt

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Go backstage and behind-the-scenes with Ed Harcourt in his exclusive mobile app. Sign up to enjoy: • Live Broadcasts featuring Ed • Exclusive music and art • Behind the scenes footage • Post to fan wall - interact with fans and Ed! • Premium only giveaways • Exclusive offers • Access to all areas of the platform SUBSCRIPTIONS The app offers subscriptions to unlock premium digital content. • Payment will be charged to Apple Account at confirmation of purchase • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. • Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. IN-APP PRODUCTS The app offers the option to purchase virtual coins and use them to send animated gifts to the artist during live broadcasts • Payment will be charged to Apple Account at confirmation of purchase • Each user will have a digital wallet where they can check their 'coin' balance and purchase more coins • Each user's wallet is linked to their app account, thus re-installing the app or logging in on a different device won't make them lose their current coins Our Full EULA is available here: https://www.fan.direct/platform-user-agreement/.

Screenshots

Visual Multi4 screens
Ed Harcourt3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Ed Harcourt at Free against Visual Multi's $8.99. Ed Harcourt also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 37 months). Visual Multi's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Ed Harcourt is free to download; Visual Multi costs $8.99 up front. Ed Harcourt sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $54.99 per year. Visual Multi asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Visual Multi ships an update every 37 months, Ed Harcourt every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Visual Multi versus Ed Harcourt: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVisual MultiEd Harcourt
Price$8.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 37 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS1414.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB42 MB
Age rating4+12+
Developer4Pockets.comAccess Experiences Ltd

In-app purchases

None

Visual Multi

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

Ed Harcourt

Subscriptions1
  • Yearly Membership$54.991 Year
One-time6
  • 100 coins$0.99
  • 500 coins$3.99
  • 1000 coins$6.99
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  • 2500 coins$14.99
  • 5000 coins$25.99
  • 10000 coins$40.99

Questions

Is Visual Multi free?
Visual Multi costs $8.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ed Harcourt free?
Ed Harcourt is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Visual Multi or Ed Harcourt have ads?
Neither Visual Multi nor Ed Harcourt shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Visual Multi or Ed Harcourt?
Visual Multi ships an update every 37 months, and Ed Harcourt every 2 months. Most recently, Visual Multi was updated on October 16, 2026 and Ed Harcourt on October 2, 2026.

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