Comparison

PSA1000 vs TheStrip by DDMF

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

Head to head
About

PSA1000

This audio plugin emulates a classic '90s analog guitar preamp, offering rich saturation for various instruments and mix processing. It features independent channel controls, stereo widening, and phase manipulation for modern versatility.

Highlights
  • Analog saturation emulation
  • Independent left/right channel controls
  • Dry/Wet mix knob
  • Mid/Side processing
  • Stereo widening circuit
  • Phase Reverse switch
Features
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The PSA1000 Analog Saturation Unit plugin is a modern recreation of a '90s classic analog guitar preamp which is used in recording studios all around the world! It is used and "abused" for recording and characterizing not only guitars but also electric pianos, organs, synthesizers, electric basses and many other instruments. The original unit has found its place even in the mix stage for processing all type of sounds, as drum rooms, percussions, vocals, kicks, snares and sound fx too! For creating the PSA1000 Analog Saturation Unit plugin, Nembrini Audio has carefully modeled the original analog circuits and finely refined it by ear as all its products. Nembrini Audio also adds new features that brings the PSA1000 Analog Saturation Unit plugin to modern days: - Independent controls for left and right channels with individual and global links - Dry/Wet mix knob for both channels - Mid/Side operation - Spread circuit to widen the stereo field - Analog Link circuit to simulate the difference between left and right channels as in real analog world - Phase Reverse switch to take advantage of the original phase changes in the real analog unit when used in parallel - In and Out level knobs for maximum versatility Works as a standalone app, AudioUnit v3 effect, or Inter-App Audio effect

About

TheStrip by DDMF

This audio plugin offers a high-class mixing console experience with its EQ, gate, and compressor. It's designed for efficient CPU usage, allowing you to enhance the spectral and dynamic properties of your entire mix on iOS devices.

Highlights
  • High-class EQ, gate, and compressor
  • Low CPU usage
  • AUv3 and Inter-App-Audio support
  • Compatible with iOS DAWs
  • Full spectral and dynamic control
Features
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The Strip is the essential channel strip: the finest EQ, gate and compressor bundled in one beautifully designed plugin. Just slam this baby onto every channel in your project (which you easily can, because of its low CPU usage) and you’ll have the equivalent of a high-class mixing console on your hands. TheStrip puts you in complete control of the spectral and dynamic properties of your whole mix. TheStrip for iOS comes in AUv3 and Inter-App-Audio format for all your production needs on the iOS platform. It can be loaded in all the standard digital audio workstations available for iOS, like Garageband, Cubasis, AUM and the like. Its desktop counterpart has been an essential part of many a producer's daily audio work, and after a long waiting time, the port to iOS could finally be completed.

Screenshots

PSA10001 screens
TheStrip by DDMF2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: TheStrip by DDMF at $11.99 against PSA1000's $19.99. TheStrip by DDMF also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15). On rating, 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

PSA1000 costs $19.99 and TheStrip by DDMF $11.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for PSA1000 against 5.0 for TheStrip by DDMF. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 11 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PSA1000 ships an update every 17 months, TheStrip by DDMF every 20 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
PSA1000 versus TheStrip by DDMF: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPSA1000TheStrip by DDMF
Price$19.99$11.99 — better
Rating5.0 (10 ratings)5.0 (11 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1011 — better
Update frequencyEvery 17 months — betterEvery 20 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS1511.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNembrini AudioChristian Siedschlag

Customer experience

PSA1000

All ratings10 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

TheStrip by DDMF

All ratings11 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

PSA1000

No in-app purchases

None

TheStrip by DDMF

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PSA1000 free?
PSA1000 costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is TheStrip by DDMF free?
TheStrip by DDMF costs $11.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, PSA1000 or TheStrip by DDMF?
PSA1000 and TheStrip by DDMF are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 10 and 11 ratings respectively.
Do PSA1000 or TheStrip by DDMF have ads?
Neither PSA1000 nor TheStrip by DDMF shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PSA1000 or TheStrip by DDMF?
PSA1000 ships an update every 17 months, and TheStrip by DDMF every 20 months. Most recently, PSA1000 was updated on October 24, 2026 and TheStrip by DDMF on October 7, 2026.

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