Comparison

PSA1000 vs NoLimits2

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

NoLimits2

This high-end audio plugin offers advanced limiting capabilities for music production. It provides multiple algorithms for diverse sounds, from clean to saturated, with fine-tuning controls and LUFS metering. Compatible with major iOS music hosts.

Highlights
  • 4 distinct limiting algorithms
  • Clean to saturated sound options
  • Adjustable attack, release, and lookahead
  • Up to 8x oversampling
  • Stereo channel linking
  • LUFS loudness metering
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At the end of a long day at the mixing desk, when everything has finally fallen into place, comes the best moment (just before pouring that glass of whisky): load an instance of NoLimits2 at the end of the processing chain, turn that big gain knob, lean back and enjoy. Its predecessor, NoLimits, was certainly a highly acclaimed limiting plugin already and did a very good job for many years, but NoLimits2 definitely takes it to another level. From ultraclean to tastefully saturated, NoLimits2 will make your mixes louder in style. NoLimits2 is a highend audio limiting plugin featuring: - a comprehensive set of 4 different limiting algorithms - all of them follow entirely different limiting strategies, giving you a choice of really unique sounds - from clean to nicely saturated, it’s all there - further control over attack, release and lookahead times allow for even more finetuning - up to 8x oversampling to keep all harmonics of the more colourful modes in check - stereo channel linking - state-of-the-art LUFS loudness metering, compliant to all the latest standards NoLimits2 is an AUv3 plugin which is compatible with all relevant hosts on iOS, like Logic, Garageband, Cubasis,... you name it.

Screenshots

PSA10001 screens
NoLimits22 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: PSA1000 at every 9 months against NoLimits2's every 26 months. PSA1000 also leads on price ($9.99 vs $12.99). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume 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

PSA1000 costs $9.99 and NoLimits2 $12.99 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 NoLimits2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 5 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PSA1000 ships an update every 9 months, NoLimits2 every 26 months. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
PSA1000 versus NoLimits2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPSA1000NoLimits2
Price$9.99 — better$12.99
Rating5.0 (10 ratings)5.0 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings10 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 9 months — betterEvery 26 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.011
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB163 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%

NoLimits2

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

PSA1000

No in-app purchases

None

NoLimits2

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PSA1000 free?
PSA1000 costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is NoLimits2 free?
NoLimits2 costs $12.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, PSA1000 or NoLimits2?
PSA1000 and NoLimits2 are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 10 and 5 ratings respectively.
Do PSA1000 or NoLimits2 have ads?
Neither PSA1000 nor NoLimits2 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PSA1000 or NoLimits2?
PSA1000 ships an update every 9 months, and NoLimits2 every 26 months. Most recently, PSA1000 was updated on September 11, 2026 and NoLimits2 on September 21, 2026.

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