Comparison

TB Compressor vs BLEASS Saturator

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

Head to head
About

TB Compressor

This professional audio plugin offers mastering-grade compression and dynamics processing for iOS devices. It features advanced controls like soft knee, parallel, upward/downward, and band-limited compression, with real-time visual feedback and an interactive interface.

Highlights
  • Mastering-grade compression
  • Upward and downward compression
  • External side-chain input
  • Band-limited and spatially selective compression
  • Real-time interactive display
  • Audition function for compressor and side chain
  • Integrated spectrum analyzer
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Say Hi! to your new favourite iOS compressor AUv3 plugin! ToneBoosters Compressor is an AUv3 plugin for professional, mastering-grade compression and dynamics processing. This flexible plug-in has all the features you will ever need, such as: - Soft knee compression - Parallel compression - Upward and downward compression - External side-chain input (if supported by the host) - Band-limited compression - Spatially selective compression This compressor is suitable for every compression task and beyond: - Track compression - Bus and master bus compression - De-essing and de-harshing using the band-limited compression feature The user interface shows compression in action, with a real-time and interactive display of levels, gains and curves. Assisted sliders provide guidance to accurately adjust threshold, makeup and range parameters. Want to hear what signal elements are affected by compression? Hit the audition button and listen to everything that is changed by the compressor in isolation. The side-chain editor allows you to adjust the frequency response of the side chain, and has an integrated spectrum analyzer. You can select which channels the side chain listens to, including selection of mid or side channels. Obviously we have provided an audition button for the side chain as well! Imagine you could just compress the mid or side channel, and apply compression to a specific frequency range only. Dynamically make space for elements without having to compress the full mix; de-ess those sibilant vocals in the mid channel; soothe those harsh frequencies; the possibilities are endless. This is all possible with the compression zone feature. The ToneBoosters Compressor app captures the microphone (or external sound card) input and processes the signals in real time. To use it as a plug-in, use an AUv3-compatible host app such as Steinberg Cubasis, Apple Garageband, Audio Evolution Mobile Studio, Auria, AUM, or others. ToneBoosters Compressor will appear in the list of Audio Unit extensions for effect plug-ins. Key features: - The same professional sound as the acclaimed desktop version - Ultra-low harmonic distortion, even with very short attack and release times (THD less than -100dB at 1kHz, depending on the selected compression mode) - Full-fledged side-chain equalizer - Audition function for compressor and side chain - Integrated spectrum analyzer for output and side chain - Variable release curve shape and release time - Upward and downward compression - Signal-adaptive release - Auto make up - Range parameter to limit the amount of compression - Dry/wet (amount) control for parallel compression - Zero latency (for live use) or lookahead mode (for studio use) - Interactive user interface with assisted sliders, curve and gain visualization - Undo/redo, and A/B comparison - Color themes for the user interface - Max screen support in Garageband - Optimised for iPad and compatible with iPhone and iPod Touch What you should know: - Licenses acquired for this platform are not compatible with other platforms. - Audio Unit (AUv3) extensions require an iPad mini 2, iPad 4 or later models.

About

BLEASS Saturator

This creative audio effect plugin offers a versatile toolbox for distortion and saturation. Shape your sound with analog-style overdrive, nine waveshaping algorithms, and bit-crushing effects. An integrated LFO allows for dynamic, evolving sonic textures.

Highlights
  • Analog-style overdrive
  • Nine waveshaping algorithms
  • Bit-crushing effects
  • Built-in LFO for rhythmic modulation
  • Intuitive interface
  • Low CPU usage
Currently charting
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BLEASS Saturator is a creative saturation and distortion toolbox that lets you stamp your authority all over your audio. Roast your basses, crush your drums, and make your leads explode from a mix, all from the relaxing comfort of the plugin’s colourful and intuitive interface. The Drive module introduces analogue-style overdrive into your signal, from a gentle warming all the way to a veritable roasting. The module’s built in EQ allows precise control over the tonal character of the saturation as well. The Waveshaper distorts your audio using a second waveform. The way this happens depends upon the waveshaping algorithm that is used – BLEASS Saturator has nine to choose from. The algorithm has a significant impact on the character of the distortion that is produced. With its clear visualisation, and detailed-but-intuitive control over key parameters of the waveshaping algorithms, the Waveshaper module offers a near infinite choice of sonic colourations and distortions. BLEASS Saturator’s Bit module simulates the distortion characteristics of analogue-to-digital conversion. We’re all familiar with the pristine sound quality that is produced when both sample rate and bit depth are suitably high, but dragging these values down can create wonderful glitches and distortions that are fundamentally digital in character. Further creative possibilities are presented by the option of applying the Bit module either before or after the Waveshaper module. The built-in LFO can be routed to any of the plugin’s parameters, and can be synced to the host’s beat and tempo. This allows you to explore evolving, shifting and rhythmic distortions that would be hard to achieve with conventional saturators. Gentle settings can create pleasingly warm and fuzzy results, but despite its small footprint and lightweight CPU usage, BLEASS Saturator has the strength to hit your audio like a ton of bricks!

Screenshots

TB Compressor4 screens
BLEASS Saturator3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: TB Compressor at every 2 months against BLEASS Saturator's every 29 months. BLEASS Saturator's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 82%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

TB Compressor costs $8.99 and BLEASS Saturator $6.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BLEASS Saturator holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 24 and 10 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of TB Compressor's written reviews are positive against 100% of BLEASS Saturator's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TB Compressor ships an update every 2 months, BLEASS Saturator every 29 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
TB Compressor versus BLEASS Saturator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTB CompressorBLEASS Saturator
Price$8.99$6.99 — better
Rating4.8 (24 ratings)5.0 (10 ratings) — better
Positive reviews82.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings24 — better10
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 29 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank—#184 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperToneBoostersBLEASS

Customer experience

TB Compressor

All ratings24 ratings
Positive95.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative4.2%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive82.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative17.6%

BLEASS Saturator

All ratings10 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

TB Compressor

No in-app purchases

None

BLEASS Saturator

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TB Compressor free?
TB Compressor costs $8.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is BLEASS Saturator free?
BLEASS Saturator costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, TB Compressor or BLEASS Saturator?
BLEASS Saturator is rated higher. TB Compressor averages 4.8 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while BLEASS Saturator averages 5.0 from 10 ratings.
Do TB Compressor or BLEASS Saturator have ads?
Neither TB Compressor nor BLEASS Saturator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TB Compressor or BLEASS Saturator?
TB Compressor ships an update every 2 months, and BLEASS Saturator every 29 months. Most recently, TB Compressor was updated on November 3, 2026 and BLEASS Saturator on November 3, 2026.

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