Comparison

TB Compressor 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

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

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

TB Compressor4 screens
TheStrip by DDMF2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: TB Compressor at every 2 months against TheStrip by DDMF's every 20 months. TB Compressor also leads on price ($8.99 vs $11.99). TheStrip by DDMF'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 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

TheStrip by DDMF holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 24 and 11 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of TB Compressor's written reviews are positive against 100% of TheStrip by DDMF's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TB Compressor ships an update every 2 months, TheStrip by DDMF every 20 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
TB Compressor versus TheStrip by DDMF: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTB CompressorTheStrip by DDMF
Price$8.99 — better$11.99
Rating4.8 (24 ratings)5.0 (11 ratings) — better
Positive reviews82.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings24 — better11
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 20 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperToneBoostersChristian Siedschlag

Customer experience

TB Compressor

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

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

TB Compressor

No in-app purchases

None

TheStrip by DDMF

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TB Compressor free?
TB Compressor costs $8.99, 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, TB Compressor or TheStrip by DDMF?
TheStrip by DDMF is rated higher. TB Compressor averages 4.8 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while TheStrip by DDMF averages 5.0 from 11 ratings.
Do TB Compressor or TheStrip by DDMF have ads?
Neither TB Compressor nor TheStrip by DDMF shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TB Compressor or TheStrip by DDMF?
TB Compressor ships an update every 2 months, and TheStrip by DDMF every 20 months. Most recently, TB Compressor was updated on September 23, 2026 and TheStrip by DDMF on September 21, 2026.

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