TB Compressor vs Bass Driver
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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.
Bass Driver
This app offers a multiband overdrive and amp simulator for bass guitar. It features parametric crossovers for tone sculpting, a graphic equalizer, and cabinet/microphone emulations. Load custom impulse responses and blend with a DI signal for a professional sound.
- Multiband overdrive with parametric crossovers
- Amp simulation based on SansAmp Bass Driver DI
- 9-band graphic equalizer
- Cabinet and microphone emulations
- Impulse response loader
- Noise gate circuit
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Nembrini Audio Bass Driver Multiband Overdrive is a 3 band overdrive/amp sim based on the SansAmp Bass Driver DI*, featuring parametric crossovers to heavily sculpt your bass guitar tone and achieve a modern balance and texture. - Overdrive section modelled on SansAmp Bass Driver DI* - 3 band overdrive featuring parametric crossovers - Parametric tone equalization and Presence for upper harmonic content - 9 bands graphic equalizer with proportional Q CABINETS 4 selected bass guitar cabinets and 4 microphone emulations, plus a parallel D.I. signal with a console-style compressor that you can blend with ambient reverb IMPULSES RESPONSE LOADER Impulses Loader let you load up to two 3rd-parties impulse responses, blend them together and mix with D.I. pre/post Bass Driver Multiband Overdrive Bass Amplifier includes a complete recording chain emulation and our custom design noise gate circuit. Works as a standalone app, AudioUnit v3 effect, or Inter-App Audio effect Legal Disclaimer: Bass Driver DI is a registered trademark of Tech 21 USA, Inc. Bass Driver Multiband Amplifier was developed by Nembrini Audio SRL based on its own modelling techniques. Tech 21 USA, Inc has not endorsed nor sponsored the Bass Driver Multiband Amplifier in any manner, nor licensed any intellectual property for use in this product.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: TB Compressor at every 2 months against Bass Driver's every 23 months. TB Compressor also leads on ratings volume (24 vs 4) and price ($8.99 vs $9.99). Bass Driver's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 82%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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
TB Compressor costs $8.99 and Bass Driver $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Bass Driver holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TB Compressor has 24 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of TB Compressor's written reviews are positive against 100% of Bass Driver's.
TB Compressor ships an update every 2 months, Bass Driver every 23 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TB Compressor | Bass Driver |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $8.99 — better | $9.99 |
| Rating | 4.8 (24 ratings) | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 82.4% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 24 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 23 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | ToneBoosters | Nembrini Audio |
Customer experience
TB Compressor
Bass Driver
In-app purchases
TB Compressor
No in-app purchases
Bass Driver
No in-app purchases









