Comparison

TB Compressor vs BeatReady

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

BeatReady

Features
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Backing Beats for Singers & Musicians Most backing tracks lock you into one key, one tempo, and one mix. Need it lower for your voice? Want to slow it down? Want just the drums? You’ll have to find another track. BeatReady puts you in control. MUTE WHAT YOU DON’T NEED Every backing beat includes separate instrument layers—drums, bass, synths, arps, and more. Mute any layer, adjust its volume, and create the mix that works for you. Playing bass? Mute the bass. Learning a solo? Lower the melody. Need only the rhythm? Keep just the drums. YOUR KEY, YOUR VOICE Change the key of any backing beat with a full chromatic key selector (C through B). Match your vocal range or instrument instead of changing the way you sing or play. YOUR TEMPO Set the exact BPM you need without losing audio quality. Slow it down while learning or speed it up for performance—all with the same backing beat. REAL BACKING BEATS, NOT DRUM LOOPS Every backing beat includes professionally arranged drums, bass, and musical parts. Just choose a beat and press Play. No DAW. No beat making. No complicated setup. ONE BEAT. COUNTLESS VARIATIONS. Change the key. Change the tempo. Mute instruments. Adjust volumes. One backing beat becomes the version you need. WHAT’S INSIDE * Hundreds of professionally produced backing beats * Independent mute and volume control for every instrument layer * Chromatic key selector (C through B) * Exact BPM control with no loss in audio quality * Multi-band EQ and master volume * Preview beats before loading * Search, browse by style, Recently Played & Favorites * Offline playback * Pop, Rock, EDM, Hip-Hop, Trap, House, Dance, Country, Blues, Jazz, Latin & R&B * Clean, easy-to-use interface * New beats added regularly BUILT FOR * Singers & vocalists * Guitarists * Bass players * Keyboard players * Music teachers & students * Bands rehearsing without a full lineup * Live performers * Songwriters & musicians Your key. Your tempo. Your mix. BeatReady makes every backing beat fit you. Terms Of Use: https://beatreadyapp.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://beatreadyapp.com/privacy Contact Support: br-support@beatreadyapp.com

Screenshots

TB Compressor4 screens
BeatReady4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: BeatReady at Free against TB Compressor's $8.99. TB Compressor's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On update cadence, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

BeatReady is free to download; TB Compressor costs $8.99 up front. BeatReady sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. TB Compressor asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TB Compressor ships an update every 2 months, BeatReady every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
TB Compressor versus BeatReady: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTB CompressorBeatReady
Price$8.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (24 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews82.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings24 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB344 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperToneBoostersVeera Verticals LLC

In-app purchases

None

TB Compressor

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

BeatReady

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly7 Days trial$44.991 Year

Questions

Is TB Compressor free?
TB Compressor costs $8.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is BeatReady free?
BeatReady is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TB Compressor or BeatReady have ads?
Neither TB Compressor nor BeatReady shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TB Compressor or BeatReady?
TB Compressor ships an update every 2 months, and BeatReady every 6 weeks. Most recently, TB Compressor was updated on October 24, 2026 and BeatReady on October 7, 2026.

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