Comparison

moodunits vs FAC Clipper

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

Head to head
About

moodunits

This app provides a collection of instrument and effect Audio Units for music production. It is not a standalone application but integrates with AUv3 compatible hosts like GarageBand and AUM on iOS devices.

Highlights
  • Sample-based instrument (Waverley)
  • 30 factory sounds with tweakable parameters
  • Basic audio effects (delay, reverb, EQ, etc.)
  • Light on CPU usage
  • Access to PDF user guide
  • MU Store for additional downloads
Features
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Please note: moodunits have been designed as a set of instrument and effect Audio Units. You need to load moodunits into any AUv3 compatible host application running on iPad or iPhone, such as GarageBand or AUM. The moodunits app is not a standalone instrument. *** Please note that this app is now in maintenance / bug fixes only mode as it relies on "deprecated" (by Apple) technology such as hosting *new* IAP downloads. Existing IAPs should work / download OK *** More about moodunits... Waverley is the principal instrument in the moodunits collection. It’s sample-based, but it isn’t a fully-fledged sampling app that allows you to load and edit your own samples. There are already great apps out there that allow you to do that. Waverley in moodunits is pre-loaded with 30 factory sounds, that can be tweaked to taste via parameters that will hopefully be familiar to most of you. However, don’t worry if some parameter names look technical or scary - just experiment! You can’t really “break” Waverley or make “bad” sounds with it. moodunits also comes with some basic effects, allowing you to create a great sounding musical project using just moodunits and your favourite AU host. In keeping with the moodunits design principal, the effects are light on CPU and expose a few essential parameters. They're probably not going to replace your favourite bells and whistles mega reverb or delay, but their simplicity might come as a refreshing change. Currently these effects include a delay, reverb, low-pass filter, 10-band EQ, peak limiter and distortion. Please note: The moodunits app is not a standalone instrument, but can be used to access a detailed PDF user guide and the MU Store for additional downloads. Once you run the app, your moodunits are registered on your device and are ready to be used for music projects in your AU host of choice. For instructions on how to use Audio Units, please refer to relevant documentation for your host, e.g. GarageBand or AUM, etc. Note for advanced users: with the exception of the filter cutoff frequency and resonance in the filter AU, none of the parameters are exposed for automation. Also, please note that the design goals for moodunits is focussed on ease of use, so some advanced users may find the features basic. The screenshots and demo videos online should give you a good idea of what's possible. If in doubt, please ask.

About

FAC Clipper

This audio plugin enhances mix loudness and adds harmonic warmth with flexible full-band and two-band clipping. It offers precise visual metering, adjustable knee curves, and a dry/wet mix for balanced sound. Designed for quick, intuitive peak control on iOS, macOS, and Vision Pro.

Highlights
  • Enhances mix loudness
  • Adds harmonic warmth
  • Full-band and two-band clipping
  • Precise visual metering
  • Adjustable knee curve
  • Dry/wet mix control
  • Low latency
Features
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• Enhances Mix Loudness and Adds Harmonic Warmth • Full-Band and Two-Band Clipper in a Single Plugin • Quick, lightweight, and designed for effortless flexibility! • Precise Visual Metering for Fast Peak Control • Knee Curve Adjustment, from Super Soft to Hard • Shape Control of the Harmonic Profile • Dry/Wet Mix for a Natural, Balanced Sound • Low Latency with Optional Oversampling • Advanced Responsive Design, portrait and landscape views • Universal Purchase: AUv3 for iOS (iPad/iPhone), macOS and Vision Pro FAC Clipper is designed to enhance your mix's loudness and add signature harmonic warmth. While it is based on a similar DSP architecture to the Clip processor in FAC Punchlab, it takes a different approach to clipping control, featuring an advanced user interface with precise metering to track and manage the peaks of the audio signal. The plugin also includes both a full-band clipper that processes the entire spectrum and a multi-band clipper, allowing you to independently clip low, high, or both frequency bands. This provides the flexibility to maintain transparent processing or experiment with creative adjustments, depending on your needs. Built with simplicity and flexibility in mind, FAC Clipper is quick, lightweight, and highly intuitive. The clean, streamlined interface lets you focus on what matters most; controlling the peak levels to maximize loudness while preserving clarity and avoiding the pumping effects often associated with heavily limited signals. Thanks to its precise waveform and level meters, using FAC Clipper is a breeze. Simply add the plugin to your track and adjust the input gain until the waveform meter reaches 0 dB. This gives you a clear view of the signal's dynamic range, making it easier to identify peaks. Next, set the ceiling just below the peaks you wish to control. You can also adjust the Knee parameter for smoother clipping and fine-tune the saturation to achieve the perfect warmth and character. Use the Mix parameter to blend the clipped signal with the original audio, allowing you to control the amount of clipping applied. This helps preserve the natural character of the sound while enhancing loudness and harmonic warmth. This is an AUv3 Effect and requires a compatible host to work The documentation is available at fredantoncorvest.com/FAC_Clipper.html

Screenshots

moodunits4 screens
FAC Clipper3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: FAC Clipper at 5.0 against moodunits's 4.5. moodunits's advantage is price ($2.99 vs $9.99) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months). On review sentiment, ads, in-app purchases and chart position 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

moodunits costs $2.99 and FAC Clipper $9.99 up front. moodunits sells 12 one-off in-app purchases and FAC Clipper sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

FAC Clipper holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: moodunits has 48 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 92% of moodunits's written reviews are positive against 100% of FAC Clipper's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

moodunits ships an update every 5 days, FAC Clipper every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 7, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
moodunits versus FAC Clipper: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametermoodunitsFAC Clipper
Price$2.99 — better$9.99
Rating4.5 (48 ratings)5.0 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews92.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings48 — better9
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank#193#189 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRob JacksonFrederic Corvest

Customer experience

moodunits

All ratings48 ratings
Positive89.6%
Neutral2.1%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews39 reviews
Positive92.3%
Neutral2.6%
Negative5.1%

FAC Clipper

All ratings9 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

12 purchases

moodunits

One-time12
  • MU Waverley MobassFree
  • MU Waverley FactoryFree
  • MU Waverley ScapersFree
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  • MU Waverley MegaPortaPadFree
  • MU Waverley ARCFree
  • MU Waverley ESCFree
  • MU Waverley GRANALOGFree
  • MU Waverley Stringz$0.99
  • MU Waverley Mellopiano$0.99
  • MU Waverley Pianoatmos$0.99
  • MU Waverley ATMOSPADZ$0.99
  • MU Waverley Evoebo$0.99
3 purchases

FAC Clipper

One-time3
  • Small Tip$1.99
  • Medium Tip$4.99
  • Large Tip$14.99

Questions

Is moodunits free?
moodunits costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is FAC Clipper free?
FAC Clipper costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, moodunits or FAC Clipper?
FAC Clipper is rated higher. moodunits averages 4.5 out of 5 from 48 ratings, while FAC Clipper averages 5.0 from 9 ratings.
Do moodunits or FAC Clipper have ads?
Neither moodunits nor FAC Clipper shows ads.
Which is updated more often, moodunits or FAC Clipper?
moodunits ships an update every 5 days, and FAC Clipper every 2 months. Most recently, moodunits was updated on September 7, 2026 and FAC Clipper on September 21, 2026.
Which is more popular, moodunits or FAC Clipper?
moodunits currently peaks at #193 in the App Store charts, and FAC Clipper at #189. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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