Comparison

Multiband Compressor vs Things

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

Head to head
About

Multiband Compressor

This audio effect plugin offers an ultra-clean compressor algorithm with very low harmonic distortion. It features a high-resolution spectrum analyzer and a versatile side chain input for advanced audio manipulation.

Highlights
  • Ultra-clean algorithm with < -140 dB distortion
  • Simple and clean interface
  • Side chain input with full band/band limited modes
  • High-resolution spectrum analyzer
  • Eight compressor settings per band
Features
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KEY FEATURES 1. Ultra-clean algorithm. Less than -140 dB harmonic distortion across all settings 2. Clean and simple interface 3. Side chain input with full band and band limited modes 4. High-resolution spectrum analyser displays the input and output volume at each frequency ULTRA LOW DISTORTION COMPRESSOR ALGORITHM This unique envelope follower design ensures harmonic distortion of less than -140 dB for the full range of compressor settings. There is no cleaner compressor on the app store. SIDE CHAIN INPUT In host apps that support multi-input audio units you can use this app to achieve the pumping side chain effect typically heard in electronic dance music where the synth and other background instruments duck their volume in deference to the kick drum on every beat. The side chain input of this plugin has two modes. In full-spectrum mode each frequency band is compressed according to the volume of the full spectrum of sidechain input. In single-band mode each band is compressed based on the side chain level in only that frequency band itself. COMPRESSOR CONTROLS Each of up to four bands has eight compressor settings. They are input gain, output gain, attack time, release time, threshold, ratio, soft/hard knee, and wet mix.

About

Things

This app transforms sounds into ambient soundscapes or adds drone vibes to tracks using granular reverb, pitch shifting, and mid/side processing. It's inspired by sound design techniques from an award-winning indie game.

Highlights
  • Granular reverb
  • Pitch shifting
  • Mid/side mode
  • AUv3 plugin
  • Standalone app
  • Soundscape creation
Features
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Texture is an easy to use granular reverb with pitch shifting and mid/side mode available as AUv3 and Standalone. Texture can transform any sound into an ambient soundscape, or add that drone vibe to your tracks. This plugin was inspired by the techniques used in the soundtrack and sound design of the award-winning indie game The Swapper.

Screenshots

Multiband Compressor4 screens
Things1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Things at 100% against Multiband Compressor's 33%. Things also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.5) and price ($6.99 vs $7.99). Multiband Compressor's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 32 months). 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

Multiband Compressor costs $7.99 and Things $6.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Things holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 15 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Multiband Compressor's written reviews are positive against 100% of Things's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Multiband Compressor ships an update every 2 months, Things every 32 months. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and September 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Multiband Compressor versus Things: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMultiband CompressorThings
Price$7.99$6.99 — better
Rating3.5 (11 ratings)5.0 (15 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1115 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 32 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBlue Mangoo Consulting Company LimitedAudioThing Ltd.

Customer experience

Multiband Compressor

All ratings11 ratings
Positive63.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative36.4%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral22.2%
Negative44.4%

Things

All ratings15 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Multiband Compressor

No in-app purchases

None

Things

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Multiband Compressor free?
Multiband Compressor costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Things free?
Things costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Multiband Compressor or Things?
Things is rated higher. Multiband Compressor averages 3.5 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Things averages 5.0 from 15 ratings.
Do Multiband Compressor or Things have ads?
Neither Multiband Compressor nor Things shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Multiband Compressor or Things?
Multiband Compressor ships an update every 2 months, and Things every 32 months. Most recently, Multiband Compressor was updated on September 11, 2026 and Things on September 6, 2026.

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