Multiband Compressor vs The Circular Metronome
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
The Circular Metronome
Design complex rhythms visually in a circular interface. This metronome offers tuneable sounds, multiple beat types, and background operation for musicians working with intricate time signatures.
- Circular beat visualization
- Tuneable metronome sound
- Up to 64 steps
- Independent step control
- Multiple sound modes (clean, dirty, drum set)
- Background operation
- Memory slots
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Finally, a tuneable metronome that gives you full control over your beat! Visually design your beat in a circular view, with four step types, including silence steps. Designed for creative musicians who work with complex composite time signatures like flamenco, modern jazz, progressive rock etc. Key features: - Tuneable (just tap a note) - Up to 64 steps - Up to 360BPM - Independent control over each step - Visualise your beat in a circle - Simply tap a step to toggle beat type - 5 memory slots - "Drum set" option that gives you the sound of real drums instead (kick, hat & snare). - Tune the metronome sound to your preferred note - "Shift" your beat back and forward to adjust the start position - Everything in 1 single screen 3 sound modes: - Clean - Dirty (woodblock-type) - Drum set (kick, snare, hi-hat) 4 step types: - Downbeat - Accent - High Accent - Silence And more: - It's precise! - Works in the background (turn off the screen & save energy!) - Bluetooth compatible (works great with AirPods and other headsets)
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: The Circular Metronome at 5.0 against Multiband Compressor's 3.5. The Circular Metronome also leads on price ($0.99 vs $7.99) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 months). Multiband Compressor's advantage is ratings volume (11 vs 2) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). 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
Multiband Compressor costs $7.99 and The Circular Metronome $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
The Circular Metronome holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Multiband Compressor has 11 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Multiband Compressor ships an update every 2 months, The Circular Metronome every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Multiband Compressor | The Circular Metronome |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $7.99 | $0.99 — better |
| Rating | 3.5 (11 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 11 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Blue Mangoo Consulting Company Limited | Antonio Brandao |
Customer experience
Multiband Compressor
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In-app purchases
Multiband Compressor
No in-app purchases
The Circular Metronome
No in-app purchases
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