Comparison

Schlap AUv3 vs FAC Punchlab

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

Head to head
About

Schlap AUv3

This audio plugin offers an aggressive, characterful compressor inspired by vintage hardware. It enhances tracks with energy and impact by utilizing RMS detection for dynamic and punchy sound. It functions as a standalone app or an AUv3 plugin within music production hosts.

Highlights
  • Aggressive program-dependent compressor
  • RMS detection for dynamic sound
  • Standalone app and AUv3 plugin
  • Inspired by vintage hardware
  • Enhances track energy and impact
Currently charting
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Schlap is a characterful, colourful and aggressive sounding program-dependent AUv3, IAA & standalone compressor. It takes inspiration from hardware RMS compressors of the past and evolves them into a modern setting. If you want your tracks to be energetic, in-your-face and bold, make ‘em ‘Schlap’. The compressor uses a program-dependent attack and release influenced by old hardware which makes the compression sound characterful and dynamic. The RMS detection means that Schlap detects the average loudness of a signal, resulting in sudden short peaks being uncompressed so that they can attack hard and sound heavy hitting. Also inherently in RMS detection, there is a slight delay in compression which allows the initial, early transients to sneak through uncompressed so they keep their punch. You’ve got a safe, controlled track you think you’re happy with, but you have to ask yourself… ‘Does it Schlap?’ Schlap is both a stand-alone application as well as an AUv3 plugin, meaning it works within iOS and iPadOS hosts such as GarageBand.

About

FAC Punchlab

Energize your music with this audio rack featuring 9 precision processors. Enhance mixes, boost drums, and shape unique sounds with dynamic effects, noise modulation, and saturation. Personalize your signal flow and achieve rich, harmonically driven tones.

Highlights
  • 9 precision audio processors
  • Dynamic effects for sound crafting
  • Enhance mix impact and presence
  • Elevate drums with punch
  • Noise modulation and saturation
  • Rearrange FX positions
  • Low latency with oversampling
Features
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Looking for that extra punch and energy to make your mark in the crowded music scene? Look no further – FAC Punchlab is your solution, an all-in-one super audio rack with 9 precision audio processors, ready to energize and revitalize your sound! • Combine essential dynamic effects for effortless sound crafting • Enhance your mix quickly, boosting its natural impact and presence • Elevate your drums with punch and unique character • Shape your sound with BOUM, emphasizing resonant tonality • Infuse life with Fizz, a dynamic noise modulator • Add saturation to achieve rich, harmonically driven tones • Maintain clarity with a versatile clipper and final limiter • Personalize your signal flow by rearranging FX positions • Low latency with optional oversampling • Waveform view of the pre and post signal • Advanced Responsive Design, portrait and landscape views • Universal Purchase: AUv3 for iOS (iPad/iPhone), macOS and Vision Pro FAC Punchlab, your sonic atelier, empowers you to design and showcase the unique characteristics of your instruments! Whether you're a novice in music production or an avid amateur musician exploring various genres, this tool is sure to ignite your creative spark! The documentation is available at fredantoncorvest.com/FAC_Punchlab.html

Screenshots

Schlap AUv32 screens
FAC Punchlab4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Schlap AUv3 at $4.99 against FAC Punchlab's $14.99. Schlap AUv3 also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and chart position (#176 vs unranked). FAC Punchlab's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 11 months). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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

Schlap AUv3 costs $4.99 and FAC Punchlab $14.99 up front. FAC Punchlab sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Schlap AUv3 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Schlap AUv3 against 5.0 for FAC Punchlab. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 17 and 27 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Schlap AUv3 ships an update every 11 months, FAC Punchlab every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Schlap AUv3 versus FAC Punchlab: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSchlap AUv3FAC Punchlab
Price$4.99 — better$14.99
Rating4.9 (17 ratings)5.0 (27 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1727 — better
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#176 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS11.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCaelum Audio LtdFrederic Corvest

Customer experience

Schlap AUv3

All ratings17 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

FAC Punchlab

All ratings26 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Schlap AUv3

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

FAC Punchlab

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

Questions

Is Schlap AUv3 free?
Schlap AUv3 costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is FAC Punchlab free?
FAC Punchlab costs $14.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Schlap AUv3 or FAC Punchlab?
FAC Punchlab is rated higher. Schlap AUv3 averages 4.9 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while FAC Punchlab averages 5.0 from 27 ratings.
Do Schlap AUv3 or FAC Punchlab have ads?
Neither Schlap AUv3 nor FAC Punchlab shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Schlap AUv3 or FAC Punchlab?
Schlap AUv3 ships an update every 11 months, and FAC Punchlab every 3 months. Most recently, Schlap AUv3 was updated on October 24, 2026 and FAC Punchlab on October 24, 2026.

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