Schlap AUv3 vs FAC Punchlab
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Aggressive program-dependent compressor
- RMS detection for dynamic sound
- Standalone app and AUv3 plugin
- Inspired by vintage hardware
- Enhances track energy and impact
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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.
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.
- 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
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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
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
Schlap AUv3 ships an update every 11 months, FAC Punchlab every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Schlap AUv3 | FAC Punchlab |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 — better | $14.99 |
| Rating | 4.9 (17 ratings) | 5.0 (27 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 17 | 27 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #176 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Caelum Audio Ltd | Frederic Corvest |
Customer experience
Schlap AUv3
FAC Punchlab
In-app purchases
Schlap AUv3
No in-app purchases
FAC Punchlab
- Small Tip$1.99
- Medium Tip$4.99
- Large Tip$14.99
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