Comparison

Kompresor vs NoLimits2

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

Head to head
About

Kompresor

This audio tool offers versatile compression with multiple algorithms and processing modes for various signals, from mix bus to mastering. It provides fine-tuning options like DELTA monitoring and external sidechaining for precise audio manipulation.

Highlights
  • Multiple compression algorithms
  • Five processing modes (stereo, mid, side, left, right)
  • External sidechain input
  • DELTA monitoring
  • Fast attack time (0.01ms)
  • Peak and RMS detectors
  • AUv3 plugin compatibility
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Kompresor is a versatile and powerful, yet easy to use, compressor. With several compression algorithms and processing modes under the hood, Kompresor is suitable for use on a wide variety of signals, on the mix bus, or for mastering. For the most transparent compression, ideal for mastering, use AUTO or "AUTO A" envelopes. Use PROGRAM envelope for an easy mix bus gluing effect. If you are after the classic style compression switch to feedback configuration. Select RMS detector for a smoother compression suitable for vocals, guitars, etc. Five processing modes allow you to go from the standard stereo (L/R) compression mode to more surgical modes like compressing the mid (sum) or side (diff) signal only, or compressing exclusively the left or right channel. To help you fine tune compression parameters, enable DELTA feature to monitor only the difference between the uncompressed and compressed signal. Last but not least, Kompresor has an external side chain input for those times when you need to duck one signal based on another one. Features: – Four types of compression Attack/Release envelopes SIMPLE, AUTO, AUTO A, and PROGRAM. – Five processing modes LEFT, RIGHT, MID, SIDE, STEREO – External sidechaining (only in hosts that support external sidechaining) – Very fast attack time - 0.01ms – Ratio up to 30:1 – Soft knee up to 50dB width – Feedforward and feedback configuration – Peak and RMS detectors – Sidechain high pass filter – Parallel processing – Monitoring only the difference between the uncompressed and compressed signal – Intelligent auto makeup gain – 4x oversampling to avoid aliasing – Plenty of factory presets to provide a starting point Kompresor is primarily an AUv3 effect. To use Kompresor as a plug-in, you will need an AUv3 compatible host such as Garageband, AUM, etc. Kompresor application is there to provide a user manual and a chance to use Kompresor with the microphone input. You can try Kompresor on a macOS or a Windows based machine by downloading the demo version of the plug-in (VST3, AUv2, AAX) from our website (https://www.shatteredglassaudio.com) and running it in a DAW of your choice. Sonically speaking there are no differences between the iOS and macOS/Windows versions of Kompresor.

About

NoLimits2

This high-end audio plugin offers advanced limiting capabilities for music production. It provides multiple algorithms for diverse sounds, from clean to saturated, with fine-tuning controls and LUFS metering. Compatible with major iOS music hosts.

Highlights
  • 4 distinct limiting algorithms
  • Clean to saturated sound options
  • Adjustable attack, release, and lookahead
  • Up to 8x oversampling
  • Stereo channel linking
  • LUFS loudness metering
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At the end of a long day at the mixing desk, when everything has finally fallen into place, comes the best moment (just before pouring that glass of whisky): load an instance of NoLimits2 at the end of the processing chain, turn that big gain knob, lean back and enjoy. Its predecessor, NoLimits, was certainly a highly acclaimed limiting plugin already and did a very good job for many years, but NoLimits2 definitely takes it to another level. From ultraclean to tastefully saturated, NoLimits2 will make your mixes louder in style. NoLimits2 is a highend audio limiting plugin featuring: - a comprehensive set of 4 different limiting algorithms - all of them follow entirely different limiting strategies, giving you a choice of really unique sounds - from clean to nicely saturated, it’s all there - further control over attack, release and lookahead times allow for even more finetuning - up to 8x oversampling to keep all harmonics of the more colourful modes in check - stereo channel linking - state-of-the-art LUFS loudness metering, compliant to all the latest standards NoLimits2 is an AUv3 plugin which is compatible with all relevant hosts on iOS, like Logic, Garageband, Cubasis,... you name it.

Screenshots

Kompresor2 screens
NoLimits22 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: NoLimits2 at $12.99 against Kompresor's $24.99. NoLimits2 also leads on iOS requirement (11 vs 15.8). Kompresor's advantage is update cadence (every 8 months vs every 26 months). On rating, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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

Kompresor costs $24.99 and NoLimits2 $12.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Kompresor against 5.0 for NoLimits2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 5 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Kompresor ships an update every 8 months, NoLimits2 every 26 months. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Kompresor versus NoLimits2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKompresorNoLimits2
Price$24.99$12.99 — better
Rating5.0 (3 ratings)5.0 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings35 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 months — betterEvery 26 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.811 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB163 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShattered Glass AudioChristian Siedschlag

Customer experience

Kompresor

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

NoLimits2

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Kompresor

No in-app purchases

None

NoLimits2

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Kompresor free?
Kompresor costs $24.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is NoLimits2 free?
NoLimits2 costs $12.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Kompresor or NoLimits2?
Kompresor and NoLimits2 are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 5 ratings respectively.
Do Kompresor or NoLimits2 have ads?
Neither Kompresor nor NoLimits2 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Kompresor or NoLimits2?
Kompresor ships an update every 8 months, and NoLimits2 every 26 months. Most recently, Kompresor was updated on September 16, 2026 and NoLimits2 on September 21, 2026.

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