Comparison

Progressions 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

Progressions

Generate unique chord progressions beyond traditional scales using mathematical algorithms. Control complexity and freedom to explore new harmonic territories. Features include arpeggiators, strumming patterns, and humanization for expressive musical output.

Highlights
  • Generate unique chord progressions
  • Adjust complexity and freedom levels
  • Block Chord, Arpeggiator, and Strummer modes
  • Supports open and closed chords with selectable voicings
  • Humanize chord and note timings
  • Integrated ARP and STRUM pattern editor
  • Sync multiple instances
Features
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Progressions is an AUv3 MIDI plugin for your favourite DAW. It can be used to generate a unique set of chords that are unrelated to traditional scales, which become predictable and repetative over time. Instead, Progressions uses a unique way of mathermaically generating a series of related chords using only a root note and mode (major or minor). Chord sequences are limited by the selected complexity and freedom levels, which mimic the way traditional composers of old would wander away from tonality and back again. The complexity level start off at Basic, which uses only the most common chords (I, IV, V and relative minor ii, iii, and vi triads). As you progress through the levels, you can add parallel majors and minors, sus and dom chords etc. At level 3 we start to introduce 6th and 7th chords, and then 9ths chords, all the way to 11ths, 13ths, Quartals and all their variations. The freedom level allows us to specify how far to drift away from tonality (the root), even allowing you to create never ending randomized soundscapes. Progressions allows you to quickly randomize a toolbox of chords, that can be played in a variety of modes (block chords, arpeggiated, or strummed). These can be synced to a host application, triggered remotely or pieced together into a song. Song mode allow you to change play modes on the fly as well as being able to control many features of the app in real time. Progressions supports open and closed chords with selectable voicings. It has an intelligent algorithm that attempts to align top notes of chords, add additional bass, and open chord padding to give equal weight to chords with only 3 notes. You can even play with rootless voicings. The Humanize section allows you to control chord and note timings, as well as set velocity variations to ensure things don't get too robitic. Progressions also features an integrated arpeggiator and strummming pattern editor. You can load up to 6 arp and 6 strum patterns at the same time and seemlessly switch between them manually, remotely, or using song mode. If you run multiple instances, Progressions allows you to sync your chord pads, song chain, arpeggiator / strum patterns between instances. Progressions can be loaded as a MIDI plugin or as an Instrument for those programs that don't support MIDI plugins (such as GB). Additionally when loaded as an instrument, you can use either internal sounds (soundfonts) or send MIDI directly to other MIDI instruments. Features • Block Chord, Arpeggiator and Strummer modes. • Supports open and closed Chords. • Varying complexity levels of chords. • Freedom levels control how far from the root key you can go. • Rootless voicing mode. • Open chord padding support. • Additional bass note mode. • Supports all common chord types. • Edit the preferred chord list to exclude certain chord types. • Input MIDI control for chords and play modes. • Automatic top note alignment of chords. • Hold Pedal support. • Built in ARP and STRUM editor. • Humanize options for chord and note velocity and timings. • Comprehensive Song Mode with 256 steps and looping. • Randomize chord progressions, arps and strumming patterns. • Route Chord/Arp/Strum modes & MIDI thru to any of 4 output ports. • Supports soundfonts when loaded as an Instrument plugin. • Sync multiple instances of Progressions. • AUv3 compatible MIDI plugin supporting Sync to Host.

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

Progressions4 screens
FAC Punchlab4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: FAC Punchlab at 5.0 against Progressions's 4.1. FAC Punchlab also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 67%). Progressions's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ratings volume, ads 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

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

FAC Punchlab holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 34 and 26 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Progressions's written reviews are positive against 100% of FAC Punchlab's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Progressions ships an update every 2 weeks, FAC Punchlab every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Progressions versus FAC Punchlab: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterProgressionsFAC Punchlab
Price$14.99$14.99
Rating4.1 (34 ratings)5.0 (26 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings34 — better26
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size117 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer4Pockets.comFrederic Corvest

Customer experience

Progressions

All ratings34 ratings
Positive79.4%
Neutral2.9%
Negative17.6%
Written reviews27 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral3.7%
Negative29.6%

FAC Punchlab

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

In-app purchases

None

Progressions

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

FAC Punchlab

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

Questions

Is Progressions free?
Progressions costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is FAC Punchlab free?
FAC Punchlab costs $14.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Progressions or FAC Punchlab?
FAC Punchlab is rated higher. Progressions averages 4.1 out of 5 from 34 ratings, while FAC Punchlab averages 5.0 from 26 ratings.
Do Progressions or FAC Punchlab have ads?
Neither Progressions nor FAC Punchlab shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Progressions or FAC Punchlab?
Progressions ships an update every 2 weeks, and FAC Punchlab every 3 months. Most recently, Progressions was updated on October 8, 2026 and FAC Punchlab on October 11, 2026.

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