Comparison

TB MBC vs TheStrip by DDMF

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

Head to head
About

TB MBC

This advanced audio processing tool offers a powerful multi-band compressor and analog saturator for iOS. Sculpt your sound with up to 12 configurable bands, each with dual compressor curves and saturation options. Achieve professional audio results with extensive features for detailed sound manipulation.

Highlights
  • Up to 12 configurable frequency bands
  • Dual compressor curves per band
  • Positive and negative saturation per band
  • External side chain support
  • Mid-side processing
  • Spectrum analyzer
  • AUv3 plugin
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TB MBC - the ultimate Multi-Band Compressor AUv3 plug-in TB MBC is a multi-band dynamics processor and analog saturator, providing a wealth of tools to sculpt your audio tracks. With up to 12 (!) fully configurable bands, 2 compressor curves per band, positive and negative saturation, and external side chain support, it is the most complete and versatile multi-band compressor available for iOS today. Features: - Up to 12 frequency bands! - Every band has two compressor curves - Upward and downward compression in each band - Positive and negative (expansive) saturation per band - Mid-side processing per band (for stereo input) - External side chain compression per band - Variable, positive and negative band linking per band - Manual or automatic, program-dependent release - Configurable compression knee and compression range parameters - Audition mode per band - 2nd order or 4th order cross-over network - Dry/wet mixing control for parallel / New York style compression - High Quality mode using internal oversampling - Spectrum analyser with various graphic presentation modes - Input and output gain parameters, and output digital VU meter - AUv3 with resizable UI and dozens of color themes to choose from - Preset management including import and export options - Undo, redo, A/B switching - High-quality output peak limiter What you should know: - Licenses acquired for this platform are not compatible with other platforms. - Audio Unit (AUv3) extensions require an iPad mini 2, iPad 4 or later models.

About

TheStrip by DDMF

This audio plugin offers a high-class mixing console experience with its EQ, gate, and compressor. It's designed for efficient CPU usage, allowing you to enhance the spectral and dynamic properties of your entire mix on iOS devices.

Highlights
  • High-class EQ, gate, and compressor
  • Low CPU usage
  • AUv3 and Inter-App-Audio support
  • Compatible with iOS DAWs
  • Full spectral and dynamic control
Features
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The Strip is the essential channel strip: the finest EQ, gate and compressor bundled in one beautifully designed plugin. Just slam this baby onto every channel in your project (which you easily can, because of its low CPU usage) and you’ll have the equivalent of a high-class mixing console on your hands. TheStrip puts you in complete control of the spectral and dynamic properties of your whole mix. TheStrip for iOS comes in AUv3 and Inter-App-Audio format for all your production needs on the iOS platform. It can be loaded in all the standard digital audio workstations available for iOS, like Garageband, Cubasis, AUM and the like. Its desktop counterpart has been an essential part of many a producer's daily audio work, and after a long waiting time, the port to iOS could finally be completed.

Screenshots

TB MBC4 screens
TheStrip by DDMF2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: TB MBC at every 2 months against TheStrip by DDMF's every 20 months. TB MBC also leads on price ($9.99 vs $11.99). TheStrip by DDMF's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and review sentiment (100% vs 89%). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases 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

TB MBC costs $9.99 and TheStrip by DDMF $11.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TheStrip by DDMF holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 11 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of TB MBC's written reviews are positive against 100% of TheStrip by DDMF's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TB MBC ships an update every 2 months, TheStrip by DDMF every 20 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
TB MBC versus TheStrip by DDMF: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTB MBCTheStrip by DDMF
Price$9.99 — better$11.99
Rating4.6 (13 ratings)5.0 (11 ratings) — better
Positive reviews88.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings13 — better11
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 20 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperToneBoostersChristian Siedschlag

Customer experience

TB MBC

All ratings13 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.7%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive88.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.1%

TheStrip by DDMF

All ratings11 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

TB MBC

No in-app purchases

None

TheStrip by DDMF

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TB MBC free?
TB MBC costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is TheStrip by DDMF free?
TheStrip by DDMF costs $11.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, TB MBC or TheStrip by DDMF?
TheStrip by DDMF is rated higher. TB MBC averages 4.6 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while TheStrip by DDMF averages 5.0 from 11 ratings.
Do TB MBC or TheStrip by DDMF have ads?
Neither TB MBC nor TheStrip by DDMF shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TB MBC or TheStrip by DDMF?
TB MBC ships an update every 2 months, and TheStrip by DDMF every 20 months. Most recently, TB MBC was updated on November 3, 2026 and TheStrip by DDMF on November 3, 2026.

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