Comparison

TB MBC vs AK476

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

AK476

This audio effect plugin provides dynamic control for vocals, drums, and bass. It excels at taming fast transients and adding punch to tracks, with a dual-mono feature for enhanced bus control.

Highlights
  • Fast attack time
  • Wide release time range
  • Dual-mono mode
  • Tames fast transients
  • Accentuates track punch
Features
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AK476 is the perfect tool for vocals, drums, bass guitars, and any track where you need reliable, fast dynamic control. Able to tame the fastest transients, as well as accentuating the instant smack of your snare. Dual-mono feature gives you more control over your bus. There's a reason why it's a classic. Key Features: - Fast attack time - Wide range of release times - Dual-mono mode Available in AUv3 and standalone

Screenshots

TB MBC4 screens
AK4761 screens

Verdict

The call

TB MBC and AK476 both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 89% of TB MBC's written reviews are positive against 75% of AK476's. TB MBC also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). AK476's advantage is price ($7.99 vs $9.99). 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

TB MBC costs $9.99 and AK476 $7.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TB MBC holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 7 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of TB MBC's written reviews are positive against 75% of AK476's.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
TB MBC versus AK476: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTB MBCAK476
Price$9.99$7.99 — better
Rating4.6 (13 ratings) — better4.4 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews88.9% of reviews — better75.0% of reviews
Number of ratings13 — better7
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperToneBoostersAurora DSP

Customer experience

TB MBC

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

AK476

All ratings7 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral14.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

TB MBC

No in-app purchases

None

AK476

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TB MBC free?
TB MBC costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is AK476 free?
AK476 costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, TB MBC or AK476?
TB MBC is rated higher. TB MBC averages 4.6 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while AK476 averages 4.4 from 7 ratings.
Do TB MBC or AK476 have ads?
Neither TB MBC nor AK476 shows ads.

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