Comparison

TB MBC vs Orphea

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

Orphea

Features
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Orphea analyzes your music taste across all your streaming services (SoundCloud, TIDAL, Deezer & Apple Music) using AI to reveal your unique musical DNA. DISCOVER YOUR MUSICAL IDENTITY • Get a deep AI analysis of any track: beat, lyrics, structure & emotion • Uncover your Musical DNA profile across all providers • See your taste evolve over time with weekly recaps THE CUT: DAILY MUSIC DISCOVERY • Swipe through 20 curated tracks every day • Build your streak and discover new favorites • Rate, save, and share your discoveries MULTI-PLATFORM • Connect all your streaming accounts in one place • SoundCloud, TIDAL, Apple Music & Deezer • Cross-platform library and analysis history COMMUNITY • Share your musical vibes and discoveries • Join real-time channels with other music lovers • Discover what others are listening to FREE TO START Get 5 AI analyses per month for free. Upgrade for unlimited analyses, Vibe Search, and more.

Screenshots

TB MBC4 screens
Orphea4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Orphea at Free against TB MBC's $9.99. Orphea also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). TB MBC's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On ads and device support 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

Orphea is free to download; TB MBC costs $9.99 up front. Orphea sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. TB MBC asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TB MBC ships an update every 2 months, Orphea monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
TB MBC versus Orphea: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTB MBCOrphea
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating4.6 (13 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews88.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings13 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB10 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperToneBoostersAmilcar Ayat

In-app purchases

None

TB MBC

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

Orphea

Subscriptions7
  • Starter$3.991 Month
  • Orphea Pro$7.991 Month
  • Studio Monthly$8.991 Month
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  • Producer$29.991 Month
  • Starter$29.991 Year
  • Orphea Pro$59.991 Year
  • Producer$249.991 Year

Questions

Is TB MBC free?
TB MBC costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Orphea free?
Orphea is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TB MBC or Orphea have ads?
Neither TB MBC nor Orphea shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TB MBC or Orphea?
TB MBC ships an update every 2 months, and Orphea monthly. Most recently, TB MBC was updated on October 14, 2026 and Orphea on October 4, 2026.

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