Comparison

RRS CL1 vs TB GonioMeter

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

Head to head
About

RRS CL1

This audio effect plugin offers dynamic range compression with unique sonic coloration through saturation and dithering. It includes a limiter, equalizer, and advanced features like parallel compression and M/S mode for detailed audio manipulation.

Highlights
  • Dynamic range compression
  • Saturation with even harmonics
  • Dithering for 'air' effect
  • Limiting module for peak control
  • Mid-range equalizer
  • Parallel compression
  • M/S operational mode
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RRS CL1 AUv3 plug-in — comes as time-limited Demo-version for you to try. It gives you 5 minutes of Free play time. (You can reload the CL1 AUv3 plug-in as many times as you want, thereby you get the Demo period again and again.) Unlimited version of CL1 AUv3 plug-in comes as In-App Purchase. CL1 is stereo and mono audio signal dynamic range compressor. CL1 compressor has distinctive sound allowing its usage not only for technical purpose of dynamic range compression but also for artistic sound coloration, which happens due to usage of saturation with even harmonics, dithering that gives effect of «air» and oversampling with non-linear phase response that gives effect of «depth». CL1 compressor besides main dynamic range compression module also contains limiting module («limiter»), which allows controlling peaks passing through the compressor, mid-range equalizer module doing ISO-226 curves equalization and input signal or gain reduction VU-meter with lamp indicator for limiter operation control. CL1 compressor has adjustable high-pass filter for side-chain signal, also supports «parallel» compression and M/S operational mode. FEATURES: • Two different attack modes: «fast» and «slow»; • Softness of compressor characteristics control; • 6 operation modes: double mono, mono with external side-chain signal, mid channel, side channel, M/S, linked stereo; • Mid-range equalizer and Side-chain signal high-pass filter; • Pre- or Post-Limiter; • Attack and Release times multiplier; • Internal Dithering; • Parallel compression; • 8x oversampling and 64-bit floating point processing; • External Side-chain. • A/B comparison; • 2x/4x/8x Upsampling; • Macro controllers; • Built-in Gain Match; • Scalable GUI. ATTACK MODE: • In «Fast» mode when control signal reaches Threshold the compressor immediately and very fast starts to lower the signal level slowing down by exponential law; • In «Slow» mode the compressor in the same situation starts gain reduction very slowly thus most attack of the signal passes through. MID SCOOP: • The built-in mid-frequencies equalizer is based on mid-frequency range equal loudness curves design and can be used as another tool to position instruments, with ability to highlight backside elements or to add a bit density to frontal elements and move them back at the same time. CL1 developed on the basis of «МОЛОТ» compressor by Vladislav Goncharov. To use CL1 as a plug-in, you need an AUv3-compatible host app like GarageBand, Auria, AUM, Cubasis and more — CL1 will appear in the list of Audio Unit extensions for effect plug-ins in the host app.

About

TB GonioMeter

Analyze stereo image imbalances and frequency correlations in real-time. Ensure your audio content is high quality and compatible with mono down-mixes, crucial for mobile entertainment. This tool offers detailed waveform inspection and balance spectrum analysis.

Highlights
  • Real-time goniometer for stereo image waveforms
  • Real-time correlation meter and spectrum
  • Real-time stereo balance and spectrum meter
  • Color themes for UI
  • Mono down-mix compatibility check
  • Optimized for iPad, compatible with iPhone/iPod Touch
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ToneBoosters GonioMeter is a one-stop stereo image analysis AUv3 plug-in. Easily identify stereo image imbalance or frequency ranges with negative correlation. Ensure that the content you create is of high quality and mono down-mix compatible, an essential requirement for mobile entertainment! The ToneBoosters GonioMeter stand-alone app captures the microphone input and processes the signals in real time. Since most iOS devices only have mono microphone capabilities, we strongly suggest to use the integrated AUv3 plug-in (app extension) version instead. To use it as a plug-in, use an AUv3-compatible host app such as Steinberg Cubasis, Apple Garageband, Audio Evolution Mobile Studio, Auria, AUM, or others. ToneBoosters GonioMeter will appear in the list of Audio Unit extensions for effect plug-ins. Key features: - Real-time goniometer to inspect stereo image waveforms - Real-time correlation meter and correlation spectrum meter - Real-time stereo balance an stereo balance spectrum meter - Color themes for the user interface - Max screen support in Garageband - Optimised for iPad and compatible with iPhone and iPod Touch 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.

Screenshots

RRS CL14 screens
TB GonioMeter2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TB GonioMeter at none against RRS CL1's 1. TB GonioMeter also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 77%). RRS CL1's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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

Both are free to download. RRS CL1 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. TB GonioMeter asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for RRS CL1 against 4.6 for TB GonioMeter. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 28 and 22 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 77% of RRS CL1's written reviews are positive against 100% of TB GonioMeter's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
RRS CL1 versus TB GonioMeter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRRS CL1TB GonioMeter
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (28 ratings)4.6 (22 ratings) — better
Positive reviews76.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings28 — better22
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRRS, OOOToneBoosters

Customer experience

RRS CL1

All ratings28 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral7.1%
Negative7.1%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive76.9%
Neutral15.4%
Negative7.7%

TB GonioMeter

All ratings23 ratings
Positive91.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative8.7%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

RRS CL1

One-time1
  • RRS CL1 Unlimited$4.99
None

TB GonioMeter

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RRS CL1 free?
RRS CL1 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TB GonioMeter free?
TB GonioMeter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, RRS CL1 or TB GonioMeter?
TB GonioMeter is rated higher. RRS CL1 averages 4.5 out of 5 from 28 ratings, while TB GonioMeter averages 4.6 from 22 ratings.
Do RRS CL1 or TB GonioMeter have ads?
Neither RRS CL1 nor TB GonioMeter shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RRS CL1 or TB GonioMeter?
RRS CL1 ships an update every 2 months, and TB GonioMeter every 2 months. Most recently, RRS CL1 was updated on November 3, 2026 and TB GonioMeter on November 3, 2026.

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