GCL1 vs Things
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
GCL1
This AUv3 plugin integrates a gate, compressor, and limiter into a single unit for audio processing. It offers precise control over dynamic range, noise reduction, and peak levels, mimicking a real hardware unit with clear displays.
- Gate for noise reduction
- Compressor for dynamic response
- Limiter to prevent clipping
- AUv3 plugin compatibility
- Realistic hardware interface
- Precise VU meters
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Please note: this is an AUv3 plugin that can be used with compatible host Apps. GSi GCL1 features three dynamic processors in one unit: - Gate: typically used to interrupt background noise when there's no musical content in a noisy track - Compressor: a device that automatically adjusts the dynamic response of a sound source to make it constant and stable - Limiter: a device that limits the highest peak levels to prevent unwanted distortion or clipping The initial of these three devices make the name G, C and L... and the number 1 is because you never know... Using this plugin is very simple, every control is rendered like on a real unit, with absolute values on knobs and precise vu-meters.
Things
This audio effect plugin offers a voice-optimized compressor inspired by a vintage German radio broadcast instrument. It provides a simple one-knob interface for achieving loud yet smooth vocal tones, with optional tube gain saturation and a euphonic EQ for authoritative bass.
- Voice-optimized compressor
- One-knob simplicity
- Vintage German radio broadcast design
- Tube gain saturation
- Euphoric EQ for bass boost
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Things - Voice is a simple one-knob "throw it on and it sounds good" compressor for voice-over and vocals. Based on our channel strip Dials it gives you everything you need to make your voice loud yet smooth. The compressor is an unusual and complex design from a German 1950 radio broadcast instrument. If you desire to get even closer to that unit's vintage tone, add authentically modded tube gain with the saturation button. For an authoritative bass boost we have added a rather euphonic EQ that excites just the right frequencies. This is the seventh plugin in our ongoing collaboration with Berlin musician and video personality Hainbach.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Things at 5.0 against GCL1's 4.0. Things also leads on ratings volume (8 vs 2) and device support (3 vs 1). GCL1's advantage is price ($3.99 vs $6.99). On review sentiment, update cadence, 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
GCL1 costs $3.99 and Things $6.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Things holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 8 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 0% and 0% positive.
GCL1 ships an update every 38 months, Things every 25 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GCL1 | Things |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3.99 — better | $6.99 |
| Rating | 4.0 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (8 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 8 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 38 months | Every 25 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Genuine Soundware | AudioThing Ltd. |
Customer experience
GCL1
Things
In-app purchases
GCL1
No in-app purchases
Things
No in-app purchases
