Comparison

KNOCK vs FAC Punchlab

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

Head to head
About

KNOCK

Enhance your drum sounds with this audio plugin designed for professional mixing. It helps drums cut through the mix with a powerful, impactful sound. Optimized for ease of use, it suits both new and experienced music producers.

Highlights
  • Slap and punch through mixes
  • Signature drum sound
  • Extreme ease of use
  • Seamless workflow integration
  • Crafted by platinum producer
Features
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KNOCK is the last plugin you will ever need to make your drums slap and punch through your mix. This plugin was meticulously crafted by platinum producer & award winning sound designer, DECAP. It is inspired by the signature sound of his popular drum kit series DRUMS THAT KNOCK, which has helped shaped the sonics of modern music. KNOCK is optimized for extreme ease of use for beginners and professionals alike. Use KNOCK to make your drums slap, and take you to the next level. Whether you are new to producing, or a seasoned pro, KNOCK will seamlessly fit into your workflow.

About

FAC Punchlab

Energize your music with this audio rack featuring 9 precision processors. Enhance mixes, boost drums, and shape unique sounds with dynamic effects, noise modulation, and saturation. Personalize your signal flow and achieve rich, harmonically driven tones.

Highlights
  • 9 precision audio processors
  • Dynamic effects for sound crafting
  • Enhance mix impact and presence
  • Elevate drums with punch
  • Noise modulation and saturation
  • Rearrange FX positions
  • Low latency with oversampling
Features
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Looking for that extra punch and energy to make your mark in the crowded music scene? Look no further – FAC Punchlab is your solution, an all-in-one super audio rack with 9 precision audio processors, ready to energize and revitalize your sound! • Combine essential dynamic effects for effortless sound crafting • Enhance your mix quickly, boosting its natural impact and presence • Elevate your drums with punch and unique character • Shape your sound with BOUM, emphasizing resonant tonality • Infuse life with Fizz, a dynamic noise modulator • Add saturation to achieve rich, harmonically driven tones • Maintain clarity with a versatile clipper and final limiter • Personalize your signal flow by rearranging FX positions • Low latency with optional oversampling • Waveform view of the pre and post signal • Advanced Responsive Design, portrait and landscape views • Universal Purchase: AUv3 for iOS (iPad/iPhone), macOS and Vision Pro FAC Punchlab, your sonic atelier, empowers you to design and showcase the unique characteristics of your instruments! Whether you're a novice in music production or an avid amateur musician exploring various genres, this tool is sure to ignite your creative spark! The documentation is available at fredantoncorvest.com/FAC_Punchlab.html

Screenshots

KNOCK3 screens
FAC Punchlab4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: FAC Punchlab at 5.0 against KNOCK's 3.9. FAC Punchlab also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 58%) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 39 months). KNOCK's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and price ($9.99 vs $14.99). On ratings volume, ads, monetization model 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

KNOCK costs $9.99 and FAC Punchlab $14.99 up front. FAC Punchlab sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. KNOCK asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

FAC Punchlab holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 21 and 26 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of KNOCK's written reviews are positive against 100% of FAC Punchlab's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

KNOCK ships an update every 39 months, FAC Punchlab every 3 months. Both last shipped on September 28, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
KNOCK versus FAC Punchlab: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKNOCKFAC Punchlab
Price$9.99 — better$14.99
Rating3.9 (21 ratings)5.0 (26 ratings) — better
Positive reviews57.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2126 — better
Update frequencyEvery 39 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#179 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPlugins That KnockFrederic Corvest

Customer experience

KNOCK

All ratings21 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative28.6%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive57.9%
Neutral5.3%
Negative36.8%

FAC Punchlab

All ratings26 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

KNOCK

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

FAC Punchlab

One-time3
  • Small Tip$1.99
  • Medium Tip$4.99
  • Large Tip$14.99

Questions

Is KNOCK free?
KNOCK costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is FAC Punchlab free?
FAC Punchlab costs $14.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, KNOCK or FAC Punchlab?
FAC Punchlab is rated higher. KNOCK averages 3.9 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while FAC Punchlab averages 5.0 from 26 ratings.
Do KNOCK or FAC Punchlab have ads?
Neither KNOCK nor FAC Punchlab shows ads.
Which is updated more often, KNOCK or FAC Punchlab?
KNOCK ships an update every 39 months, and FAC Punchlab every 3 months. Most recently, KNOCK was updated on September 28, 2026 and FAC Punchlab on September 28, 2026.

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