Comparison

NoLimits2 vs 501 Chorus Echo

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

Head to head
About

NoLimits2

This high-end audio plugin offers advanced limiting capabilities for music production. It provides multiple algorithms for diverse sounds, from clean to saturated, with fine-tuning controls and LUFS metering. Compatible with major iOS music hosts.

Highlights
  • 4 distinct limiting algorithms
  • Clean to saturated sound options
  • Adjustable attack, release, and lookahead
  • Up to 8x oversampling
  • Stereo channel linking
  • LUFS loudness metering
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At the end of a long day at the mixing desk, when everything has finally fallen into place, comes the best moment (just before pouring that glass of whisky): load an instance of NoLimits2 at the end of the processing chain, turn that big gain knob, lean back and enjoy. Its predecessor, NoLimits, was certainly a highly acclaimed limiting plugin already and did a very good job for many years, but NoLimits2 definitely takes it to another level. From ultraclean to tastefully saturated, NoLimits2 will make your mixes louder in style. NoLimits2 is a highend audio limiting plugin featuring: - a comprehensive set of 4 different limiting algorithms - all of them follow entirely different limiting strategies, giving you a choice of really unique sounds - from clean to nicely saturated, it’s all there - further control over attack, release and lookahead times allow for even more finetuning - up to 8x oversampling to keep all harmonics of the more colourful modes in check - stereo channel linking - state-of-the-art LUFS loudness metering, compliant to all the latest standards NoLimits2 is an AUv3 plugin which is compatible with all relevant hosts on iOS, like Logic, Garageband, Cubasis,... you name it.

About

501 Chorus Echo

This audio plugin meticulously models the iconic Roland RE-501 Chorus Echo, offering authentic analog warmth with modern digital flexibility. It provides producers with classic tape delay, BBD chorus, and spring reverb sounds, enhanced by DAW tempo sync and expanded controls for any music genre.

Highlights
  • Authentic analog sound reproduction
  • Extended creative control with DAW sync
  • Intuitive user interface
  • Versatile for any music genre
  • Independent SOS timings
  • Linear preamp option
Features
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"Legendary Analog Warmth: Authentic Spring Reverb, Classic Tape Delay, and Lush BBD Chorus in a Cutting-Edge Plugin" Rediscover the iconic sound of the Roland RE-501 Chorus Echo*, now reborn as the NA 501 Chorus Echo plugin by Nembrini Audio. This meticulously modeled plugin captures the essence of the legendary tape echo, BBD chorus, and spring reverb, enhanced with modern digital functionality for today's music producers. Ideal for adding rich, analog textures to any genre, the NA 501 is a versatile tool for musicians and producers seeking that classic sound with contemporary flexibility. Key Features:: 1 - Authentic Sound Reproduction: Delivers the classic warmth and character of the Roland RE-501 through precise digital modeling. 2 - Extended Creative Control: Offers advanced features like DAW tempo sync, expanded chorus and delay parameters, and independent SOS timings. 3 - Intuitive User Interface: Designed for ease of use, blending vintage aesthetics with modern digital efficiency. 4 - Versatility for Any Genre: Whether you're producing rock, electronic, ambient, or beyond, the NA 501 fits seamlessly into any musical project. Equipped with features tailored for modern production, the NA 501 includes DAW tempo synchronization, a wide parameter range for the BBD chorus and analog tape delay, separate left and right SOS timings, and a linear preamp option. These technical enhancements ensure that the NA 501 not only emulates the classic sound but elevates it to new levels. Works as a standalone app, AudioUnit v3 effect, or Inter-App Audio effect Legal Disclaimer: RE-501 Chorus Echo is a registered trademark of Roland Inc. NA 501 Chorus Echo was developed by Nembrini Audio SRL based on its modeling techniques. Roland has not endorsed nor sponsored the NA 501 Chorus Echo in any manner, nor licensed any intellectual property for use in this product.

Screenshots

NoLimits22 screens
501 Chorus Echo1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: NoLimits2 at 100% against 501 Chorus Echo's 0%. NoLimits2 also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and price ($12.99 vs $14.99). On ratings volume, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

NoLimits2 costs $12.99 and 501 Chorus Echo $14.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NoLimits2 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 8 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of NoLimits2's written reviews are positive against 0% of 501 Chorus Echo's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NoLimits2 ships an update every 26 months, 501 Chorus Echo every 17 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
NoLimits2 versus 501 Chorus Echo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNoLimits2501 Chorus Echo
Price$12.99 — better$14.99
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better4.5 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings58 — better
Update frequencyEvery 26 monthsEvery 17 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11 — better15
Further details — not scored
Size163 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChristian SiedschlagNembrini Audio

Customer experience

NoLimits2

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

501 Chorus Echo

All ratings8 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

NoLimits2

No in-app purchases

None

501 Chorus Echo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NoLimits2 free?
NoLimits2 costs $12.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is 501 Chorus Echo free?
501 Chorus Echo costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, NoLimits2 or 501 Chorus Echo?
NoLimits2 is rated higher. NoLimits2 averages 5.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while 501 Chorus Echo averages 4.5 from 8 ratings.
Do NoLimits2 or 501 Chorus Echo have ads?
Neither NoLimits2 nor 501 Chorus Echo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NoLimits2 or 501 Chorus Echo?
NoLimits2 ships an update every 26 months, and 501 Chorus Echo every 17 months. Most recently, NoLimits2 was updated on October 7, 2026 and 501 Chorus Echo on October 13, 2026.

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