JAX Squasher vs Song Chord Editor
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
JAX Squasher
This audio processing tool maximizes loudness and compresses audio with simple controls. It offers transparent limiting and can be used across various Apple devices and compatible music production software.
- Self-adjusting loudness maximization
- Simple input gain and threshold adjustment
- Transparent limiting and loudness compression
- MIDI automation for parameters
- Universal app for Apple Silicon devices
- Scalable to any screen size
- Inbuilt preset management
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The JAX Squasher is a self adjusting loudness maximizing limiter with super easy adjustment. Just increase the input gain or tweak the threshold parameter up to the desired level. Very short attack and release times can produce harmonic distortion but the effect is intended to be used for transparent limiting / loudness compression results. Online manual: https://audio.digitster.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/JAX-Essential-Series-Squasher.pdf Demonstration video: https://youtu.be/snVg-0QrZJc Use the same AudioUnits (AUv3) across all Apple Silicon devices, including the iPhone, the Apple Vision Pro and the Mac (M1/2/3/4). Native MacOS apps like GarageBand, MainStage 3 and Logic Pro are supported. Any 3rd-party AUv3 supporting host should be able to host the plugin too. The hosts must support Apples standards for MIDI enabled effect processors. MIDI automation is inbuilt. Just select the MIDI Controller for the desired automation parameter. Multiple assignments are possible. All audio unit parameters are exposed for direct AU automation. JAX Essential Series have the following key features : - ultra efficient with low memory footprint, made for stacking up - fully scalable to any screen size, based on vector drawing - freely MIDI assignable parameters and control - all effects can be mixed to the audio with any amount - inbuilt preset management and factory sets - upwards compatible with older devices and iOS versions - available on all Apple Silicon platforms, iOS, iPadOS, macOS and visionOS with one release and price More infos can be found on our support website https://audio.digitster.net For advanced usage (i.e. mastering and exciting), we recommend to select the chorus from our SELECTIVE RANGE SERIES, which allows to limit the frequency range for audio processing. This build is truly 'universal', meaning, the audio unit is available for: - MacOS (Apple Silicon) - iOS (all actual iPhones) - iPadOS (all actual iPads) - visionOS (Apple Vision Pro) ( AudioUnits (AUv3) are app extensions, requiring an audio host application to perform. ) OS requirements: MacOS 10.15++ iOS 14.0++
Song Chord Editor
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SongChordEditor is the modern musician's all-in-one workspace: a powerful tool for writing, organizing, and performing songs with clean chord alignment, instant transposition, and easy setlist management. No more messy PDFs, random screenshots, or printed binders. Keep everything in one place and ready for the stage. Create. Rehearse. Perform. Collaborate. Key Features Song library with lyrics, chords, and metadata True chord alignment with adjustable font size One-tap transposition (flat/sharp), for Chords and Tabs Auto-scroll, metronome, and tuner included Create setlists and reorder with drag-and-drop Cloud sync and real-time project collaboration Import songbooks (TXT, PDF, ZIP, JSON) Offline mode and optional local-only storage Backup and restore with optional encryption 12+ themes, dark mode, and multiple languages Whether you are leading worship, performing on stage, writing songs, or rehearsing with a band, SongChordEditor keeps your music clear, organized, and always ready.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Song Chord Editor at Free against JAX Squasher's $5.99. JAX Squasher's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On 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
Song Chord Editor is free to download; JAX Squasher costs $5.99 up front. Song Chord Editor sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. JAX Squasher asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | JAX Squasher | Song Chord Editor |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $5.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.0 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jens Guell | Daniel Decastro |
In-app purchases
JAX Squasher
No in-app purchases
Song Chord Editor
- English$6.99
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