Comparison

LA Comp vs FretFlo

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

Head to head
About

LA Comp

This audio effect plugin offers a vintage-inspired optical compressor with modern flexibility. It provides in-depth control over dynamics, tube flavors, and stereo width, allowing for precise sound shaping on vocals and mixes. Compatible across multiple platforms for on-the-go creativity.

Highlights
  • Vintage and modern optical compression
  • Multiple tube flavor options
  • Auto-Gain functionality
  • Emphasis frequency control
  • Stereo spread for width
  • Side-chain input
  • Cross-platform presets
Features
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Legendary sound with a modern twist. LA Comp reimagines a studio classic with unmistakable vintage tone bringing in-depth control. Whether you're crafting silky vocal lines or adding punch to your mix, it's got the soul of a legend with a twist of modern-day flexibility. Optical dynamics with ease. With side-chain, auto-gain, and in-depth control over tube and optical elements, you’ll have everything you need to shape your sound in ways you never imagined. Mix anywhere. Anytime. From the studio to your mobile rig, LA Comp is ready. With VST3, AAX, AU, and AUv3 compatibility across macOS, Windows, iPhone, and iPad, your sound goes wherever inspiration strikes—without compromising quality or control. Features -10 included cross-platform presets for instant inspiration -Auto-Gain to keep the focus on your dynamics -Analog warmth and drive with three tube flavors: Vintage, Modern, and Stock -Gain reduction (Mono or Stereo) and calculation options (RMS or Peak) -Emphasis frequency control for tailored compression -Stereo spread for enhanced width and space -Side-chain input for creative mixing and shaping -Allows external audio device use Fully compatible with VST3, AAX, AU, and AUv3.* *AUv3 and standalone only on iOS. Mac/PC (Sold separately) required for VST3 and AAX.

About

FretFlo

Features
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Find a better way to play it. FretFlo helps guitarists turn chord progressions into playable voicings that work together across the fretboard. Enter your progression, choose where you want to play on the neck, and FretFlo generates two carefully selected paths through the chords. Instead of looking at each chord in isolation, FretFlo considers the progression as a whole—helping you find parts with natural voice leading, comfortable movement, and voicings that fit together musically. Whether you're working out a second guitar part at rehearsal, exploring new ways to play a familiar progression, or trying to move beyond the same open chord shapes, FretFlo gets you from chords to playing quickly. GENERATE BETTER VOICINGS Enter a progression and get playable chord shapes selected to work together—not just a list of every possible fingering. EXPLORE TWO MUSICAL PATHS Compare two different approaches to the same progression and choose the one that fits your part. CHOOSE YOUR POSITION Point FretFlo toward the area of the neck where you want to play. It's a musical starting point, not a rigid boundary, so the progression can move when a better voicing calls for it. BUILT-IN GUITAR TUNER A clean, responsive chromatic tuner is always close by when you need it. KEEP YOUR IDEAS TOGETHER Recent progressions make it easy to return to what you've been working on. GO FURTHER WITH FRETFLO PRO Unlock the full chord vocabulary, including 7ths, suspended, diminished and augmented chords. Explore alternate tunings such as Drop D, DADGAD and open tunings, create your own custom tunings, and save favorite progressions along with their tuning and neck position. FretFlo Pro is a one-time purchase. No subscription. Made for the moment between hearing the progression and finding your part.

Screenshots

LA Comp3 screens
FretFlo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: FretFlo at Free against LA Comp's $9.99. LA Comp's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 15 months). On ads 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

FretFlo is free to download; LA Comp costs $9.99 up front. FretFlo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. LA Comp asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LA Comp ships an update every 3 weeks, FretFlo every 15 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
LA Comp versus FretFlo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLA CompFretFlo
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating4.2 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 15 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOSC AudioJason Baker

In-app purchases

None

LA Comp

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

FretFlo

One-time1
  • Premium Upgrade$7.99

Questions

Is LA Comp free?
LA Comp costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is FretFlo free?
FretFlo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do LA Comp or FretFlo have ads?
Neither LA Comp nor FretFlo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LA Comp or FretFlo?
LA Comp ships an update every 3 weeks, and FretFlo every 15 months. Most recently, LA Comp was updated on October 24, 2026 and FretFlo on October 19, 2026.

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