Comparison

FAC Bandit 2 vs Gecko Comp

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

Head to head
About

FAC Bandit 2

This audio effect processor splits sound into three frequency bands, allowing independent effect application and blending for unique sonic textures. It offers a range of effects like saturation, reverb, and delay, with precise control over crossovers and outputs. Ideal for musicians seeking advanced sound design capabilities.

Highlights
  • 3-Band Multi-Effects Processor
  • Independent effect per band
  • Mix blending control
  • Frequency isolator equalizer
  • Adjustable crossover points
  • Multi-output support
  • AUv3 for iOS and macOS
Features
Currently charting
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• 3-Band Multi-Effects Processor • Compact design with massive sonic versatility • Each band provides its own effect with mix blending control • Band effects: Saturator, LoFi, Ring Mod, Delay, Reverb, Chorus & Stereo Control • Frequency isolator equalizer (DJ style filter) • Two adjustable crossover points for low and high bands with a slope up to 48dB • Separate Dry/Wet output controls with an optional master Brickwall limiter • Multi-output support: each band can be routed to separate channels in your host • Advanced Responsive Design, portrait and landscape views • Universal Purchase: AUv3 for iOS (iPad/iPhone), macOS and Vision Pro FAC Bandit is a multiband audio effect that splits your audio signal into three independent frequency bands, each processed with its own effect and then recombined to create the final sound. Choose from a set of effects, including saturation, lo-fi degradation, ring modulation, delay, reverb, chorus and stereo control, and blend them precisely within each band. Two adjustable crossover points give you full control over which frequencies are affected, allowing you to shape your tone with precision. By targeting each part of the spectrum separately, you can apply effects in ways that full-range processing simply cannot achieve. FAC Bandit is a powerful sound design tool for musicians who want to craft unique, personal, and exciting sounds, either subtly, without altering the original tone, or in a more creative way. This is an AUv3 Effect and requires a compatible host to work The in-app purchases are for tipping only, the app is fully functional without them Fac Bandit 2 is crafted from a trusted original. Check out the outstanding reviews from Version 1 below: • Great isolated multi band effects, use this one a lot -ChrizzBeatz • Excellent app! Very versatile and the per band FX is such a tasty concept -disbliss • Some apps do what they say they do. Some have a little extra that make you use them more than you thought. This one will constantly keep making you sound better. I thought I would use it for a little color here and there and I now use it at least twice in every track -EduardoG2 • Got all this guys apps and they are all excellent -69reasons • Fonctionnement et ergonomie au top -SoundofSound • One of the most amazing multi band effects you can buy for iOS music production. Fred’s apps are ways good quality and this one does not disappoint -Positiveforever The documentation is available at fredantoncorvest.com/FAC_Bandit.html

About

Gecko Comp

This music app offers a simplified audio compression experience with a single control knob. It provides instant visual feedback and is designed to always produce musical results, eliminating complex settings and menu navigation. It functions as an AUv3 effect for popular music production hosts on iOS and macOS.

Highlights
  • One-knob compression control
  • Instant visual feedback
  • Musical compression settings
  • AUv3 effect plugin
  • iOS and macOS compatible
Features
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Turn one knob. Gecko Comp takes care of the rest — musical compression with instant visual feedback, everywhere you make music. One knob controls everything — threshold, ratio, attack, release. All tuned together to always sound musical. No wrong settings, no menu diving. Load Gecko Comp as an AUv3 effect in GarageBand, AUM, and any compatible host on iOS and macOS. Drop it on a track and you're done.

Screenshots

FAC Bandit 24 screens
Gecko Comp3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Gecko Comp at $1.99 against FAC Bandit 2's $12.99. Gecko Comp also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). FAC Bandit 2's advantage is chart position (#192 vs unranked) and ratings volume (11 vs 3). On rating, 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

FAC Bandit 2 costs $12.99 and Gecko Comp $1.99 up front. FAC Bandit 2 sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Gecko Comp asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for FAC Bandit 2 against 5.0 for Gecko Comp. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 3 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FAC Bandit 2 ships an update every 6 weeks, Gecko Comp every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
FAC Bandit 2 versus Gecko Comp: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFAC Bandit 2Gecko Comp
Price$12.99$1.99 — better
Rating5.0 (11 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings11 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#192 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS16.4 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFrederic CorvestDave Govert Menkehorst

Customer experience

FAC Bandit 2

All ratings11 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Gecko Comp

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

FAC Bandit 2

One-time3
  • Small Tip$1.99
  • Medium Tip$4.99
  • Large Tip$14.99
None

Gecko Comp

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FAC Bandit 2 free?
FAC Bandit 2 costs $12.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Gecko Comp free?
Gecko Comp costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, FAC Bandit 2 or Gecko Comp?
FAC Bandit 2 and Gecko Comp are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 11 and 3 ratings respectively.
Do FAC Bandit 2 or Gecko Comp have ads?
Neither FAC Bandit 2 nor Gecko Comp shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FAC Bandit 2 or Gecko Comp?
FAC Bandit 2 ships an update every 6 weeks, and Gecko Comp every 2 weeks. Most recently, FAC Bandit 2 was updated on October 24, 2026 and Gecko Comp on October 24, 2026.

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