Space Strip vs NovaDrive
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Space Strip
This modular multi-effect plugin allows users to shape depth, movement, and spatial balance. Its six flexible modules can be arranged in any order for subtle sound enhancement, particularly effective on synthesizers and keyboards. Designed to be lightweight, it minimizes CPU load for use across multiple tracks.
- Six modular effects
- Flexible drag-and-drop routing
- Shaping depth and movement
- Spatial balance enhancement
- Lightweight CPU usage
- Ideal for synths and keyboards
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Space Strip is a six-module multi-effect plugin built around simple, flexible routing. The included modules Contour, Vibe, Slapback, Ambience, Ensemble, and Stereo can be arranged in any order using drag and drop. Space Strip focuses on shaping depth, movement, and spatial balance rather than heavy effects. It works particularly well on synthesizers and keyboards, but can also be used on other sound sources where subtle space and character are needed. The plugin is designed to be lightweight and suitable for use across multiple tracks without significant CPU load.
NovaDrive
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NovaDrive is a professional multi-mode distortion plugin featuring three legendary saturation engines and powerful SuperSitter spatial positioning. Get desktop-class processing with tube warmth, high-gain distortion, or analog saturation, plus unique forward/back spatial control that moves sounds closer or further in your mix as easy as panning left/right! A Revolution! Works amazingly in Logic Pro, GarageBand, Cubasis, and all AUv3 hosts. Three Legendary Distortion Modes: Overdrive - Classic tube-style warmth and dynamics. Soft Clip for smooth transparency or Classic Saturation for vintage character with simulated power supply sag. Excellent for blues, rock, country, and clean boost. Distortion - Aggressive, tight, and brutally powerful. Driven Tube for focused control or Modern High-Gain for multi-stage clarity. Awesome for metal, punk, hard rock, and extreme fuzz tones. Saturation - Subtle warmth to full analog character. Tube Saturation for transparent mastering warmth or Tape Saturation for compression and analog glue. Perfect for mastering, parallel processing, and vintage vibe. Intelligent Tone Shaping: Drive - Distortion intensity with mode-optimized ranges for each character Tone - Adaptive pre/post EQ that intelligently complements each mode Style - Seamlessly blend between two unique algorithms per mode for vast tonal variations Gain - Extra control of input level that works with the Drive for volume compensation Mix - Parallel processing from subtle enhancement to full saturation Output - Final gain stage (-12dB to +12dB) for precise level matching SuperSitter Spatial Technology: Our exclusive psychoacoustic SuperSitter system easily moves sounds forward or back in your mix, as intuitive as left/right panning! Forward brings sounds closer with intelligent enhancement. Back creates warm distance with spatial processing. Visual feedback shows exact position in real-time. 20 Professional Presets: Expertly crafted presets covering blues to extreme distortion. Each preset remembers settings for all three modes, giving you 60 total starting points! Plus, unlimited global user presets for saving and recalling your custom settings instantly and across multiple DAWs on your device. Advanced Sidechain Control: Route sidechain to dynamically control drive intensity or spatial positioning. Precise threshold, attack, release, and mix controls with self-signal capability (DAW dependent). Optimized for iOS/iPadOS Production: Touch-optimized interface designed for iPad and iPhone. Works seamlessly with Logic Pro, GarageBand, Cubasis, AUM, and all AUv3 hosts. Create professional tones on the go with desktop power in your hands. CPU-efficient design allows multiple instances without performance issues. Technical Excellence: - AUv3 format works with Logic Pro, GarageBand, Cubasis, AUM, and all AUv3 hosts - Lock-free real-time processing with anti-aliasing and DC blocking - Three separate processing engines with dual algorithms and intelligent gain compensation - True stereo processing with independent channel state - Full parameter automation - CPU efficient design for use on many tracks simultaneously - Professional factory presets plus unlimited global user preset storage The Nova series of plugins represents an evolution of audio plugins - combining professional desktop quality effects and utilities with intuitive spatial positioning and advanced sidechain control for your iPhone and iPad. Download NovaDrive now and hear professional studio-quality results in seconds!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: NovaDrive at $9.99 against Space Strip's $14.99. On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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
Space Strip costs $14.99 and NovaDrive $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Space Strip | NovaDrive |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $14.99 | $9.99 — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | AudioThing Ltd. | Simon Alexander |
In-app purchases
Space Strip
No in-app purchases
NovaDrive
No in-app purchases









