Comparison

SideChain AUv3 vs Tapko Komp

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

Head to head
About

SideChain AUv3

Create a classic EDM pumping effect with tempo-synced volume ducking. This app offers full parameter control for automation and allows saving/loading custom presets. Fine-tune your audio envelope with adjustable floor, delay, curve, and release settings.

Highlights
  • Tempo-synced volume ducking
  • Full parameter automation
  • Save and load presets
  • Adjustable ADSR envelope controls
  • EDM pumping effect
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Simple tempo-synced volume envelope for that classic EDM pumping effect. All parameters exposed for automation. The default setting will probably do what you need, but you can also save/load presets. Set floor value, delay, curve, release point - control the envelope like a standard ADSR __ If you're having an issue, please email me at support@scalenumbers.com rather than leaving a review, as apple doesn't send developers any alerts when reviews are left, so I won't know you've tried to contact me.

About

Tapko Komp

This audio plugin offers one-knob compression for iOS devices, allowing users to achieve polished dynamics with ease. It features two distinct modes for different sound characteristics and provides real-time visual feedback on audio levels and gain reduction.

Highlights
  • One-knob compression
  • Soft and Hard modes
  • Real-time metering
  • Makeup gain
  • Factory and user presets
  • Minimal UI
Features
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Tapko Komp is built for moments when compression needs to be fast, clear, and dependable. It is especially at home in live setups: one main Amount control, five musical modes, readable metering, and no deep menus to slow you down. Put it on vocals, bass, drums, buses, backing tracks, or a live input and get controlled dynamics quickly. It also works just as well for everyday mixing, production, and sound design when you want useful compression without overthinking the setup. Choose between five compression flavors: - Soft for transparent leveling - Glue for bus-style cohesion - Bass for steady low-end control - Punch for transient-friendly compression - Hard for heavier squeeze and attitude Set the mode, turn Amount, and shape the result in seconds. The interface shows gain reduction, output peak, and lift metering so you can see both how much Tapko Komp is compressing and how much auto makeup is bringing quieter details forward. Features: - One-slider compression workflow for quick live decisions - Five mode voicings for different sources - Real-time gain reduction and lift metering - Output peak readout in dBFS - Output gain trim - Low CPU mode for lighter sessions - Factory presets plus save and delete for user presets - AUv3 support for compatible iOS hosts Support: https://tapko.davidguva.se

Screenshots

SideChain AUv31 screens
Tapko Komp1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SideChain AUv3 at every 3 days against Tapko Komp's every 5 months. SideChain AUv3 also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18). Tapko Komp's advantage is price ($1.99 vs $2.99). On rating, ratings volume, 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

SideChain AUv3 costs $2.99 and Tapko Komp $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for SideChain AUv3 against 5.0 for Tapko Komp. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SideChain AUv3 ships an update every 3 days, Tapko Komp every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
SideChain AUv3 versus Tapko Komp: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSideChain AUv3Tapko Komp
Price$2.99$1.99 — better
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperScale Degrees LTDDavid Lars Guva

Customer experience

SideChain AUv3

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Tapko Komp

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

SideChain AUv3

No in-app purchases

None

Tapko Komp

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SideChain AUv3 free?
SideChain AUv3 costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tapko Komp free?
Tapko Komp costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SideChain AUv3 or Tapko Komp?
SideChain AUv3 and Tapko Komp are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do SideChain AUv3 or Tapko Komp have ads?
Neither SideChain AUv3 nor Tapko Komp shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SideChain AUv3 or Tapko Komp?
SideChain AUv3 ships an update every 3 days, and Tapko Komp every 5 months. Most recently, SideChain AUv3 was updated on October 6, 2026 and Tapko Komp on September 30, 2026.

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