# Tapko Komp vs ANALOGy8

The clearest difference is update cadence: ANALOGy8 at every 9 days against Tapko Komp's every 3 months. ANALOGy8 also leads on ratings volume (10 vs 2) and device support (4 vs 2). Tapko Komp's advantage is price ($2.99 vs $7.99). On rating, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Tapko Komp costs $2.99 and ANALOGy8 $7.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Tapko Komp against 5.0 for ANALOGy8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ANALOGy8 has 10 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Tapko Komp ships an update every 3 months, ANALOGy8 every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tapko Komp | ANALOGy8 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$2.99** | $7.99 |
| Rating | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tapko-komp/id6761813645/reviews) | [5.0 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/analogy8/id6762412723/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **10** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 4 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [David Lars Guva](https://appshunter.io/developer/1887879459) | [Rob Jackson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1072346998) |

## What reviewers say

### Tapko Komp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tapko-komp/id6761813645)

This audio tool offers fast, clear, and dependable compression for live setups and everyday mixing. It features five distinct compression modes and intuitive controls for quick dynamic shaping.

**Highlights:** One-slider compression workflow, Five musical compression modes, Real-time metering, Output peak readout, AUv3 support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### ANALOGy8

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/analogy8/id6762412723)

This virtual analog synthesizer offers 8-voice polyphony with three variable shape oscillators per voice. It features dual independent filters, four modulation sources per voice, and a comprehensive effects section. Create evolving and unique soundscapes with extensive sound design capabilities.

**Highlights:** 8-voice polyphonic virtual analog synthesizer, 3 variable shape oscillators per voice with wave folding, Dual independent variable mode filters per voice, 4 independent modulation sources per voice (LFO/ASR), Analog-flavoured delay, phaser, reverb, and compressor effects, 100 factory presets and a preset generation feature

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tapko Komp free?

Tapko Komp costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is ANALOGy8 free?

ANALOGy8 costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Tapko Komp or ANALOGy8?

Tapko Komp and ANALOGy8 are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 10 ratings respectively.

### Do Tapko Komp or ANALOGy8 have ads?

Neither Tapko Komp nor ANALOGy8 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tapko Komp or ANALOGy8?

Tapko Komp ships an update every 3 months, and ANALOGy8 every 9 days. Most recently, Tapko Komp was updated on November 1, 2026 and ANALOGy8 on October 31, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*