Comparison

DelayScaper vs ab Compressor | Limiter X

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

Head to head
About

DelayScaper

This audio effects plugin offers dual dynamic stereo delays that respond to input intensity and note spacing. It allows for experimental sound design, atmospheric textures, and even looping, with bonus effects like octave pitch-shifting and random reversing.

Highlights
  • Dual stereo delay modules
  • Dynamic parameter response to audio input
  • Host tempo syncable delay times
  • Max 8-second delay time
  • Octave Grains effect
  • Random Reverse effect
  • Envelope followers for modulation
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DelayScaper is an AUv3 effects plugin that can run standalone, or in any AUv3 compatible host such as Logic Pro, GarageBand or AUM. DelayScaper currently runs on iOS (iPad & iPhone) and macOS (Intel & Silicon) and is available as a Universal Purchase from the Apple App Store. Overview DelayScaper is a dual dynamic delay effect designed to produce inspiring, and sometimes very unpredictable results that literally responds dynamically to audio input. Playing an instrument through DelayScaper can be especially rewarding when you adjust your playing to what you’re hearing, because DelayScaper can be configured to constantly modify its parameters according to the intensity and spacing of your notes. It’s like having five extra pairs of hands twiddling knobs for you! At its core, DelayScaper comprises two identical stereo delay modules that can run in series or parallel. While it can cover “normal” delay duties, including host tempo syncable delay times, DelayScaper is really for those who like to experiment with sound, especially in the atmospheric and ambient realm. With a maximum delay time of 8 seconds, you can even use DelayScaper as an old-school “free looper” for “Frippertronics” type evolving soundscapes. DelayScaper also features two bonus “one knob FX” effects that are both original designs that complement the core delay processing: “Octave Grains” is a randomised and delayed pitch-shifting algorithm that sits somewhere between a pitch-shifted delay and granular shimmer effect. “Random Reverse” does what you might expect it to do, but often in an unexpected way! Both algorithms will grab random sections of the incoming audio, process it, then feed those into the main delay processing. The dynamics section is where DelayScaper comes to life, and includes dedicated envelope followers for both delays, which can then be used as a modulation source for up to 5 delay parameters for each delay. For example, you can modulate the mix level to create a “ducking delay”, or modulate tone so the delay repeats get brighter or darker depending on how hard or softly you play. A “cascade” feature sends the output of the first delay into the second, allowing you to fine-tune the balance between parallel and series mode.

About

ab Compressor | Limiter X

This audio effect app offers advanced compression and limiting capabilities for music production. It allows independent control over three dimensional poles (Left, Right, Front) for unique sound shaping and includes features like dry/wet control for parallel processing.

Highlights
  • Per-dimensional pole compressor
  • Per-dimensional pole limiter
  • Per-dimensional pole saturator
  • Dry/wet control for parallel processing
  • Peak/RMS compression
  • Lookahead function
  • Knee control
Features
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A Compressor and Limiter that works in Ambisonics under the hood. Three different dimensional poles can be compressed, limited or saturated independently (LEFT, RIGHT, FRONT) with unique results! - Per-Dimensional Pole Compressor - Per Dimensional Pole Limiter - Per Dimensional Pole Saturator - Dry/Wet control for Parallel processing - Compress from 1:1 to 99:1 or to Infinite:1 (Limit) - Peak / RMS Compression - Lookahead function - Knee control

Screenshots

DelayScaper2 screens
ab Compressor | Limiter X3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: DelayScaper at 3 against ab Compressor | Limiter X's 1. DelayScaper also leads on price ($4.99 vs $5.99). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

DelayScaper costs $4.99 and ab Compressor | Limiter X $5.99 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 DelayScaper against 5.0 for ab Compressor | Limiter X. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
DelayScaper versus ab Compressor | Limiter X: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDelayScaperab Compressor | Limiter X
Price$4.99 — better$5.99
Rating5.0 (3 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better1
Update frequencyDaily—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRob JacksonAlejandro Cabrera Zuniga

Customer experience

DelayScaper

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

ab Compressor | Limiter X

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

In-app purchases

None

DelayScaper

No in-app purchases

None

ab Compressor | Limiter X

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DelayScaper free?
DelayScaper costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is ab Compressor | Limiter X free?
ab Compressor | Limiter X costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, DelayScaper or ab Compressor | Limiter X?
DelayScaper and ab Compressor | Limiter X are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do DelayScaper or ab Compressor | Limiter X have ads?
Neither DelayScaper nor ab Compressor | Limiter X shows ads.

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