Comparison

P252 MDN Diode vs SL DREAD

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

Head to head
About

P252 MDN Diode

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P252 MDN Diode is a germanium diode bridge compressor created by Pulsar Modular and Marc Daniel Nelson. Nearly two years in the making, it delivers the weight, movement and harmonic character of the rare germanium diode-bridge design - now on your iPhone and iPad. Use it as an AUv3 plug-in in your favorite host (Logic Pro, GarageBand, AUM, Cubasis and more) or as a standalone app processing live sound from your microphone. KEY FEATURES: - Germanium diode bridge compression with program-dependent behavior - RESPONSE TIME and RELEASE controls tuned for musical timing - Ratios from gentle 2:1 up to Limit, plus Linear mode - FF / FB sidechain topology switch - External sidechain input (AUv3) - STOCK / DRIVE transformer voicings and NORM / HEFT weight modes - AIR switch and 3-way analog noise floor - MATCH gain matching for honest A/B decisions - A/B compare with copy, MOD and oversampling - Simpson-style VU metering (RMS in/out) plus dual gain reduction meters - Touch-friendly "Link Threshold & Trim Out" and "Link Trim In & Out" gain staging - Full preset manager with folders, favorites, import and export - Parameter automation in AUv3 hosts Audio is processed entirely on your device - no account, no data collection, no internet connection required.

About

SL DREAD

Transform any audio into unsettling soundscapes with 30 evolving horror scenes. This app processes melodies, vocals, and more to create disturbing atmospheres for music, film, and game sound design. Its unique interface allows for independent control of various sonic layers.

Highlights
  • 30 evolving horror scenes
  • Audio-reactive interface
  • Independent layer control
  • Standalone app and AUv3 effect
  • Transport Link for host sync
  • User presets
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SL DREAD blends incoming audio with 30 evolving horror scenes. Process melodies, drum loops, vocals, synths and field recordings to build disturbing atmospheres for music, film and game sound design. Fusion makes the atmosphere respond to the source. Shape its character with Age, Decay, Motion, Voice, Event, Space and Mix, and control drone, breath, whisper and metallic layers independently. Transport Link follows playback in a compatible host. The weathered medical-monitor interface includes an audio-reactive CRT display, scene selection, user presets and input/output controls. On iPhone, compact portrait pages separate Controls, Layers and I/O. Use the full interface in landscape or on iPad. Includes a standalone app and an AUv3 audio effect. To process a track from another music app, insert SL DREAD in a compatible AUv3 host. Standalone input monitoring starts muted to avoid speaker feedback; use headphones when enabling microphone monitoring. No account or in-app purchase is required. Audio processing stays on your device.

Screenshots

P252 MDN Diode3 screens
SL DREAD3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: SL DREAD at $14.99 against P252 MDN Diode's $19.99. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

P252 MDN Diode costs $19.99 and SL DREAD $14.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
P252 MDN Diode versus SL DREAD: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterP252 MDN DiodeSL DREAD
Price$19.99$14.99 — better
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Every 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB91 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperPulsar ModularVIACHESLAV ZHILTSOV

In-app purchases

None

P252 MDN Diode

No in-app purchases

None

SL DREAD

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is P252 MDN Diode free?
P252 MDN Diode costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is SL DREAD free?
SL DREAD costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do P252 MDN Diode or SL DREAD have ads?
Neither P252 MDN Diode nor SL DREAD shows ads.

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