Comparison

SquashIt multiband distortion vs ThrillMe AUv3 Compressor

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

Head to head
About

SquashIt multiband distortion

This audio effect filter offers a unique distortion algorithm for music production. It integrates with various audio hosts and sequencers, allowing for creative sound shaping on vocals, bass, and more. Developed by musicians for musicians, it provides a powerful yet simple interface.

Highlights
  • Audio Unit Extension (AUv3) support
  • Inter-App Audio (IAA) compatibility
  • AudioBus 2 compatibility
  • Load/Save presets
  • Low CPU usage
  • Simple and powerful UI
Features
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This audio effect filter provides an unique distortion algorithm and should be essential in every music producers toolset. SquashIt doesn’t sound vintage, it just sounds good. SquashIt is developed by musicians for musicians. Features: • (new) Works as a Audio Unit Extension (AUv3) with compliant hosts. • Inter app audio (IAA) compatible. This means you can use it with Garageband or other IAA compatible sequencers.     • AudioBus 2 compatible (including state saving) • Load / Save presets. • Remembers IAA hosts (will automatically load last used settings when a host connects) • Low cpu usage • Simple but yet powerful user interface Several professional music producers already work with the plugin: "SquashIt adds something unique that similar plug-ins doesn’t." - John De Sohn ”I think it’s fantastic and really easy to use. Also looks good and has a clean interface.” - Mattias Andreasson (producer) "Works great on vocals and bass." - Nisse Westfelt / Mixing engineer (Dirty Loops among others) "A great sounding plugin with an interface that makes you creative. I love distortion. I love Squashit even more" - Mathias Näslund / The Sweet Serenades "SquashIt makes what it says. It squashes intensity, drive and closeness out of anything. I use it for everything from kick to flute and can't wait for more plugs from Klevgränd." - Stefan Pettersson / Rougin Music Production "This plug is awesome on Mathildas vocals. It adds dirt but still sounds clean in a mysterious way which is perfect for electronica." - Peter Sydén / Artymove

About

ThrillMe AUv3 Compressor

This multi-band audio compressor offers precise control over four dynamic bands with advanced DSP. Sculpt your sound with independent band adjustments, adaptive filtering, soloing, and detailed metering for professional audio production.

Highlights
  • Independent four-band compression
  • Adaptive crossover filtering
  • Individual band soloing
  • Sophisticated metering
  • Customizable parameters
Features
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Elevate your audio production ThrillMe 3, a multi-band compressor designed for precision control and superior sound. Featuring cutting-edge DSP algorithms, it offers warm, punchy compression across four dynamic bands. Key features include independent four-band compression with a Lock control for simultaneous adjustments, adaptive crossover filtering for clear frequency separation, individual band soloing for precise sound sculpting, and sophisticated metering for real-time gain reduction monitoring. With customizable parameters like solo, threshold, attack, release, and make-up gain, ThrillMe 3 is perfect for audio engineers, musicians, and sound designers seeking unparalleled dynamic control.

Screenshots

SquashIt multiband distortion3 screens
ThrillMe AUv3 Compressor1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ThrillMe AUv3 Compressor at 5.0 against SquashIt multiband distortion's 4.3. ThrillMe AUv3 Compressor also leads on price ($4.99 vs $9.99). SquashIt multiband distortion's advantage is iOS requirement (9.1 vs 15.0). On ratings volume, update cadence, 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

SquashIt multiband distortion costs $9.99 and ThrillMe AUv3 Compressor $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ThrillMe AUv3 Compressor holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 4 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SquashIt multiband distortion ships an update every 2 months, ThrillMe AUv3 Compressor every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
SquashIt multiband distortion versus ThrillMe AUv3 Compressor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSquashIt multiband distortionThrillMe AUv3 Compressor
Price$9.99$4.99 — better
Rating4.3 (6 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.1 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKlevgrand Produkter ABDiscoDSP LLC

Customer experience

SquashIt multiband distortion

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

ThrillMe AUv3 Compressor

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

SquashIt multiband distortion

No in-app purchases

None

ThrillMe AUv3 Compressor

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SquashIt multiband distortion free?
SquashIt multiband distortion costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is ThrillMe AUv3 Compressor free?
ThrillMe AUv3 Compressor costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SquashIt multiband distortion or ThrillMe AUv3 Compressor?
ThrillMe AUv3 Compressor is rated higher. SquashIt multiband distortion averages 4.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while ThrillMe AUv3 Compressor averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do SquashIt multiband distortion or ThrillMe AUv3 Compressor have ads?
Neither SquashIt multiband distortion nor ThrillMe AUv3 Compressor shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SquashIt multiband distortion or ThrillMe AUv3 Compressor?
SquashIt multiband distortion ships an update every 2 months, and ThrillMe AUv3 Compressor every 4 months. Most recently, SquashIt multiband distortion was updated on September 26, 2026 and ThrillMe AUv3 Compressor on October 1, 2026.

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