Comparison

Korvpressor vs Bark Filter

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

Head to head
About

Korvpressor

This app offers an adaptive compressor and limiter with a transparent, musical sound. It features a unique interface, a built-in 3-band EQ, and a maximizer with an optional brick wall limiter. It's suitable for various audio sources, from vocals to full mixes.

Highlights
  • Adaptive compression algorithm
  • Transparent and musical sound
  • Built-in 3-band EQ
  • Dry/wet mix control
  • Intuitive user interface
  • Optional brick wall limiter
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Korvpressor is an adaptive compressor/limiter with an easy-to-use interface (a whole new take on how to tame a compressor). The compression algorithm is developed with transparency in mind, and this effect processor will sound great on almost all kinds of sounds; all from a vocal track to a full blown mix. In addition to the compression unit there are three knobs for controlling low, mid and high frequency levels. Noteworthy features: • Complex compression algorithm acclaimed for its transparency and musical sound. • Built-in 3 band EQ • Dry / wet mix • Intuitive and unique user interface • Enable/Disable lookahead time • Plenty of factory presets • Three state attack, ratio, release parameters. • Maximizer on / off switch • Built-in (optional) brick wall limiter (at 0dB) Check out the product webpage for a video demo and more info. Korvpressor works both as a standalone app and as an AUv3 plugin. Feedback or suggestions? Drop us a mail: support(at)klevgrand.se or @klevgrand on Twitter

About

Bark Filter

This audio effect processor mimics the human ear's critical band filtering and compression. It offers a multi-band compressor with up to 27 bands for precise audio manipulation and analysis.

Highlights
  • Multi-band dynamic range compressor (up to 27 bands)
  • Variable number of compressor bands
  • Threshold, Ratio, Attack, Release, Makeup Gain controls
  • Linear phase precision filters
  • Real-time spectrum analyzer
  • AudioUnit (AUv3), Inter-app audio, and Audiobus 3 compatible
  • Low latency live usage
Features
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Bark Filter - Critical Band Analyser/Filter/Compressor The multi band filter in Bark takes the approach to match the reception characteristic of the gate where all sounds must pass through: the human ear. The ear behaves as if it contains a bank of filters, each filter passing frequencies within their respective critical band. Two tones apart more than the frequency dependant critical bandwidth are perceived as separate tones. For this reason Bark contains a filter bank with 27 very steep bandpass filters matching the critical bandwidth characteristic of the human ear. In fact, the human ear have also its own built in multi band compression system which are based on the critical bands. Why the name Bark ? The Bark scale is a frequency scale on which equal distances correspond with perceptually equal distances. Above about 500 Hz this scale is more or less equal to a logarithmic frequency axis. Below 500 Hz the Bark scale becomes more and more linear. Multiband compressors can act differently on different frequency bands. The advantage of multiband compression over full-bandwidth compression is that unneeded audible gain changes or "pumping" in other frequency bands is not caused by changing signal levels in a single frequency band. Bark can act both as single band compressor and with up to 27 bands in multiband mode by linking critical bands. The linear phase filter bank with its steep filter slopes can be used for unusually pronounced filter effects too... Features: • Multi band dynamic range compressor with up to 27 bands • Variable number of compressor bands (1..27) • Threshold/Ratio Attack/Release and Makeup Gain • Linear phase precision filters for maximal transparency • Real time pre/post processing calibrated spectrum analyser • AudioUnit for AUv3 compatible hosts. • Inter-app audio compatible effect. • Audiobus 3 compatible with state saving. • Low latency live usage with mic and headphones. • Audio recorder

Screenshots

Bark Filter3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Bark Filter at $3.99 against Korvpressor's $14.99. Bark Filter also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 9 months). Korvpressor's advantage is review sentiment (90% vs 72%). On ratings volume, 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

Korvpressor costs $14.99 and Bark Filter $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Bark Filter holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 15 and 29 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 90% of Korvpressor's written reviews are positive against 72% of Bark Filter's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Korvpressor ships an update every 9 months, Bark Filter every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Korvpressor versus Bark Filter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKorvpressorBark Filter
Price$14.99$3.99 — better
Rating4.5 (15 ratings)4.8 (29 ratings) — better
Positive reviews90.5% of reviews — better72.2% of reviews
Number of ratings1529 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKlevgrand Produkter ABHarry Gohs

Customer experience

Korvpressor

All ratings15 ratings
Positive86.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative13.3%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive90.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative9.5%

Bark Filter

All ratings29 ratings
Positive96.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative3.4%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive72.2%
Neutral11.1%
Negative16.7%

In-app purchases

None

Korvpressor

No in-app purchases

None

Bark Filter

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Korvpressor free?
Korvpressor costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bark Filter free?
Bark Filter costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Korvpressor or Bark Filter?
Bark Filter is rated higher. Korvpressor averages 4.5 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Bark Filter averages 4.8 from 29 ratings.
Do Korvpressor or Bark Filter have ads?
Neither Korvpressor nor Bark Filter shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Korvpressor or Bark Filter?
Korvpressor ships an update every 9 months, and Bark Filter every 3 months. Most recently, Korvpressor was updated on October 2, 2026 and Bark Filter on October 11, 2026.

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