Comparison

Zero Reverb vs Hoopi

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

Head to head
About

Zero Reverb

Enhance your music production with a modern, high-quality reverb effect. This Audio Unit Extension (AUv3) works within compatible host apps, offering a rich, hall-like sound with adjustable parameters for diverse textures. Easily tweak settings with its expandable controls.

Highlights
  • Audio Unit Extension (AUv3) plugin
  • Modern hall-like reverb character
  • Rich feedback and smooth decay
  • Expandable controls for easy tweaking
  • Wide variety of reverb textures
  • Compatible with popular DAWs and hosts
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Tired of the stock reverb in your DAW? Looking for a more modern sound? Zero Reverb is an Audio Unit Extension (AUv3) that works as a plug-in inside host apps. Just open up your favorite host that supports Audio Units and add it as an effect. The controls expand when touched so they can be easily seen while tweaking. Zero Reverb will soon become your go-to reverb plug-in on iOS. Compatible with GarageBand, Cubasis, Auria, BeatMaker, AudioBus, AUM, Modstep, and more. Zero Reverb is a high quality Feedback Delay Network reverberator. The algorithm has rich feedback with smooth decay for a modern hall-like reverb character. Blamsoft brings their experience creating high quality plug-ins for the desktop to iOS. The same algorithm is found in the popular Zero Hybrid Synthesizer Rack Extension for Propellerhead Reason. The available parameters allow you to dial in a wide variety of reverb textures. Tap Developer Website for sound examples. Note: Second screenshot shows the effect of touching a control.

About

Hoopi

Features
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Hoopi is the essential companion app for your Hoopi Pedal. Capture studio-quality audio, record synchronized videos, and manage your recordings—all from your iPhone or iPad. Key Features Instant Discovery Automatically finds your Hoopi pedals on your WiFi network. No configuration needed—just connect and start recording. Professional Recording Control recording sessions remotely with real-time recording timer. Use your recordings as backing tracks. Choose audio-only or audio+video modes with automatic timestamp tracking and error-free recording monitoring. Video with Audio Sync Record video on your iOS device while capturing pristine audio on Hoopi Pedal. Features intelligent audio-video synchronization with stereo channel selection for Left, Right, or Both channels. Includes automatic network delay compensation. Advanced Audio Management Download recordings for offline playback with beautiful waveform visualization. Split stereo channels into separate tracks, create custom balance merging, and share recordings instantly. Complete Device Control Switch audio effects on Hoopi pedals. Monitor SD card storage, configure WiFi networks, format SD card remotely, and view firmware versions. Beautiful Design Elegant dark theme with intuitive gesture controls. Swipe-to-delete recordings, tap-to-play downloaded files, and pull-to-refresh everywhere for seamless navigation. Perfect For Musicians recording rehearsals and performances. Podcasters capturing interviews. Content creators syncing audio with video. Field recording enthusiasts. Anyone who demands professional audio quality. Requirements Hoopi digital effects and recording pedal, WiFi network connection for device discovery and control, and iOS 14.0 or later. Transform your mobile device into a powerful recording studio. Download Hoopi today and experience professional audio made simple.

Screenshots

Zero Reverb2 screens
Hoopi4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Hoopi at Free against Zero Reverb's $2.99. Hoopi also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 6 months). 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

Hoopi is free to download; Zero Reverb costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Zero Reverb ships an update every 6 months, Hoopi monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Zero Reverb versus Hoopi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZero ReverbHoopi
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating3.4 (46 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews34.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings46 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBlamsoft, Inc.Prince Samuel

In-app purchases

None

Zero Reverb

No in-app purchases

None

Hoopi

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Zero Reverb free?
Zero Reverb costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hoopi free?
Hoopi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Zero Reverb or Hoopi have ads?
Neither Zero Reverb nor Hoopi shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Zero Reverb or Hoopi?
Zero Reverb ships an update every 6 months, and Hoopi monthly. Most recently, Zero Reverb was updated on October 16, 2026 and Hoopi on October 3, 2026.

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