6144 equalizer by DDMF vs Mantis
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
6144 equalizer by DDMF
This audio plugin emulates the sound of classic hardware equalizers, adding shimmer and gain without harshness. It's designed for use in compatible iOS music production apps.
- Neve hardware EQ emulation
- Higher harmonic generation
- Five-band graphic equalizer
- Gain without harshness
- Audio Unit plugin
- Inter App Audio compatible
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The 6144 is an Audio Unit and Inter App Audio equalizer which aims to recreate the legendary sound of the Neve hardware EQs. It will add that extra shimmer to your sound already when being added to a track flat, without turning any knobs, due to its carefully designed higher harmonic generation algorithm. Now start turning the knobs on any of the five bands and you'll be amazed: it's really possible to add copious amounts of gain without ever sounding harsh, at all. The 6144 has been a not-so-secret weapon for audio engineers in the desktop realm for some years already, and is now finally available as an iOS plugin for use in an Audio Unit or Inter App Audio compatible host.
Mantis
This audio plugin emulates a vintage 70s analog delay/echo unit, offering a warm, authentic sound. It features four echo taps, swell selectors, and a unique modulation section for chorus-like effects.
- Emulates rare 70s BBD delay/echo
- Warm analog sound
- Four echo taps
- Four swell selectors
- Rotafaze modulation section
- Mimics tape echo wow/flutter
- Chorus-delay effect
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Mantis is a plugin that emulates a rare BBD (bucket-brigade device) delay/echo unit of the 70s, faithfully recreating its warm and analog sound. Available as AUv3 and Standalone. As the original unit, Mantis features an echo section with four taps and four swell selectors. It also features the rotafaze section, a modulation that can mimic the wow/flutter of a tape echo or turn the unit into a unique chorus-delay.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Mantis at 5.0 against 6144 equalizer by DDMF's 4.3. 6144 equalizer by DDMF's advantage is price ($9.99 vs $14.99) and ratings volume (34 vs 8). On update cadence, 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
6144 equalizer by DDMF costs $9.99 and Mantis $14.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Mantis holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 34 and 8 respectively.
6144 equalizer by DDMF ships an update every 12 months, Mantis every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | 6144 equalizer by DDMF | Mantis |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $9.99 — better | $14.99 |
| Rating | 4.3 (34 ratings) | 5.0 (8 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 34 — better | 8 |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | Every 9 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.3 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Christian Siedschlag | AudioThing Ltd. |
Customer experience
6144 equalizer by DDMF
Mantis
In-app purchases
6144 equalizer by DDMF
No in-app purchases
Mantis
No in-app purchases
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