SVS vs RaceBox
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SVS
Control and optimize your SVS subwoofer's performance with advanced DSP features. Adjust volume, fine-tune audio for music and movies, and correct room anomalies for the deepest, tightest bass.
- Advanced DSP functionality
- Room anomaly correction
- Customizable presets
- Volume control
- Low pass filter adjustment
- Parametric EQ
- Port tuning
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The SVS app is the easiest way to unleash the full potential of your SVS 17-Ultra RIEvolution, 5000 Series R|Evolution, 3000 R|Evolution, 16-Ultra, 4000 Series, 3000 Series, 3000 Micro, 3000 In-Wall, 2000 Pro Series, and 1000 Pro Series subwoofers by allowing advanced DSP functionality and optimization based on your room, speakers and personal listening preferences. The SVS app lets you do simple things like control volume and create custom presets that enable easy, one-touch tuning for music, movies, and other content. More advanced functionality of the SVS subwoofer app includes the ability to correct room anomalies and fine-tune low frequency output so you can enjoy the full depth, force, and nuance from the world’s finest subwoofers. When used with your SVS subwoofer, the app takes the mystery out of subwoofer digital signal processing (DSP) by clearly explaining each feature and providing easy control from your mobile device. If you’re new to subwoofer DSP, the SVS app has a helpful tutorial that guides you through the different settings. With a few simple adjustments, you can eliminate boomy spots, set crossover frequencies, and make other adjustments to get the deepest, tightest, and most accurate in-room response possible from your SVS subwoofer. You can make adjustments from the comfort of your favorite seat or even when the subwoofer is not in site. With SVS, you can easily optimize settings for: • Volume Control • Low Pass Filter • Phase • Polarity • Parametric EQ • Room Gain Compensation • Port Tuning (Ported models only) • Custom Presets • System Settings And More The SVS app works with Apple iOS 13.0 or newer. The app is also available for SVS 13-Ultra Amplifier Upgrade Kits for existing owners of the SVS SB13, PB13, PC13-Ultra, PB12-PLUS, and PC12-PLUS Subwoofers. Have questions, problems or feedback? Contact us at custservice@svsound.com or 877.626.5623.
RaceBox
Enhance your driving performance with detailed analysis tools and seamless hardware integration. Track speed, acceleration, and lap times, and overlay data onto your recorded videos for deeper insights. Access a global library of race circuits and securely store your sessions in the cloud.
- Comprehensive data analysis with graphs
- Secure cloud storage for sessions
- Race circuit library (1500+ circuits)
- Video analysis with real-time data overlay
- Automatic drag slope correction
- Session organization by date and type
- Multi-device management
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Unleash the Full Potential of Your Driving Experience In the modern era of cutting-edge hardware, having easy-to-use, dedicated software is essential to elevate the experience to the next level. That’s why we’ve meticulously designed the RaceBox app to perfectly complement RaceBox devices, delivering an unparalleled combination of performance, precision, and ease of use. With a sleek and intuitive interface, seamless integration, and advanced features, the RaceBox app ensures every moment on the track or drag strip is more engaging, insightful, and fun: * Comprehensive Data Analysis: Effortlessly analyze your performance with simple and in-depth tools, including graphs for speed, acceleration, and more. * Secure Cloud Storage: Sync all your sessions with RaceBox Cloud to keep them safe and accessible anytime, anywhere. * Race Circuit Library: Access a library of over 1,500 predefined race circuits worldwide. * Analyze with Video: Watch your videos paired with real-time data, like speed, acceleration, and lap times, to gain deeper insights and improve your performance. * Video Overlay Made Simple: Record live video directly within the app or import footage from a third-party action camera. Easily overlay your RaceBox data onto the video for a complete driving analysis experience. * Automatic Drag Slope Correction: Get precise drag times with automatic slope correction for each run. * Session Organization: All your sessions are automatically sorted by date, type, best time, and more for easy navigation. * Multi-Device Management: Connect and manage multiple RaceBox devices under one account for maximum convenience. The RaceBox app works hand-in-hand with our advanced hardware to provide a complete experience that redefines driving performance tracking and analysis. Note: The app requires additional RaceBox hardware and does not function as a standalone product. This app uses standard Apple Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: SVS at 4.2 against RaceBox's 3.6. SVS also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and review sentiment (68% vs 42%). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. RaceBox sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. SVS asks for nothing beyond the download.
SVS holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SVS has 99 ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of SVS's written reviews are positive against 42% of RaceBox's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SVS | RaceBox |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (99 ratings) — better | 3.6 (18 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 68.5% of reviews — better | 42.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 99 — better | 18 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 201 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Specialty Technologies, LLC. | RaceBox Motorsport Llc |
Customer experience
SVS
RaceBox
Bugs and requests
SVS
Reported bugs
15 issues- App crashes frequently
- Never reconnects to sub, requires reinstallation
- Preset saving is unreliable or doesn't work
- Bluetooth connection issues (out of range, drops)
- Phantom BLE connection locks out other devices
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- iPhone gestures interfere with app navigation (swipe up)
- Save Preset button is not visible/executable on iPhone 14 Pro
- Options button not showing up after selecting home screen options
- Preset selection not properly shown on screen when swapping
- App maintains a phantom BLE connection
- Auto On not working
- Amplifier plate issues
- App resets itself on opening
- Subwoofer not in range reported
- Preset is set to none in the app periodically
Requested features
20 requests- Group subs for simultaneous adjustments
- Mute function
- Auto room correction
- Widget for quick preset changes
- Apple Watch app for adjustments
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- Desktop/Mac app support
- Language options (e.g., French)
- Standby/Active mode indicator
- API for home automation integration
- Native Windows/Mac/Linux control
- Expanded explanations for settings
- iPad support
- Group control for gain adjustments
- Dropdown menu for switching between subs
- Always-on display option
- Automatic recognition of sealed mode
- Support for multiple devices simultaneously
- Net frequency response display with EQs
- Option to go back in menus
- Dark mode
RaceBox
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
SVS
No in-app purchases
RaceBox
- 20GB Cloud Video Storage$3.991 Month
- 100GB Cloud Video Storage$8.991 Month
- 250GB Cloud Video Storage$14.991 Month









