SVS vs RIDEVU
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.
RIDEVU
This app allows you to access your existing RIDEVU account to stream and download movies on brought-in devices. It enables multi-screen playback for up to six devices, with central control for managing content for passengers.
- Access RIDEVU account
- Download content for offline playback
- Cast to TV
- Multi-screen playback (up to 6 screens)
- Screen Manager for playback control
- Access bonus content
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RIDEVU is an in-car digital video service. The RIDEVU Companion app allows playback on brought in devices from your existing RIDEVU account. Please note, as a companion app it is inoperable without a RIDEVU account.* Download the RIDEVU Companion App for a frictionless entertainment experience on the go and at home… • Access Your RIDEVU Account: Watch on brought in devices, and take your entertainment with you, wherever you go. With the RIDEVU companion app you can redeem movie credits, watch movies in your library or streaming package, download content for offline playback, or cast to your TV. • Multi-Screen Playback: Entertain your passengers with individual or shared viewing experiences on up to 6 screens • Screen Manager: Control playback across all screens easily from the center screen with Screen Manager, including brought in devices using the companion app. LEARN MORE ABOUT THE KEY FEATURES OF RIDEVU: Enjoy a best in class in-car entertainment experience. Designed for inside the car and wherever you go, RIDEVU connects Sony Pictures Entertainment’s library of premium content with its advanced streaming technology to create a first of its kind in-car entertainment experience - wherever the road takes you next. In eligible vehicles, users can: • Explore over 2,000 films for all genres, ages and preferences, available to redeem, buy or rent.* • Enjoy hours of entertainment on built-in screens or brought-in iOS devices. • Control playback across all screens easily from the center screen with Screen Manager**. • Entertain your passengers with individual or shared viewing experiences on up to 6 screens. • Take a look behind the scenes with on-set bonus content and interviews with your favorite actors. HAVE QUESTIONS? For all RIDEVU tips, questions, and learning how to get started, please visit: www.RIDEVU.com *Access requires an eligible vehicle and RIDEVU account and is subject to RIDEVU Terms of Service. Promotional offers may vary by manufacturer. Available films and content are subject to change without notice and may vary by market. Number of available movies subject to change by market. **Available functionality varies by manufacturer, make and model Please note: You must have a RIDEVU account with existing access to RIDEVU to use this Companion App. RIDEVU is currently only offered from select automotive manufacturers in select territories.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: SVS at 4.2 against RIDEVU's 3.0. SVS also leads on ratings volume (95 vs 4). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SVS holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SVS has 95 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.
SVS ships an update every 2 months, RIDEVU every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SVS | RIDEVU |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (95 ratings) — better | 3.0 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 68.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 95 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 51 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Specialty Technologies, LLC. | Sony Pictures Home Entertainment |
Customer experience
SVS
RIDEVU
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
RIDEVU
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
SVS
No in-app purchases
RIDEVU
No in-app purchases









