Comparison

SVS vs beyerdynamic

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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.

About

beyerdynamic

Personalize your beyerdynamic Bluetooth headphones with custom EQ settings and convenience functions. Update firmware, configure button assignments, and optimize sound for a brilliant audio experience. Compatible with a range of beyerdynamic headphone models.

Highlights
  • Customizable EQ settings
  • Preset EQ functions
  • Auto Power Off timer
  • Assistant On/Off control
  • Custom Key button configuration
  • ANC/Transparency Mode settings
  • OTA Firmware Updates
Features
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PERSONALIZATION ON A NEW LEVEL Make your beyerdynamic Bluetooth® headphones your very own personal headphones and give them your individual touch with the beyerdynamic app. With preset and customized EQ functions, you can optimally tune your headphones according to your preferences. This way you can achieve a brilliant sound experience – in every detail. COMPATIBILITY The beyerdynamic app can be used with the following beyerdynamic headphones: • VERIO 200 • AMIRON ZERO • AMIRON 100 • AMIRON 200 • AMIRON 300 • AVENTHO 100 • AVENTHO 200 • AVENTHO 300 • AVENTHO Y • MMX 100 wireless • MMX 150 wireless • MMX 230 wireless Other models will follow subsequently. SETTINGS Convenience functions like different preset or custom EQs, Auto Power Off time and Assistant On/Off can be set via the beyerdynamic app. VERIO 200, AMIRON ZERO, AMIRON 200, MMX 100 wireless, MMX 150 wireless support configuration of Custom Key buttons for ease of use. AMIRON 100, AMIRON 300, AVENTHO 100, AVENTHO 200, AVENTHO Y, MMX 230 wireless support configuration of Custom Key buttons as well as ANC / Transparency Mode. AVENTHO 300 allows configuration of Dolby Atmos® with Dolby Head Tracking™, Wearing Detection, Adaptive ANC / Transparency Mode and much more. BE UP TO DATE OTA Firmware Update - enjoy the newest features and fixes.

Screenshots

SVS4 screens
beyerdynamic4 screens

Verdict

The call

SVS and beyerdynamic both sit at 4.2 stars, but that hides the real split: 68% of SVS's written reviews are positive against 50% of beyerdynamic's. SVS also leads on ratings volume (95 vs 5) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SVS holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SVS has 95 ratings behind it against 5, 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 50% of beyerdynamic's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SVS ships an update every 2 months, beyerdynamic every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
SVS versus beyerdynamic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSVSbeyerdynamic
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (95 ratings) — better4.0 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews68.5% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings95 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB53 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSpecialty Technologies, LLC.Beyerdynamic

Customer experience

SVS

All ratings85 ratings
Positive77.6%
Neutral5.9%
Negative16.5%
Written reviews73 reviews
Positive68.5%
Neutral9.6%
Negative21.9%

beyerdynamic

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral5.0%
Negative45.0%

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

beyerdynamic

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

SVS

No in-app purchases

None

beyerdynamic

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SVS free?
SVS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is beyerdynamic free?
beyerdynamic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SVS or beyerdynamic?
SVS is rated higher. SVS averages 4.2 out of 5 from 95 ratings, while beyerdynamic averages 4.0 from 5 ratings.
Do SVS or beyerdynamic have ads?
Neither SVS nor beyerdynamic shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SVS or beyerdynamic?
SVS ships an update every 2 months, and beyerdynamic every 6 weeks. Most recently, SVS was updated on September 15, 2026 and beyerdynamic on October 2, 2026.

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