# SVS vs Then What?

The clearest difference is rating: Then What? at 5.0 against SVS's 4.2. Then What? also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months). SVS's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (99 vs 1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Then What? sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. SVS asks for nothing beyond the download.

Then What? holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SVS has 99 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

SVS ships an update every 2 months, Then What? every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SVS | Then What? |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (99 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/svs/id1148462104/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/then-what-write-whats-next/id6807839654/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **99** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 68.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 34 MB | 93 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Specialty Technologies, LLC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1148462103) | [AlterAspect LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1721445802) |

## What reviewers say

### SVS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/svs/id1148462104)

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app for subwoofer control
- 🚀 Intuitive and easy to use
- 💡 Powerful functionality at fingertips
- ✨ Excellent for fine-tuning settings
- ✅ Works reliably for many users

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 Preset saving issues
- 🐛 Not intuitive for multiple subs
- 🐛 Lacks auto room correction

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- Group subs for simultaneous adjustments
- Mute function
- Auto room correction
- Widget for quick preset changes
- Apple Watch app for adjustments


### Then What?

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/then-what-write-whats-next/id6807839654)

This app lets you watch and contribute to community-driven stories. You can explore existing narratives, write the next part of an episode, or create your own shows. Engage with other users through reactions and comments.

**Highlights:** Watch community-made shows, Write the next episode beat, Create and publish your own shows, React to episodes, Leave timed comments, Discover stories by genre

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Creator | $4.99 | per month |
| 100 Launch Credits | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SVS free?

SVS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Then What? free?

Then What? is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SVS or Then What??

Then What? is rated higher. SVS averages 4.2 out of 5 from 99 ratings, while Then What? averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do SVS or Then What? have ads?

Neither SVS nor Then What? shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SVS or Then What??

SVS ships an update every 2 months, and Then What? every 4 days. Most recently, SVS was updated on October 24, 2026 and Then What? on October 21, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*