# V vs EQ550

The clearest difference is review sentiment: V at 100% against EQ550's 33%. V also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). EQ550's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 32 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. EQ550 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. V asks for nothing beyond the download.

V ships an update every 32 months, EQ550 monthly. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and August 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | V | EQ550 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.5 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eq550/id1507132030/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **11** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 32 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 21 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 10.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Neyrinck](https://appshunter.io/developer/400420638) | [RRS, OOO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1486125568) |

## What reviewers say

### V

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/v-plugin/id1155577312)

Control audio plugins and instruments remotely. Quickly select tracks and adjust settings for compatible V-PlugIn software. Currently supports the Spill plugin.

**Highlights:** Remote control for audio plugins, V-PlugIn compatibility, Track selection, Instrument control, Spill plugin support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### EQ550

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eq550/id1507132030)

This audio effect plugin emulates classic American EQs from the late 1960s, offering precise control over equalization with unique Proportional Q technology. It functions as a standalone app or an AUv3 plugin for compatible hosts, providing a flexible and characterful sound shaping experience.

**Highlights:** Standalone and AUv3 plugin, 3 bands of classic American equalization, Proportional Q filter bandwidth, Stereo, Mid, or Side EQ modes, Undo/Redo and A/B comparison, Scalable GUI

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| RRS EQ550 Unlimited | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is V free?

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

### Is EQ550 free?

EQ550 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do V or EQ550 have ads?

Neither V nor EQ550 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, V or EQ550?

V ships an update every 32 months, and EQ550 monthly. Most recently, V was updated on June 1, 2026 and EQ550 on August 20, 2026.

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