MDA vs CA DSP
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MDA
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After connecting App to Car Amplifier with Integrated DSP, EQ, BASS, 3D SOUND,TIME ALIGNMENT, PHASE, MUTE, FILTER , SAVE SOUND SETTING TO PHONE, SAVE SOUND SETTING TO AMPLIFIER, LOAD SOUND SETTING FROM PHONE, RCA OUTPUT etc could be controlled through this App. How to use: 1.Install App and turn on power of car 2. Turn on Bluetooth on your iPhone 3,Open App and wait for around 5 seconds, then click “Connect” icon in left corner of bottom. Amplifier will be connected to App automatically. 4.DIY you preferred sound and then click “Save to AMP” icon to save. Or click “ Save to Phone” to save. Note： 1.Do not exit app during saving and do not turn off power supply, program may be shut down caused by this.
CA DSP
This utility app provides comprehensive control over audio settings, including EQ, crossovers, and time alignment. Configure all adjustments and DSP functionality remotely via smartphone, tablet, or PC.
- EQ adjustments
- Controllable crossover settings
- Digital time alignment
- Grouping functionality
- Preset and custom memory
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It offers complete control and adjustments, such as EQ, 6/12/24/48 dB controllable crossover, digital time alignment, grouping, preset and custom settings memory. The versatility is endless. All adjustments and DSP functionality are configureed via smartphone, tablet or PC with CA-DSP APP installed.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: CA DSP at every 6 weeks against MDA's every 3 months. MDA's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 11.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
MDA ships an update every 3 months, CA DSP every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and July 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MDA | CA DSP |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 11.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | 杏生 卢 | 文栋 顾 |
In-app purchases
MDA
No in-app purchases
CA DSP
No in-app purchases
