DSP 1.8 vs PCADSP
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DSP 1.8
Configure and control a specific audio DSP device wirelessly. Stream audio directly over WiFi. Requires a dedicated hardware module for operation.
- Wireless configuration
- WiFi audio streaming
- DSP device control
- Requires WiFi module
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DSP 1.8: Configuration app for Rainbow Audio DSP 1.8 with WiFi module. Enables the operation and configuration of the Rainbow Audio DSP 1.8 via WiFi as well as audio streaming over WiFi. App is designed for Rainbow retailers, as well as experienced end-users with appropriate expertise. The WiFi module (accessory) is required to work with the app.
PCADSP
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The PCADSP App brings you a more perfect tuning experience, making your music richer, clearer and more dynamic. Remotely control your DSP tuner. Simple and easy-to-use standard user mode. Full-featured tuner mode.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: PCADSP at every 3 months against DSP 1.8's every 39 months. PCADSP also leads on device support (3 vs 1). DSP 1.8's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). On price, 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.
DSP 1.8 ships an update every 39 months, PCADSP every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DSP 1.8 | PCADSP |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 39 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 47 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Rainbow Audio GmbH | Saga Audio Equipment Co., Ltd. |
In-app purchases
DSP 1.8
No in-app purchases
PCADSP
No in-app purchases
