# Lo vs ChStrip

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ChStrip at 100% against Lo's 48%. ChStrip also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.6). Lo's advantage is ratings volume (94 vs 8) and chart position (#198 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Lo costs $4.99 and ChStrip $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ChStrip holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lo has 94 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of Lo's written reviews are positive against 100% of ChStrip's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lo | ChStrip |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | $4.99 |
| Rating | [3.6 (94 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lo-fly-dirt/id1292776927/reviews) | **[5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chstrip/id1518510831/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **94** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 48.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#198** | — |
| Size | 11 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 13.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MSXII Sound Design](https://appshunter.io/developer/1292776926) | [Ryo Togawa](https://appshunter.io/developer/1474193056) |

## What reviewers say

### Lo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lo-fly-dirt/id1292776927)

**Currently charting:** #198 Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

This audio utility plugin adds character and "dirt" to your sound with various emulation modes. Save custom presets for easy recall of your desired sonic textures. It functions as an AUv3 effect for compatible hosts.

**Highlights:** Multiple emulation modes (Default, 60, 404, 1200, 8 Bit, SK-5), Adds saturation, compression, and bit reduction, Low-pass and high-pass filtering options, Vinyl simulation, Preset saving and recall, Wet/dry mix control

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Adds grit and texture
- 🎶 Inspiring sound design tool
- 🎚️ Instant weight and character
- 🎨 Versatile with different presets
- 💰 Great value for the price

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💥 Frequent crashes
- ⚠️ Unstable in GarageBand
- 💾 Settings not saving
- 🚫 Incompatible with some DAWs
- 📉 Buggy after updates

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes GarageBand
- Audio unit extensions failing
- Plugin crashes DAW
- Doesn't save between sessions
- Resets to default preset on sharing/reopening

**Requested features**

- Update for GarageBand compatibility
- Fix saving issues between sessions
- Address crashing bugs
- Provide a tutorial
- Dedicated iPhone version


### ChStrip

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chstrip/id1518510831)

This audio plugin offers a three-band equalizer and a dynamic range compressor for music production. It incorporates analog circuit modeling techniques for a natural sound. Ideal for tracking and mixing, it enhances audio quality with precise control.

**Highlights:** 3-band equalizer, Low shelving filter, Mid peak/notch filter, High shelving filter, Stereo dynamic range compressor, Feedback topology, Side chain high pass filter

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lo free?

Lo costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is ChStrip free?

ChStrip costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Lo or ChStrip?

ChStrip is rated higher. Lo averages 3.6 out of 5 from 94 ratings, while ChStrip averages 5.0 from 8 ratings.

### Do Lo or ChStrip have ads?

Neither Lo nor ChStrip shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Lo or ChStrip?

Lo ships an update every 3 months, and ChStrip every 3 months. Most recently, Lo was updated on November 6, 2026 and ChStrip on November 7, 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.*