# Origin Acoustics Sub vs HouseCurve

The clearest difference is review sentiment: HouseCurve at 81% against Origin Acoustics Sub's 0%. HouseCurve also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.5) and ratings volume (264 vs 4). Origin Acoustics Sub's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (9.2 vs 18.6). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. HouseCurve sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Origin Acoustics Sub asks for nothing beyond the download.

HouseCurve holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HouseCurve has 264 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Origin Acoustics Sub's written reviews are positive against 81% of HouseCurve's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Origin Acoustics Sub | HouseCurve |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/origin-acoustics-sub/id1296962669/reviews) | **[4.7 (264 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/housecurve/id1470695018/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **264** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **80.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 25 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.2** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sonavox Canada Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/927637008) | [Greg Wilding](https://appshunter.io/developer/1470695017) |

## What reviewers say

### Origin Acoustics Sub

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/origin-acoustics-sub/id1296962669)

Adjust your subwoofer's settings directly from your smartphone. Fine-tune volume, select presets, and optimize sound with advanced features like EQ and phase adjustment. Enjoy a personalized audio experience with easy-to-use controls.

**Highlights:** Subwoofer volume adjustment, Preset selection, Low-Pass Filter (LPF), Phase adjustment, 8 Parametric EQs, Delay settings, Auto On/Off and Auto EQ

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### HouseCurve

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/housecurve/id1470695018)

This app provides a suite of tools for tuning audio systems, including room correction, equalizer adjustments, and subwoofer phase setting. It measures in-room frequency response and can generate filter settings for various audio systems. It's suitable for home and car audio enthusiasts looking to optimize their sound.

**Highlights:** Sine sweep and pink noise measurements, Real-time moving mic measurements, Target curve comparison and creation, Room correction filter generation (PEQ/FIR), Magnitude, phase, and group delay display, Compatibility with various audio systems

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tuning Bundle One Year | $20.00 | one-time |
| Tuning Bundle Lifetime | $70.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and setup
- 💰 Great value for money
- 🔊 Significantly improves sound quality
- 📱 Utilizes iPhone microphone effectively
- 🔌 Compatible with various EQ software (e.g., Equalizer APO, Roon)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unreliable connection issues
- 🐛 Frequent crashes or bugs
- 🐛 App asks to upgrade after purchase
- 🐛 Bluetooth connectivity issues
- 🐛 Sweep tone not detected

**Reported bugs**

- Will not connect to iPhone
- Won't connect and play after upgrades
- App keeps asking to upgrade after payment
- Cannot connect to Airplay music systems
- Bluetooth doesn't work well

**Requested features**

- True support for headphones
- Download measured plots for offline analysis
- Ability to export a zip of filters at once
- Option to normalize filters
- Clarification on Q value for EQ frequencies


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Origin Acoustics Sub free?

Origin Acoustics Sub is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is HouseCurve free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Origin Acoustics Sub or HouseCurve?

HouseCurve is rated higher. Origin Acoustics Sub averages 3.5 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while HouseCurve averages 4.7 from 264 ratings.

### Do Origin Acoustics Sub or HouseCurve have ads?

Neither Origin Acoustics Sub nor HouseCurve shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Origin Acoustics Sub or HouseCurve?

Origin Acoustics Sub ships an update every 2 months, and HouseCurve every 2 months. Most recently, Origin Acoustics Sub was updated on October 20, 2026 and HouseCurve on October 26, 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.*