DirectionalEQ vs PBX DSP8
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DirectionalEQ
This audio plugin allows independent equalization of different directions within the stereo field. It offers five bands with advanced filter types, enabling precise adjustments to specific audio directions for a more nuanced sound. Designed for use within compatible music production host apps.
- Independent equalization of stereo field directions
- Five bands with state-of-the-art filter types
- 64-bit processing and 2x oversampling
- Specify direction for each band's operation
- Works as an Audio Unit or Inter App Audio plugin
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Traditional EQs influence the spectrum of the whole stereo field simultaneously. L/R or Mid-Side-EQs allow you to treat the two channels or the mid and the side signal simultaneously. DirectionalEQ takes this concept one big step further: now you can equalize all directions in the stereo field independently! With five bands, each of them providing state-of-the-art filter types (including 64 bit processing and 2x oversampling) plus the unique ability to specify the direction in which the channel is operational. So you need more bass at 2 o’clock, less midrange at 11 o’clock and a bit more treble from the left? No problem at all, that’s exactly what this EQ has been made for! This app is intended to work as an Audio Unit or Inter App Audio plugin within a compatible host app like Garageband, Cubasis or Auria.
PBX DSP8
This application provides full control over an 8-channel audio processor for fine-tuning car sound systems. It features a 32-band equalizer, crossover network, and time alignment for a customized listening experience. Hardware is required and sold separately.
- Control up to 8 input and 8 output channels
- 32-Band Equalizer
- Crossover Network
- Time Alignment
- Customizable in-car audio experience
- Fully integrated app control
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Take control of your sound with the PowerBass PBX-DSP8 Digital Signal Processor. Control up to 8 channels of input and 8 channels of output with our fully integrated App. The PBX-DSP8 allows you to fine tune your audio system to your preference using our built in 32-Band Equalizer, Crossover Network, and Time Alignment allowing you full custom control of your in car musical experience. Hardware required, PBX-DSP8 Digital Signal Processor sold separately.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: PBX DSP8 at Free against DirectionalEQ's $9.99. PBX DSP8 also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.6) and update cadence (every 5 months vs every 19 months). DirectionalEQ's advantage is ratings volume (14 vs 4) and iOS requirement (9.3 vs 13.0). On review sentiment, 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
PBX DSP8 is free to download; DirectionalEQ costs $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
PBX DSP8 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 4 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 33% and 33% positive.
DirectionalEQ ships an update every 19 months, PBX DSP8 every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and July 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DirectionalEQ | PBX DSP8 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $9.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.6 (14 ratings) | 4.8 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | 33.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 14 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 19 months | Every 5 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.3 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Christian Siedschlag | PowerBass USA,INC |
Customer experience
DirectionalEQ
PBX DSP8
In-app purchases
DirectionalEQ
No in-app purchases
PBX DSP8
No in-app purchases
