Comparison

DirectionalEQ vs Comeback Kid

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

Comeback Kid

This vintage-inspired audio effect plugin offers warm, vibey delay repeats to enhance sterile mixes. With 14 flexible controls, it easily sculpts delay sounds for various musical styles, from subtle reflections to hypnotic echoes.

Highlights
  • Vintage-inspired delay effect
  • Warm and vibey repeats
  • 14 sculpting controls
  • AUv3 support
  • Pristine sound quality
  • Versatile mix duties
Features
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Make your delays come back stronger. Comeback Kid is a vintage-inspired delay effect with warm and vibey repeats to enrich sterile mixes. With 14 flexible controls to sculpt the sound of the delay signal, Comeback Kid is easy to work with and full of sonic color. Now on iOS with full AUv3 support, it just might become your new go-to delay! About Comeback Kid: Any dull sound can be transformed with two simple ingredients: A great idea and a great delay. Comeback Kid brings you the delay—and inspires you to come up with new ideas on repeat. The effect layout resembles the simplicity of the best hardware delays: There are no sub-menus or hidden features. Instead, you get 14 gratifying ‘shaping knobs’ for instantly sculpting your wet signal. Want a tape delay vibe for your lead synth? A modern slap on your vocals? A crunchy lofi echo on your guitars? Not a problem! The on-board parameters can cover an endless variety of styles when mixed and matched. Comeback Kid gives you pristine sound quality along with the versatility to cover a variety of mix duties, from subtle reflections to hypnotic echoes.

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: DirectionalEQ at $9.99 against Comeback Kid's $19.99. DirectionalEQ also leads on iOS requirement (9.3 vs 12.0). Comeback Kid's advantage is rating (4.3 vs 3.6) and review sentiment (50% vs 33%). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

DirectionalEQ costs $9.99 and Comeback Kid $19.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Comeback Kid holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of DirectionalEQ's written reviews are positive against 50% of Comeback Kid's.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
DirectionalEQ versus Comeback Kid: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDirectionalEQComeback Kid
Price$9.99 — better$19.99
Rating3.6 (14 ratings)4.3 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings14 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 19 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.3 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChristian SiedschlagBaby Audio Inc.

Customer experience

DirectionalEQ

All ratings14 ratings
Positive57.1%
Neutral14.3%
Negative28.6%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative50.0%

Comeback Kid

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

DirectionalEQ

No in-app purchases

None

Comeback Kid

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DirectionalEQ free?
DirectionalEQ costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Comeback Kid free?
Comeback Kid costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, DirectionalEQ or Comeback Kid?
Comeback Kid is rated higher. DirectionalEQ averages 3.6 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Comeback Kid averages 4.3 from 6 ratings.
Do DirectionalEQ or Comeback Kid have ads?
Neither DirectionalEQ nor Comeback Kid shows ads.

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