Comparison

DirectionalEQ vs Transit

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

Transit

Create dynamic audio transitions for music production. This plugin offers a multi-FX system with 18 effect modules and a motion sequencer for building excitement and adding ear candy to your mixes. Ideal for build-ups, drops, risers, and sweeps.

Highlights
  • Multi-FX plugin
  • 18 effect modules
  • Macro Control automation
  • Motion Sequencer
  • DAW-sync'ed transitions
  • Live performance mode
  • Build-ups, drops, risers, sweeps
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This plugin kills static mixes! We teamed up with Andrew Huang to create Transit: A multi-FX plugin that’ll give your mix transitions super powers. Use it for build-ups, drops, motion effects, risers and sweeps – and keep your listeners constantly engaged. An Easier Way To Create Better Transitions: Transit hosts 18 powerful effect-modules, freely loadable across 7 slots. All effect parameters can be linked to a global Macro Control, which you automate to create complex FX transitions with one knob movement. A Creative Playground: The 18 effect modules in Transit are purpose-designed for transition duties. You get classic modulation effects, distortion and degradation options, motion FX, reverb, delay, two filter types – and even a synth oscillator and noise generator for adding risers and sweeps to your transitions. The Motion Sequencer: Switch from Macro Mode to Sequencer Mode to program and trigger DAW-sync’ed transitions with the click of a button. Each transition will start exactly at the next bar. This is ideal for live use. Or for writing perfectly timed automations into your mix session without entering the automation lanes. What's new in the iOS version: * Play View: A view that lets you trigger and control transitions without the visual clutter. * Ability to zoom in on individual modules for increased precision. * Easy-export your desktop presets to iOS by hitting the "E" key in your desktop version (v1.2 or later) and following the instructions. TL;DR * The ultimate plugin for creating complex, hand-raising, and jaw-dropping FX transitions with one knob movement * Perfect for building excitement between song parts and adding little moments of ear candy to your productions * Can be controlled with a single Macro Knob or a Motion Sequencer that triggers DAW-sync’ed automations at the click of a button * Engage “Sequencer Loop” mode to use Transit as an LFO tool for constant FX movements across entire tracks * A creative playground, suitable for both studio and live use

Screenshots

DirectionalEQ2 screens
Transit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: DirectionalEQ at $9.99 against Transit's $29.99. DirectionalEQ also leads on iOS requirement (9.3 vs 12.0). Transit's advantage is review sentiment (55% vs 33%) and update cadence (every 9 months vs every 19 months). On rating, ratings volume, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

DirectionalEQ costs $9.99 and Transit $29.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Transit holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 19 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of DirectionalEQ's written reviews are positive against 55% of Transit's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DirectionalEQ ships an update every 19 months, Transit every 9 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
DirectionalEQ versus Transit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDirectionalEQTransit
Price$9.99 — better$29.99
Rating3.6 (14 ratings)3.8 (19 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews54.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1419 — better
Update frequencyEvery 19 monthsEvery 9 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.3 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB89 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%

Transit

All ratings19 ratings
Positive68.4%
Neutral5.3%
Negative26.3%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive54.5%
Neutral4.5%
Negative40.9%

In-app purchases

None

DirectionalEQ

No in-app purchases

None

Transit

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DirectionalEQ free?
DirectionalEQ costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Transit free?
Transit costs $29.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, DirectionalEQ or Transit?
Transit is rated higher. DirectionalEQ averages 3.6 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Transit averages 3.8 from 19 ratings.
Do DirectionalEQ or Transit have ads?
Neither DirectionalEQ nor Transit shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DirectionalEQ or Transit?
DirectionalEQ ships an update every 19 months, and Transit every 9 months. Most recently, DirectionalEQ was updated on October 24, 2026 and Transit on October 24, 2026.

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