# DirectionalEQ vs RRS PUNCH

The clearest difference is review sentiment: RRS PUNCH at 100% against DirectionalEQ's 33%. RRS PUNCH also leads on price (Free vs $9.99) and rating (5.0 vs 3.6). DirectionalEQ's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ratings volume, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

RRS PUNCH is free to download; DirectionalEQ costs $9.99 up front. RRS PUNCH sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. DirectionalEQ asks for nothing beyond the download.

RRS PUNCH holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 23 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of DirectionalEQ's written reviews are positive against 100% of RRS PUNCH's.

## The numbers

| Metric | DirectionalEQ | RRS PUNCH |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.6 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/directionaleq/id1301365260/reviews) | **[5.0 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rrs-punch/id6757700880/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 14 | **23** |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 19 months | — |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 11 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.3** | 10.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Christian Siedschlag](https://appshunter.io/developer/538434682) | [RRS, OOO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1486125568) |

## What reviewers say

### DirectionalEQ

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/directionaleq/id1301365260)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### RRS PUNCH

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rrs-punch/id6757700880)

This audio plug-in offers a versatile channel strip with modeled vintage pre-amp, EQ, and compressor. It provides extensive sonic shaping possibilities for both stereo and mono audio, with adjustable parameters for detailed sound control.

**Highlights:** Standalone and AUv3 plug-in, Modeled vintage PreAmp, EQ, and Compressor, Stereo, Mono, Dual Mono, and Mid/Side modes, Undo/Redo and A/B comparison, Macro controllers, Scalable GUI

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| RRS PUNCH Unlimited | $8.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DirectionalEQ free?

DirectionalEQ costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is RRS PUNCH free?

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

### Which has better reviews, DirectionalEQ or RRS PUNCH?

RRS PUNCH is rated higher. DirectionalEQ averages 3.6 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while RRS PUNCH averages 5.0 from 23 ratings.

### Do DirectionalEQ or RRS PUNCH have ads?

Neither DirectionalEQ nor RRS PUNCH shows ads.

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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.*