Comparison

Digi1616 vs Hyper Boost

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

Head to head
About

Digi1616

Features
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The Digi1616 App extends your digital audio processor Digi1616/Digi168/Digi88 with remote control capability. Almost any feature can be remoted from your iPad connected via Wi-Fi. The offline mode allows you to test the App and get familiar with the processor features without the actual hardware.

About

Hyper Boost

Enhance your audio with a versatile two-band tone control and a powerful soft clipper. Achieve bold saturation or precise mix adjustments with adjustable clipping algorithms and real-time visualizers. Offers smooth transitions, CPU-saving bypass, and cross-platform compatibility.

Highlights
  • Two-band tone control with tilt filters
  • Soft clipper with adjustable drive and ceiling
  • Three clipping algorithms (Juicy, Tight, Hardest)
  • Real-time curve visualizer
  • Morph settings for smooth transitions
  • AUv3 plugin and standalone app support
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Simple, but deadly. Hyper Boost combines a two-band tone control with a hard-hitting soft clipper. Use it early in the chain as a bold saturation effect or throw it on late for subtle, precision mix adjustments. A power-up for your sound. Tone Control - Retro-inspired treble and bass tilt filters. Gentle, not surgical - Adjustable center frequency - Three configurations: Pre (EQ before clipper), Post (EQ after clipper), Emphasis (saturate a frequency band while keeping flat response overall) - Output trim Clipper - Drive input up to +36 dB - Adjustable ceiling and edge for precise control over the clipping curve - Three clipping algorithms: - Juicy: reproduces an infamous stock clipper - Tight: adapted from a classic soft-knee limiter - Hardest: loud and brash hardware-style clipping - Real-time curve visualizer with max peak metering Core Features - Morph Settings for smooth transitions between two complete configurations - Auto Bypass saves CPU when input is silent - AB settings comparison - HQ mode with 4x oversampling and ADAA - One-click loudness matching - All parameters automatable with precise playback - Light and dark interface modes - Internal undo/redo - Auto gain - Use your AUv3 plug-in in a compatible host app or DAW - Standalone app includes support, manual links and in-app purchase options for license purchase Two-week trial included, one-time purchase for full unlock. Unlock your plug-in via in-app purchase from the standalone app or activate in the plug-in using an existing desktop license. Your in-app purchase activates the plug-in on all of your iOS devices. Owners can claim a crossgrade code in the standalone app to receive a discount on a desktop license. Check out our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sketchaudio Read the manuals: https://sketchaudio.com/manuals/

Screenshots

Digi16161 screens
Hyper Boost2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Digi1616 at none against Hyper Boost's 2. Digi1616 also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 14.0). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Hyper Boost sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Digi1616 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Digi1616 ships an update every 2 weeks, Hyper Boost every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Digi1616 versus Hyper Boost: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDigi1616Hyper Boost
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer风光 王Sketch Audio, LLC

In-app purchases

None

Digi1616

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Hyper Boost

One-time2
  • Two-week TrialFree
  • Full Unlock$9.99

Questions

Is Digi1616 free?
Digi1616 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hyper Boost free?
Hyper Boost is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Digi1616 or Hyper Boost have ads?
Neither Digi1616 nor Hyper Boost shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Digi1616 or Hyper Boost?
Digi1616 ships an update every 2 weeks, and Hyper Boost every 6 weeks. Most recently, Digi1616 was updated on October 4, 2026 and Hyper Boost on October 8, 2026.

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