Comparison

Dayton Audio DSP Control vs DS18 SDX REMOTE CONTROL

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

Head to head
About

Dayton Audio DSP Control

This application enables control of a digital signal processor via Bluetooth. It allows users to adjust audio settings like crossovers, EQ, and input/output assignments from their mobile device for a customized sound experience.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth control
  • Crossover adjustment
  • 10-band parametric EQ per channel
  • Assignable inputs/outputs
  • Delay settings
  • Music streaming
Features
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The DSP-408 app allows the user to control their Dayton Audio DSP-408 when paired with the optional Bluetooth dongle. The DSP-408 is a feature-rich 4 input/8 output digital signal processor that was designed to give you the tools to contour your audio system to fit your tastes. With the ability to apply crossovers, utilize 10 bands of parametric EQ per channel, assignable inputs/outputs, add delay, and even stream music, all from your mobile device, the DSP-408 is truly your path to great sound.

About

DS18 SDX REMOTE CONTROL

Features
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Radio mode on APP can scan/store/channel up & down to tune necessary station frequency. USB mode can play music stored in USB and display ID3 information. AUX mode allows external audio input to head unit. APP can control play BT music through Bluetooth and display ID3 information. APP has play/pause/previous/next control and treble/bass level control/10 EQ. Features: . adjust USB music audio level control and treble/bass level control. .display USB music/BT music ID3 information. .adjust BT music audio level control and treble/bass level control.

Screenshots

Dayton Audio DSP Control4 screens
DS18 SDX REMOTE CONTROL4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: DS18 SDX REMOTE CONTROL at fortnightly against Dayton Audio DSP Control's every 2 months. Dayton Audio DSP Control's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.0). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dayton Audio DSP Control ships an update every 2 months, DS18 SDX REMOTE CONTROL fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Dayton Audio DSP Control versus DS18 SDX REMOTE CONTROL: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDayton Audio DSP ControlDS18 SDX REMOTE CONTROL
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (13 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings13 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDayton AudioSIU KEUNG CHAN

In-app purchases

None

Dayton Audio DSP Control

No in-app purchases

None

DS18 SDX REMOTE CONTROL

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Dayton Audio DSP Control free?
Dayton Audio DSP Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DS18 SDX REMOTE CONTROL free?
DS18 SDX REMOTE CONTROL is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Dayton Audio DSP Control or DS18 SDX REMOTE CONTROL have ads?
Neither Dayton Audio DSP Control nor DS18 SDX REMOTE CONTROL shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dayton Audio DSP Control or DS18 SDX REMOTE CONTROL?
Dayton Audio DSP Control ships an update every 2 months, and DS18 SDX REMOTE CONTROL fortnightly. Most recently, Dayton Audio DSP Control was updated on October 24, 2026 and DS18 SDX REMOTE CONTROL on October 25, 2026.

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