# Remote Control for PDP vs Equalizer

The clearest difference is rating: Equalizer at 4.3 against Remote Control for PDP's 3.0. Equalizer also leads on ratings volume (6.5K vs 1). Remote Control for PDP's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Equalizer sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Remote Control for PDP asks for nothing beyond the download.

Equalizer holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Equalizer has 6.5K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Remote Control for PDP | Equalizer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-control-for-pdp-e80xdsp/id1350772317/reviews) | **[4.3 (6.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/equalizer-volume-booster-eq/id1550086698/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **6.5K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 15.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 9 MB | 185 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Motus Lab](https://appshunter.io/developer/335474196) | [Gismart Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1550086700) |

## What reviewers say

### Remote Control for PDP

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-control-for-pdp-e80xdsp/id1350772317)

Control key functions of your Alpine PDP-E802DSP digital amplifier directly from your smartphone. Adjust volume, select sound presets, and switch input sources with ease. This app is designed for amplifier operation, not sound tuning.

**Highlights:** Input source selection, Master volume adjustment, Subwoofer level adjustment, Sound pre-sets selection, Day and night mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Equalizer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/equalizer-volume-booster-eq/id1550086698)

Enhance your music listening experience with advanced audio controls. Adjust bass, volume, and frequency with various presets and effects. Access your music library and enjoy immersive sound.

**Highlights:** EQ Presets, Volume Maximizer, Frequency Equalizer, Spatial Audio, Pitch/Time Effect, iTunes & DropBox Integration

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Equalizer Premium Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Equalizer Premium access | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Music One | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Equalizer Premium access | $14.99 | per month |
| Full Access to Pro Features | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| Equalizer Premium access | $24.99 | per year |
| Equalizer Premium access | $34.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎶 Good sound quality
- 🔊 Enhances audio experience
- 👍 Interesting and clever features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription fees
- 🚫 Limited functionality without subscription
- 🤔 Misleading free trial and pricing information
- 🔒 Restricted access to personal music libraries
- 🐛 Crashes and bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes frequently
- Inability to save or export edited audio
- Incompatibility with certain music libraries and streaming services

**Requested features**

- Ability to use equalizer with all audio apps, not just in-app music player
- Support for more music streaming services like Spotify
- Option to purchase a one-time license instead of subscription


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Remote Control for PDP free?

Remote Control for PDP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Equalizer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Remote Control for PDP or Equalizer?

Equalizer is rated higher. Remote Control for PDP averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Equalizer averages 4.3 from 6.5K ratings.

### Do Remote Control for PDP or Equalizer have ads?

Equalizer shows ads; Remote Control for PDP does not.

### Which is updated more often, Remote Control for PDP or Equalizer?

Remote Control for PDP ships an update every 3 months, and Equalizer every 3 months. Most recently, Remote Control for PDP was updated on September 11, 2026 and Equalizer on September 24, 2026.

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