DR14.2 vs TB Equalizer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DR14.2
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DR14.2 is a kind of APP program similar to DR16.4,DR14.2 Its operation object is the second generation digital mixer product which is researched and developed independently by SEIKAKU, and it controls the device through the way of network connection with iPad. Its main function is as the followings: -8 microphone preamplifiers with dedicated trim control 16 -20 line-level inputs -4 Aux sends(4 Analog aux sends and 2 internal aux sends) -4 subgroups and stereo main outs - All channels Control Room output -2 headphone output -USB record/play in main channel -100mm sliding electric fader -touchable color LCD display -24-bit/48KHz sampling rate -Program, save, load & copy functions -Digital gate -Digital compressor -Digital 4-band full parametric EQ -PAN -Phase reverse -Time delay -Scenes with digital fader and aux position reference -6 DCA for Digital Control Audio Amplifier or MUTE -Remote Control: Ethernet or USB, -Expand socket for option module: Multi-track USB audio recording module or CobraNet module etc(USB Audio Module or 16in/16out Digital CobraNet module) Requirements: * iPad with iOS9.0 or above. * a wireless router. * DR14.2 Device (for control)
TB Equalizer
This professional audio plug-in offers advanced equalization with a dynamic workflow and warm, non-linear filters. It processes microphone input in real-time and integrates with AUv3-compatible host apps for music production.
- Mastering grade equalizer
- Integrated spectrum and dynamics analyzer
- Up to 16 filter sections
- Dynamic or static filter modes
- AI-powered equalization suggestions
- Oversampling and anti-aliasing
- Mid/side/left/right processing
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ToneBoosters Equalizer is a top-quality, professional, dynamic equalizer AUv3 plug-in with an unrivalled workflow, warm, non-linear filters and a gorgeous, functional user interface. The ToneBoosters Equalizer app captures the microphone (or external sound card) input and processes the signals in real time. To use it as a plug-in, use an AUv3-compatible host app such as Steinberg Cubasis, Apple Garageband, Audio Evolution Mobile Studio, Auria, AUM, or others. ToneBoosters Equalizer will appear in the list of Audio Unit extensions for effect plug-ins. Key features: - Mastering grade, professional equalizer - Integrated spectrum analyser and dynamics analyser - The same professional sound as the acclaimed desktop version - Up to 16 filter sections with a very wide range of filter types - Run each section in dynamic or static mode - Run each section with digital purity or with analog character and non-linearities - Oversampling and anti-aliasing modes to further improve sound quality - Use Artificial Intelligence (AI) for content-dependent equalisation suggestions - Audition mode to easily identify problematic frequency areas - Automatic level make up function for every section - Zero latency mode for live operation - Lasso function to select and move multiple filters simultaneously - Piano display to select musical note frequencies - Output VU meters showing peak and RMS levels simultaneously - Undo/redo, and A/B comparison - Color themes for the user interface - Adjustable colours for every filter section - Mid, side, left, right processing for stereo input for each section - Max screen support in Garageband - Optimised for iPad and compatible with iPhone and iPod Touch - Efficient, low CPU usage What you should know: - Licenses acquired for this platform are not compatible with other platforms. - Audio Unit (AUv3) extensions require an iPad mini 2, iPad 4 or later models.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: DR14.2 at Free against TB Equalizer's $9.99. DR14.2 also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). TB Equalizer's advantage is chart position (#190 vs unranked) and device support (3 vs 1). On update cadence, 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
DR14.2 is free to download; TB Equalizer costs $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
DR14.2 ships an update every 2 months, TB Equalizer monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DR14.2 | TB Equalizer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $9.99 |
| Rating | — | 4.6 (66 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 83.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 66 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | #190 — better |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SEIKAKU | ToneBoosters |
Bugs and requests
DR14.2
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
TB Equalizer
Reported bugs
12 issues- Popup window for node selections cannot be disabled
- Plug-in not being read correctly
- Destroys mixed tracks
- App crashes LumaFusion as a plug-in
- Makes audio sound flat
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- Doesn't adjust any frequency
- Compatibility problem with Air Pod Pro
- Dynamic mode only works for taming frequency bands (compression), not boosting (expansion)
- LFO maximum frequency could be improved
- Instruments lose crystalline sound under 17Khz
- Only one channel side chain
- Need more bands for side chain
Requested features
14 requests- Disable popup window for node selections
- Larger UI for iPhones
- Fix plug-in reading issues
- Mouse compatibility
- Improve LFO maximum frequency
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- Add negative dynamic ratios
- Implement multi-band compressor
- Add a channel for ~5 bands side chain
- More documentation available
- Add brickwalls
- Fading spectrum on reverb app
- More Tonebooster AUs on iOS
- Dark mode option
- Advanced analytics dashboard
In-app purchases
DR14.2
No in-app purchases
TB Equalizer
No in-app purchases









