Comparison

Stereo Graphic EQ AUv3 Plugin vs TB Equalizer

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

Head to head
About

Stereo Graphic EQ AUv3 Plugin

A 10-band stereo graphic equalizer plugin for iOS DAWs. It offers independent control of left and right channels with +/- 12dB adjustments and peak/RMS monitoring. Suitable for master effects and part of a suite of audio plugins.

Highlights
  • 10-band stereo graphic equalizer
  • Independent left/right channel control
  • +/- 12dB adjustment range
  • Peak and RMS stereo meters
  • AUv3 compatible
  • Master effect suitable
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This is an AUv3 compatible stereo graphic equalizer plugin which can be used as a plugin with your favourite DAW such as Cubasis, Auria, Meteor or GarageBand. The 10 band stereo equalizer allows independent manipulation of both stereo channels with adjustments of +/- 12dB. It provides stereo meters capable of monitoring peak and rms so suitable as a master effect. This is one of a suite of AUv3 compatible plugins which will also be available from 4Pockets

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Currently charting
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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.

Screenshots

Stereo Graphic EQ AUv3 Plugin2 screens
TB Equalizer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Stereo Graphic EQ AUv3 Plugin at $5.99 against TB Equalizer's $9.99. Stereo Graphic EQ AUv3 Plugin also leads on iOS requirement (9.3 vs 13.0). TB Equalizer's advantage is chart position (#190 vs unranked) and ratings volume (66 vs 11). On rating, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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

Stereo Graphic EQ AUv3 Plugin costs $5.99 and TB Equalizer $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Stereo Graphic EQ AUv3 Plugin against 4.6 for TB Equalizer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TB Equalizer has 66 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 78% of Stereo Graphic EQ AUv3 Plugin's written reviews are positive against 84% of TB Equalizer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stereo Graphic EQ AUv3 Plugin ships an update every 2 months, TB Equalizer monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Stereo Graphic EQ AUv3 Plugin versus TB Equalizer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStereo Graphic EQ AUv3 PluginTB Equalizer
Price$5.99 — better$9.99
Rating4.5 (11 ratings)4.6 (66 ratings) — better
Positive reviews77.8% of reviews83.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1166 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank—#190 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.3 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer4Pockets.comToneBoosters

Customer experience

Stereo Graphic EQ AUv3 Plugin

All ratings11 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative9.1%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive77.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative22.2%

TB Equalizer

All ratings66 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral1.5%
Negative7.6%
Written reviews56 reviews
Positive83.9%
Neutral3.6%
Negative12.5%

Bugs and requests

Stereo Graphic EQ AUv3 Plugin

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

None

Stereo Graphic EQ AUv3 Plugin

No in-app purchases

None

TB Equalizer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Stereo Graphic EQ AUv3 Plugin free?
Stereo Graphic EQ AUv3 Plugin costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is TB Equalizer free?
TB Equalizer costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Stereo Graphic EQ AUv3 Plugin or TB Equalizer?
TB Equalizer is rated higher. Stereo Graphic EQ AUv3 Plugin averages 4.5 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while TB Equalizer averages 4.6 from 66 ratings.
Do Stereo Graphic EQ AUv3 Plugin or TB Equalizer have ads?
Neither Stereo Graphic EQ AUv3 Plugin nor TB Equalizer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Stereo Graphic EQ AUv3 Plugin or TB Equalizer?
Stereo Graphic EQ AUv3 Plugin ships an update every 2 months, and TB Equalizer monthly. Most recently, Stereo Graphic EQ AUv3 Plugin was updated on October 20, 2026 and TB Equalizer on October 22, 2026.

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