# HPToy vs ChannelEqualizer

The clearest difference is update cadence: HPToy at every 3 weeks against ChannelEqualizer's every 12 months. HPToy also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.4). ChannelEqualizer's advantage is ratings volume (22 vs 3). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.0 for HPToy against 4.0 for ChannelEqualizer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ChannelEqualizer has 22 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

HPToy ships an update every 3 weeks, ChannelEqualizer every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HPToy | ChannelEqualizer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hptoy/id1451536488/reviews)** | [4.0 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/channelequalizer/id1513527511/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **22** |
| Positive reviews | — | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 12 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 2 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ARTEM KHLYUPIN](https://appshunter.io/developer/1229235963) | [Ryo Togawa](https://appshunter.io/developer/1474193056) |

## What reviewers say

### HPToy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hptoy/id1451536488)

This app provides wireless DSP control for PowerDAC V2/V2.1 headphone amplifiers. It allows intuitive adjustment of complex audio functions like crossovers, parametric EQs, and bass/treble.

**Highlights:** Wireless DSP control, Crossover adjustment, Parametric EQs, Bass and treble control, Loudness and compressor settings, Preset sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### ChannelEqualizer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/channelequalizer/id1513527511)

This audio plugin acts as a three-band equalizer for music production. It offers adjustable frequency ranges and gain levels for low, mid, and high frequencies, enhancing audio processing within compatible host applications.

**Highlights:** Three-band equalizer (Low, Mid, High), Adjustable frequency ranges, Variable gain control, High-pass and low-pass filters, AudioUnit Extension (AUv3) format, System audio input/output routing

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HPToy free?

HPToy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is ChannelEqualizer free?

ChannelEqualizer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, HPToy or ChannelEqualizer?

HPToy is rated higher. HPToy averages 4.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while ChannelEqualizer averages 4.0 from 22 ratings.

### Do HPToy or ChannelEqualizer have ads?

Neither HPToy nor ChannelEqualizer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, HPToy or ChannelEqualizer?

HPToy ships an update every 3 weeks, and ChannelEqualizer every 12 months. Most recently, HPToy was updated on November 2, 2026 and ChannelEqualizer on November 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*