Visual EQ Console AUv3 Plugin vs Iconica Sketch
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Visual EQ Console AUv3 Plugin
This studio-quality audio effect plugin offers a multi-band equalizer with real-time spectrum analysis. It features 10 adjustable filters, a compressor/limiter, and the ability to save and load custom presets for precise audio manipulation within compatible DAWs.
- Multi-band EQ with 10 filters
- Real-time spectrum analyzer
- Compressor/Limiter section
- Custom preset saving and loading
- Copy/paste settings between instances
- Touch interface with multi-touch control
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This is an AUv3 compatible effect plugin which is intended for use inside your favourite DAW such as Cubasis, Auria, Meteor, AUM or GarageBand etc. Visual EQ Console is a studio quality multi-band EQ console with the ability to analyse audio in real time giving an accurate and reliable spectrum representation of the frequency response. It includes your typical set of 4 parametric filters which are stable even when parameters are being changed. We also include low and high shelf as well as low and high pass filters, that's 10 filters in all. We use a high quality highly hardware optimised FFT to plot the frequency response through the filters so you can see exactly what effect your changes are having on the sound. The scrolling interface automatically adjusts to the hosts window size to allow a double height display in an appropriate DAW. One of the main problems with most Studio type EQ's is they don't give a true representation of the frequency response, often hiding the inpact of low and high pass / shelf filters on the frequency response. This plugin accurately tracks the response all the way through the audio chain and is backed up by the spectrum analyser so you can be confident that it is having the desired effect. We also include a Compressor / Limiter section to ensure those settings never get too aggressive. You can load and save custom console presets as well as copy and paste settngs between instances. This is great if you need to setup multiple instances with the same settings. Plenty of options are tucked away under the hood so as not to clutter the display. Main Features: ○ 4 resonant paramettic filters (A-D) . ○ All filters adjustable +/-24dB. ○ High and Low Pass filters. ○ Low and High Shelf Filters. ○ Touch interface with multi-touch for controlling filter Q. ○ Spectrum Analyser with Pre and Post monitoring. ○ Vertical shift and scale options for the spectrum. ○ Create and save custom presets. ○ Copy / Paste presets between instances. ○ Compressor / Limiter with Auto Makup Gain. ○ Twin VU meters ○ Quick Reset options for each section of the console.
Iconica Sketch
This app provides a full orchestral sound library for mobile devices, offering a wide range of instruments and articulations. It integrates seamlessly with mobile DAWs, allowing for high-quality music production on the go. Designed for both beginners and professionals, it captures musical ideas with ease and expressiveness.
- Full orchestral sound library
- 34 instruments
- 140 articulations
- Adaptive True Legato
- Dynamics view
- AU compatible DAW integration
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Your ultimate orchestra app for iPhone, iPad and every AU compatible mobile DAW Iconica Sketch brings the power of a full orchestra to your fingertips, offering top-tier audio quality and effortless simplicity. Whether you're crafting symphonies, scoring epic trailers, or producing chart-topping pop tracks, Iconica Sketch is designed to inspire and empower you – anywhere, anytime. Seamlessly integrate Iconica Sketch with your favorite mobile DAW, including Cubasis, Logic Pro for iPad, AUM, GarageBand and many more. Bring your musical ideas to life on the go with Iconica Sketch for iPhone and iPad. • A complete orchestra for iPhone, iPad and every mobile DAW supporting AU • 34 incredible-sounding instruments, ranging from violins to percussion • 140 of the most important short and long articulations (including legatos) • Recorded at the legendary Funkhaus Berlin, in cooperation with Orchestral Tools • Includes free additional Cubasis plug-in version for improved integration and maximum performance A complete orchestra for iPhone and iPad Iconica Sketch pairs a full orchestra with portability and ease of use, but without compromising on audio quality. Capture great ideas on the move, right there on your iPhone and iPad. And it’s fully-compatible with your AU-compatible DAW. Easy to use and ready when inspiration strikes Iconica Sketch is designed to offer both simplicity and depth, making it easily accessible for beginners and pros alike. Capture and develop ideas quickly, or create full orchestral arrangements whenever inspiration strikes. Dynamics view Get an instant, real-time view of the dynamic range your orchestral instrument is playing in. Switch between articulations Seamlessly switch between a vast array of an instrument’s articulations with a single click or via keyswitch. From delicate legatos to powerful staccatos, you can effortlessly create dynamic, authentic arrangements, thanks to a great selection of the most common articulations for each instrument. Adaptive True Legato Iconica uses an Adaptive True Legato System, which intelligently adjusts to your playing speed, ensuring a seamless, truly expressive and authentic performance. Free Cubasis plug-in version Take your music creation to the next level with our multi-award winning Cubasis mobile DAW, now featuring support for tempo, signature track and much more. As the owner of Cubasis and Iconica Sketch for iPhone and iPad, you get a free additional Cubasis plug-in version of the instrument for improved integration and maximum performance. You can also use Iconic Sketch on its own, or within every mobile DAW that supports Audio Units. Always ready when inspiration strikes Iconica Sketch puts an entire orchestra at your fingertips. Whether you're on your iPhone or iPad, you'll have a full range of instruments ready to play on their own or within every AU-compatible mobile DAW, ensuring you never miss a moment of inspiration. Compose and arrange with ease, all from the palm of your hand. Iconica Sketch is compact in size, fast to load, easy to use and features high-quality, detailed recordings from the Orchestral Tools Iconica library, designed to effortlessly produce modern, cinematic scores or enhance modern pop tracks. Take Iconica Sketch with you wherever you go, and let your ideas flow freely, no matter when and where creativity strikes. Technical support https://forums.steinberg.net If you like Iconica Sketch, please support us by rating this app in the App Store! Thank you!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Visual EQ Console AUv3 Plugin at $8.99 against Iconica Sketch's $26.99. Visual EQ Console AUv3 Plugin also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 months) and review sentiment (71% vs 63%). Iconica Sketch's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.1) and ratings volume (163 vs 21). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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
Visual EQ Console AUv3 Plugin costs $8.99 and Iconica Sketch $26.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Iconica Sketch holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Iconica Sketch has 163 ratings behind it against 21, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 71% of Visual EQ Console AUv3 Plugin's written reviews are positive against 63% of Iconica Sketch's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Visual EQ Console AUv3 Plugin ships an update every 2 weeks, Iconica Sketch every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Visual EQ Console AUv3 Plugin | Iconica Sketch |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $8.99 — better | $26.99 |
| Rating | 4.1 (21 ratings) | 4.7 (163 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews — better | 63.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 21 | 163 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13 — better | 17.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 4Pockets.com | Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH |
Customer experience
Visual EQ Console AUv3 Plugin
Iconica Sketch
Bugs and requests
Visual EQ Console AUv3 Plugin
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Iconica Sketch
Reported bugs
2 issues- Mod and pitch wheels prevent pressing keys on screen
- Doesn't recognize library when opening projects from Logic Mac
Requested features
5 requests- MIDI learn function
- Ability to route velocity to modwheel
- Arrange presets by instrument type
- Option to install sounds on SD card
- Ability to play whole sections
In-app purchases
Visual EQ Console AUv3 Plugin
No in-app purchases
Iconica Sketch
No in-app purchases
Questions
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