Comparison

Visual EQ Console AUv3 Plugin vs Grooves

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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.

About

Grooves

This app is a social music platform for album enthusiasts. Users can rate albums, write reviews, track listening history, and discover new music through friends and the community. It helps build a personal music taste profile and connect with others who share similar interests.

Highlights
  • Rate albums
  • Write reviews
  • Track listening history
  • Follow users
  • Discover music through community
  • Build music taste profile
Features
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Grooves is a social music platform for people who love albums. Rate albums, write reviews, track what you’ve listened to, and discover new music through friends and the community. Whether you want to log your favourites, see what other people are reviewing, or find users with similar tastes, Grooves makes music discovery feel personal. With Grooves, you can: - Rate albums quickly and easily - Write reviews and share your thoughts - Follow other users and explore their taste - See what friends and other fans are listening to - Discover albums through community ratings and reviews - Build a profile that reflects your music taste over time Grooves is built for album lovers who want more than passive listening. It’s a place to track your taste, connect with others, and find your next favourite record.

Screenshots

Visual EQ Console AUv3 Plugin4 screens
Grooves4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Visual EQ Console AUv3 Plugin at 71% against Grooves's 0%. Visual EQ Console AUv3 Plugin also leads on rating (4.1 vs 1.0) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). Grooves's advantage is price (Free vs $8.99). On ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Grooves is free to download; Visual EQ Console AUv3 Plugin costs $8.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Visual EQ Console AUv3 Plugin holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Visual EQ Console AUv3 Plugin has 21 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Visual EQ Console AUv3 Plugin's written reviews are positive against 0% of Grooves's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Visual EQ Console AUv3 Plugin ships an update every 2 weeks, Grooves every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Visual EQ Console AUv3 Plugin versus Grooves: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVisual EQ Console AUv3 PluginGrooves
Price$8.99Free — better
Rating4.1 (21 ratings) — better1.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews71.4% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings21 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB187 MB
Age rating4+9+
Developer4Pockets.comMARTIN SVOBODA

Customer experience

Visual EQ Console AUv3 Plugin

All ratings21 ratings
Positive76.2%
Neutral4.8%
Negative19.0%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral7.1%
Negative21.4%

Grooves

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Visual EQ Console AUv3 Plugin

No in-app purchases

None

Grooves

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Visual EQ Console AUv3 Plugin free?
Visual EQ Console AUv3 Plugin costs $8.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Grooves free?
Grooves is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Visual EQ Console AUv3 Plugin or Grooves?
Visual EQ Console AUv3 Plugin is rated higher. Visual EQ Console AUv3 Plugin averages 4.1 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while Grooves averages 1.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Visual EQ Console AUv3 Plugin or Grooves have ads?
Neither Visual EQ Console AUv3 Plugin nor Grooves shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Visual EQ Console AUv3 Plugin or Grooves?
Visual EQ Console AUv3 Plugin ships an update every 2 weeks, and Grooves every 3 months. Most recently, Visual EQ Console AUv3 Plugin was updated on September 19, 2026 and Grooves on September 26, 2026.

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