Comparison

HouseCurve vs Matrix Panel Plus

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

Head to head
About

HouseCurve

This app provides a suite of tools for tuning audio systems, including room correction, equalizer adjustments, and subwoofer phase setting. It measures in-room frequency response and can generate filter settings for various audio systems. It's suitable for home and car audio enthusiasts looking to optimize their sound.

Highlights
  • Sine sweep and pink noise measurements
  • Real-time moving mic measurements
  • Target curve comparison and creation
  • Room correction filter generation (PEQ/FIR)
  • Magnitude, phase, and group delay display
  • Compatibility with various audio systems
Features
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HouseCurve is a multi-tool for audio systems. Use it for room correction, adjusting equalizers, setting subwoofer phase, choosing crossovers and more. Features: * Sine sweep and real time pink noise measurements * Sweep measurements can be averaged as they are collected * Alternatively, use real time tool to collect moving mic measurements (MMM) * Compare measurements to a selected target curve * Create and edit target curves * Generate room correction filters (PEQ or FIR) * Filters compatible with a variety of systems including Roon, Volumio, CamillaDSP, EqualizerAPO, miniDSP and Crestron DM NAX * Display magnitude, phase and group delay * Use with built-in or external microphones * Connect with AirPlay, Bluetooth, headphone jack (analog) or use external stimulus HouseCurve measures in-room frequency response by listening to your audio system play a sine sweep. Measurements are displayed on top of a target curve, making it easy to see where adjustment is needed. Multiple measurements can be averaged to fully capture how the system sounds in the listening area. With small changes and repeat measurements, you can manually tune your system to the target curve. If your audio system has a parametric equalizer or convolution engine, HouseCurve can automatically generate filter settings to match the target curve. HouseCurve can help with home and car audio system tuning, from system equalization and room correction to subwoofer time alignment and speaker placement. Visit housecurve.com for more information on how HouseCurve works and how to use it. HouseCurve will produce acceptable results with the built in iPhone/iPad microphone. Using calibrated external microphones will provide higher accuracy. The free version of HouseCurve can measure your audio system and display a magnitude plot (aka "frequency response"). Additional features, such as room correction filter generation, advanced measurement tools and target curve editing can be obtained via in-app purchases.

About

Matrix Panel Plus

Control your Matrix LED Pixel Display with this app. Create custom pixel art, dynamic animations, and personalized messages. It offers enhanced functionality and a new design for creative control.

Highlights
  • Create custom pixel art
  • Display dynamic animations
  • Send personalized messages
  • Enhanced functionality
  • Fresh new design
Features
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Previously known as MI Matrix Display, Matrix Panel Plus is the upgraded app designed for the Matrix LED Pixel Display. With a fresh new design and enhanced functionality, this app gives you full creative control over your LED display. Whether you want to showcase dynamic animations, display custom pixel art, or send personalized messages, Matrix Panel Plus makes it easier than ever.

Screenshots

HouseCurve4 screens
Matrix Panel Plus1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: HouseCurve at 81% against Matrix Panel Plus's 31%. HouseCurve also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.5) and ratings volume (264 vs 31). Matrix Panel Plus's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads 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

Both are free to download. HouseCurve sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Matrix Panel Plus asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

HouseCurve holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HouseCurve has 264 ratings behind it against 31, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of HouseCurve's written reviews are positive against 31% of Matrix Panel Plus's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HouseCurve ships an update every 2 months, Matrix Panel Plus every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
HouseCurve versus Matrix Panel Plus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHouseCurveMatrix Panel Plus
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (264 ratings) — better2.5 (31 ratings)
Positive reviews80.7% of reviews — better30.8% of reviews
Number of ratings264 — better31
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.612.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB166 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperGreg Wilding聪 刘

Customer experience

HouseCurve

All ratings259 ratings
Positive92.7%
Neutral3.1%
Negative4.2%
Written reviews57 reviews
Positive80.7%
Neutral7.0%
Negative12.3%

Matrix Panel Plus

All ratings11 ratings
Positive45.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative54.5%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive30.8%
Neutral7.7%
Negative61.5%

Bugs and requests

HouseCurve

Reported bugs

14 issues
  • Will not connect to iPhone
  • Won't connect and play after upgrades
  • App keeps asking to upgrade after payment
  • Cannot connect to Airplay music systems
  • Bluetooth doesn't work well
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  • Resets phone every 2nd or 3rd attempt
  • Unreliable sweeps (one out of two to three works)
  • External sweep signal not picked up
  • Cannot start over from scratch without uninstalling
  • Cannot detect signal for test tone
  • EQ does not change graph
  • Airplay connection to Bluesound Node 2i not always made
  • Plays music from Apple Music instead of sweep tone
  • iPad gives different responses than iPhone

Requested features

10 requests
  • True support for headphones
  • Download measured plots for offline analysis
  • Ability to export a zip of filters at once
  • Option to normalize filters
  • Clarification on Q value for EQ frequencies
Show 5 more
  • Ability to see Q number for EQ frequencies
  • White background graph option for printing
  • More reliable Airplay connection
  • Fix for starting over from scratch without uninstalling
  • Warning about high volume levels

Matrix Panel Plus

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

HouseCurve

One-time2
  • Tuning Bundle One Year$20.00
  • Tuning Bundle Lifetime$70.00
None

Matrix Panel Plus

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HouseCurve free?
HouseCurve is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Matrix Panel Plus free?
Matrix Panel Plus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, HouseCurve or Matrix Panel Plus?
HouseCurve is rated higher. HouseCurve averages 4.7 out of 5 from 264 ratings, while Matrix Panel Plus averages 2.5 from 31 ratings.
Do HouseCurve or Matrix Panel Plus have ads?
Neither HouseCurve nor Matrix Panel Plus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HouseCurve or Matrix Panel Plus?
HouseCurve ships an update every 2 months, and Matrix Panel Plus every 8 days. Most recently, HouseCurve was updated on October 26, 2026 and Matrix Panel Plus on October 24, 2026.

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