Comparison

TB Equalizer vs Equalizer

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

Head to head
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
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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.

About

Equalizer

Enhance your music listening experience with advanced audio controls. Adjust bass, volume, and frequency with various presets and effects. Access your music library and enjoy immersive sound.

Highlights
  • EQ Presets
  • Volume Maximizer
  • Frequency Equalizer
  • Spatial Audio
  • Pitch/Time Effect
  • iTunes & DropBox Integration
Features
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Redefine the way you play music. This is Equalizer – Volume Booster, and it is the only EQ presents app you’ll ever need. Turn on full bass, pump out the music, and feel it deep in the soul like never before. Create rockin’ music and deep bass experiences that wow. With Spatial Audio it’s more true than ever! Hear the difference with the maximizer, which turns the volume to the MAX! What’s inside Equalizer? Packed with tons of music altering features, inside Equalizer, discover all these handy features to make the listening experience so much more authentic: - EQ Presets for all occasions. - Maximizer to increase the volume or turn it down (NEVER). - Equalizer for correcting the frequency of those tunes. - Spatial Audio so that music is EVERYWHERE. - Pitch/Time effect - changes the key pitch of the song and allows you to speed up or slow down it. - Access music stored on iTunes and DropBox so those favorite turns are always at hand. Change it up the way you like. EQ presets means you can change the style to: - Full Bass - Bright - EDM - Pop - Rock - Classics - Soft - Radio Get advanced music altering power right on the smartphone. No need for an expensive set-up to enjoy crystal-clear beats. Rock on with Equalizer and feel the power of the sounds. PREMIUM subscription The app contains the following subscription options: - “Music One” - Weekly with a 3-day free trial at $9.99 (access to 15+ music apps) - Weekly, no trial at $5.99 - Monthly with a 3-day free trial at $14.99 - Yearly with a 7-day free trial at $34.99 * Full access to audio effects *Prices are equal to the value that "Apple's App Store Matrix" determines is the equivalent of the subscription price in $USD. Privacy Policy: https://gismart.com/privacy-policy/ Terms of Service: https://gismart.com/terms-of-service/

Screenshots

TB Equalizer4 screens
Equalizer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TB Equalizer at 85% against Equalizer's 16%. TB Equalizer also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ads (none vs shown). Equalizer's advantage is price (Free vs $9.99) and ratings volume (6.5K vs 66). On 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

Equalizer is free to download; TB Equalizer costs $9.99 up front. Equalizer sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. TB Equalizer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TB Equalizer holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Equalizer has 6.5K ratings behind it against 66, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of TB Equalizer's written reviews are positive against 16% of Equalizer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TB Equalizer ships an update monthly, Equalizer every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 1 level
TB Equalizer versus Equalizer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTB EqualizerEqualizer
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating4.6 (66 ratings) — better4.3 (6.5K ratings)
Positive reviews85.2% of reviews — better15.7% of reviews
Number of ratings666.5K — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB185 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperToneBoostersGismart Limited

Customer experience

TB Equalizer

All ratings66 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral1.5%
Negative7.6%
Written reviews54 reviews
Positive85.2%
Neutral3.7%
Negative11.1%

Equalizer

All ratings6,493 ratings
Positive80.8%
Neutral4.4%
Negative14.9%
Written reviews249 reviews
Positive15.7%
Neutral5.6%
Negative78.7%

User reviews

TB Equalizer

From 66 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎶 Professional sound quality
  • 💡 Intuitive and easy to use
  • 💰 Excellent value for money
  • 🚀 Powerful features
  • ✨ High-quality product

Room to improve

  • 📱 UI size is too small on iPhones
  • 🤏 Microscopic menus and icons
  • 🎛️ Popup window for node selections is redundant
  • 🖥️ Takes away valuable screen space on smaller devices
  • 🚫 Popup cannot be disabled

Equalizer

From 6.5K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎶 Good sound quality
  • 🔊 Enhances audio experience
  • 👍 Interesting and clever features

Room to improve

  • 💰 Expensive subscription fees
  • 🚫 Limited functionality without subscription
  • 🤔 Misleading free trial and pricing information
  • 🔒 Restricted access to personal music libraries
  • 🐛 Crashes and bugs

Bugs and 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

Equalizer

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes frequently
  • Inability to save or export edited audio
  • Incompatibility with certain music libraries and streaming services

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to use equalizer with all audio apps, not just in-app music player
  • Support for more music streaming services like Spotify
  • Option to purchase a one-time license instead of subscription

In-app purchases

None

TB Equalizer

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

Equalizer

Subscriptions7
  • Equalizer Premium Weekly$5.997 Days
  • Equalizer Premium access3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Music One3 Days trial$9.997 Days
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  • Equalizer Premium access3 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • Full Access to Pro Features$19.993 Months
  • Equalizer Premium access$24.991 Year
  • Equalizer Premium access7 Days trial$34.991 Year

Questions

Is TB Equalizer free?
TB Equalizer costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Equalizer free?
Equalizer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TB Equalizer or Equalizer?
TB Equalizer is rated higher. TB Equalizer averages 4.6 out of 5 from 66 ratings, while Equalizer averages 4.3 from 6.5K ratings.
Do TB Equalizer or Equalizer have ads?
Equalizer shows ads; TB Equalizer does not.
Which is updated more often, TB Equalizer or Equalizer?
TB Equalizer ships an update monthly, and Equalizer every 3 months. Most recently, TB Equalizer was updated on September 21, 2026 and Equalizer on September 24, 2026.

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