Comparison

TB Equalizer vs B3X

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

B3X

Access exclusive content and join a community focused on skill development. This app provides unique resources to help users improve their abilities across various products and services. It's free to install and offers a wealth of information.

Highlights
  • Exclusive content access
  • Community engagement
  • Skill enhancement resources
  • Product and service information
  • Free installation
Features
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This is the official app for all Bexter Richardson products and services. Join our community & check out the unique content that will help you level up your skills. Installing the app is free of charge. Read our full Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy: https://passion.io/terms-of-service https://passion.io/privacy-policy

Screenshots

TB Equalizer4 screens
B3X3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: B3X at Free against TB Equalizer's $9.99. B3X also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and review sentiment (100% vs 84%). TB Equalizer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). 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

B3X is free to download; TB Equalizer costs $9.99 up front. B3X sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. TB Equalizer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

B3X holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TB Equalizer has 66 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 84% of TB Equalizer's written reviews are positive against 100% of B3X's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TB Equalizer ships an update monthly, B3X every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 1 level
TB Equalizer versus B3X: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTB EqualizerB3X
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating4.6 (66 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews83.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings66 — better2
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 8 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB89 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperToneBoostersFOURSCORE TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY

Customer experience

TB Equalizer

All ratings66 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral1.5%
Negative7.6%
Written reviews56 reviews
Positive83.9%
Neutral3.6%
Negative12.5%

B3X

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

B3X

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

TB Equalizer

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

B3X

Subscriptions3
  • $0.99$0.991 Month
  • $9.99$9.991 Month
  • $99.99$99.991 Month

Questions

Is TB Equalizer free?
TB Equalizer costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is B3X free?
B3X is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TB Equalizer or B3X?
B3X is rated higher. TB Equalizer averages 4.6 out of 5 from 66 ratings, while B3X averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do TB Equalizer or B3X have ads?
B3X shows ads; TB Equalizer does not.
Which is updated more often, TB Equalizer or B3X?
TB Equalizer ships an update monthly, and B3X every 8 months. Most recently, TB Equalizer was updated on October 17, 2026 and B3X on October 16, 2026.

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