Comparison

Haaze 2 vs VintageRack

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

Head to head
About

Haaze 2

This audio processing tool offers advanced stereo widening and spatial positioning for sound streams. It provides three distinct methods for controlling stereo width across 16 frequency bands, along with individual gain control and a new intuitive user interface.

Highlights
  • 16-band stereo widening
  • Haas effect for spatial positioning
  • Pan control for individual bands
  • MS Stereo width control
  • Independent gain control per band
  • Intuitive UI with presets
  • AUv3 plugin support
Features
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Haaze 2 is a 16 band stereo widening tool that utilizes three different methods of controlling the stereo width and spatial positioning of an audio stream: • Haas – adds a small delay to the left or right audio channel, creating the perceived effect of the sound arriving from the side that’s reaching the ear first. • Pan – alters the gain level on either audio channel. All 16 bands can be panned separately, so this method is quite equal to the “split EQ” function often found on various well-rounded equalizers. • MS Stereo – controls the output stereo width on each band, from normal stereo signal to mono. There’s also a view for controlling the output gain of all bands separately. New features from version 2.0 and later: • New and more transparent crossover filters • Haas: Better control for each band • Split EQ is now called "PAN" and provides much more control • MS Stereo • Gain • Visualization • Brand new and more intuitive UI for a better work flow. • Several factory presets. Full documentation available inside the app or at https://klevgrand.se/downloads/haaze-docs/ Audio examples and more info at https://klevgrand.se/products/haaze Haaze 2 works both as a standalone app and as an AUv3 plugin.

About

VintageRack

This app offers a collection of audio effect modules designed to emulate the sound and atmosphere of vintage digital gear from the 70s and 80s. It provides a customizable signal path with various effects, allowing users to add a nostalgic and emotional mood to their instrument sounds.

Highlights
  • Realistic retro gear modeling
  • Customizable 7-slot signal path
  • MIDI control and assignment
  • Adjustable bit depth
  • Analog signal pre/post processing
  • Extensive effect modules (compressor, EQ, delay, chorus, etc.)
  • Preset management with on-screen pads
Features
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VintageRack is a minimalistic and convenient multi-effect application that contains modules realistically modeling notable retro gear from the early digital era with their inherent aesthetics and atmosphere. Most of the effects in this application have been inspired and based on the principles of actual hardware from the 70s and 80s, which is great for giving the sound of any instrument the nostalgic and emotional mood of old recordings. This application has a clean and intuitive user interface with a well-considered structure. The signal path is split into seven slots: the first for input control, the last for output, and five customizable effect modules in between. Each module features a master fader for adjusting effect presence and a mute button for smooth toggling. These parameters can be easily assigned to MIDI controls right from the main screen, improving both workflow and productivity. Smooth transitions between presets and on-screen pads for quickly switching presets that can be easily assigned to MIDI controls allow flexible effect selection during live performances or studio recordings. Another great feature of VintageRack is the ability to set a lower bit depth of processed signal, typical for early digital devices, both for the entire path and for individual modules. As with these devices, this application models pre- and post-processing of the analog signal both before and after the digital circuits with the addition of companders, emphasis and filters, which makes the sound similar to the real devices. Effect modules: - Analog modeled compressor. - Three band equalizer typical for mixing consoles. - Classic and reverse delays with modulation feature. - Two Chorus modules are precise emulations of known devices. - Two modules of Flanger with different options and tones. - Two modules of Phaser with various sound character. - Filter module controlled by LFO or envelope generator. - Faithful emulation of classic Wah effects with added automation. - Combined effect of Tremolo and Vibrato with separate rate. - Ring modulator with additional modulation of carrier. - Three types of Fuzz with modulated filters. - Emulation of one of the early digital reverbs. - Vintage exciter with bass enhancer. - Spring reverb with tube preamp. - Advanced formant filter with voice synth mode. - Input slot contains Noise gate and Automatic gain control. - Output slot contains tape-style saturation and three types of tonestacks. VintageRack is a universal application for iOS and macOS. It can work on iPhone and iPad as well as Mac / MacBook with M1 chip (and later). VintageRack works on iPhone and iPad standalone, as an Audio Unit or Inter-App Audio module, and supports Audiobus and Ableton Link. On MacOS, VintageRack can works both as a standalone application and as an Audio unit (AUv3) with DAWs and other hosts that support AUv3 plugins. All application features are available on iOS and macOS, including MIDI support (with a MIDI learn option) and audio unit parameters. VintageRack has a built-in detailed description of all parameters also available as PDF file on the application site. Demo: https://youtu.be/I3lcd5rYaBQ https://youtu.be/zmHjpFDkPLQ https://youtu.be/eqkvhDBUGPQ https://youtu.be/o79g6S5qftk You can find more information on VintageRack and other creative audio apps at: https://motion-soundscape.blogspot.com

Screenshots

Haaze 22 screens
VintageRack4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: VintageRack at every 2 months against Haaze 2's every 10 months. VintageRack also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 86%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Haaze 2 costs $16.49 and VintageRack $14.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

VintageRack holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 7 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of Haaze 2's written reviews are positive against 100% of VintageRack's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Haaze 2 ships an update every 10 months, VintageRack every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Haaze 2 versus VintageRack: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHaaze 2VintageRack
Price$16.49$14.99 — better
Rating4.8 (10 ratings)5.0 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews85.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings10 — better7
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better13.4
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKlevgrand Produkter ABIgor Vasiliev

Customer experience

Haaze 2

All ratings10 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral14.3%
Negative0.0%

VintageRack

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Haaze 2

No in-app purchases

None

VintageRack

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Haaze 2 free?
Haaze 2 costs $16.49, with no in-app purchases.
Is VintageRack free?
VintageRack costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Haaze 2 or VintageRack?
VintageRack is rated higher. Haaze 2 averages 4.8 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while VintageRack averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.
Do Haaze 2 or VintageRack have ads?
Neither Haaze 2 nor VintageRack shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Haaze 2 or VintageRack?
Haaze 2 ships an update every 10 months, and VintageRack every 2 months. Most recently, Haaze 2 was updated on November 3, 2026 and VintageRack on November 3, 2026.

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