Comparison

Human Scale vs Headphone Booster

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

Head to head
About

Human Scale

This app is the primary distribution channel for algorithmic audio compositions. It allows users to access and enjoy unique soundscapes created through algorithms. Experience a new form of auditory art.

Highlights
  • Algorithmic media distribution
  • Audio composition playback
  • Unique soundscape experience
  • Primary distribution channel
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Human Scale produces and releases algorithmic media. The human scale application is our primary means of distributing audio compositions.

About

Headphone Booster

Enhance your audio with this app's volume and bass boosting capabilities. Fine-tune your sound with a customizable equalizer and manage your music, podcasts, and recordings all in one place. Unlock unlimited access with a subscription for a superior listening experience.

Highlights
  • Volume Boost up to 200%
  • Bass Booster
  • Customizable Music Equalizer
  • Playlist Manager
  • Unified Audio Library
Features
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Take control of your listening experience with our Booster Functionality, the all-in-one app to boost volume, boost bass, fine-tune EQ, and manage your playlists with ease. Whether you’re listening to music, podcasts, or recordings, this app makes your headphones sound better than ever. Key Features: • Volume Boost: Safely raise audio levels up to 200% with visual feedback.
 • Bass Booster: Add depth and power to your favorite tracks.
 • Music Equalizer: Customize sound with presets or create your own profile.
 • Playlist Manager: Import, edit, and organize audio from local files or cloud storage.
 • Audio Library: Download and access all your music, podcasts, and recordings in one place.
 Perfect for music lovers, podcast fans, and anyone who wants more control over their sound. Subscription Information: – Audio Boosting is limited and needs a subscription for unlimited access. – Subscription Length: Weekly and Lifetime – Free Trial: If offered, it will automatically convert to a paid subscription unless canceled. – Payment: Charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. – Auto-Renewal: Automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. – Renewal Charge: Your account will be charged within 24 hours before the end of the current period, based on the selected plan. – Managing Subscription: Users can manage subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal in Account Settings on the App Store. – Free Trial Policy: Any unused portion of a free trial will be forfeited upon purchasing a subscription. Download our app now and unlock the full potential of your sound experience! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://drawingdata.io/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Human Scale3 screens
Headphone Booster4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Human Scale at 5.0 against Headphone Booster's 4.2. Human Scale also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and device support (3 vs 1). Headphone Booster's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (9 vs 3). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. Human Scale sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Headphone Booster sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Human Scale holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 9 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Human Scale ships an update every 7 months, Headphone Booster every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Human Scale versus Headphone Booster: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHuman ScaleHeadphone Booster
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better4.2 (9 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings39 — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS14.1 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDavid DiazDrawingData, Inc.

Customer experience

Human Scale

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Headphone Booster

All ratings8 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%

In-app purchases

11 purchases

Human Scale

One-time11
  • jobs of the great miseryFree
  • prom dateFree
  • nonaligned movementFree
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  • gymnopédie no. 1Free
  • infinite seaFree
  • marginal eternityFree
  • 85% true/minor ecologiesFree
  • day of reflectionFree
  • coulée continueFree
  • the bad harvestFree
  • old straight trackFree
2 purchases

Headphone Booster

Subscriptions1
  • Weekly$1.997 Days
One-time1
  • Lifetime Purchase$3.99

Questions

Is Human Scale free?
Human Scale is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Headphone Booster free?
Headphone Booster is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Human Scale or Headphone Booster?
Human Scale is rated higher. Human Scale averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Headphone Booster averages 4.2 from 9 ratings.
Do Human Scale or Headphone Booster have ads?
Neither Human Scale nor Headphone Booster shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Human Scale or Headphone Booster?
Human Scale ships an update every 7 months, and Headphone Booster every 2 months. Most recently, Human Scale was updated on October 6, 2026 and Headphone Booster on October 24, 2026.

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