# Swift Volume vs Equalizer

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Swift Volume at 97% against Equalizer's 16%. Swift Volume also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 7). Equalizer's advantage is ratings volume (6.5K vs 40). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Equalizer sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Swift Volume asks for nothing beyond the download.

Swift Volume holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Equalizer has 6.5K ratings behind it against 40, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 97% of Swift Volume's written reviews are positive against 16% of Equalizer's.

Swift Volume ships an update weekly, Equalizer every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Swift Volume | Equalizer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (40 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swift-volume/id1490966335/reviews)** | [4.3 (6.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/equalizer-volume-booster-eq/id1550086698/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 40 | **6.5K** |
| Positive reviews | **96.8% of reviews** | 15.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 7 MB | 185 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.1** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nootka Collective Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1490966334) | [Gismart Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1550086700) |

## What reviewers say

### Swift Volume

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swift-volume/id1490966335)

Automatically adjust your device's volume based on your current speed. Ideal for athletes or anyone who needs to balance music enjoyment with situational awareness while moving.

**Highlights:** Speed-based volume adjustment, Set custom low and high speed volumes, Define volume change speed threshold, Background operation, GPS-based speed detection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Equalizer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/equalizer-volume-booster-eq/id1550086698)

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:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Equalizer Premium Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Equalizer Premium access | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Music One | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Equalizer Premium access | $14.99 | per month |
| Full Access to Pro Features | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| Equalizer Premium access | $24.99 | per year |
| Equalizer Premium access | $34.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Swift Volume free?

Swift Volume is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Equalizer free?

Equalizer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Swift Volume or Equalizer?

Swift Volume is rated higher. Swift Volume averages 4.8 out of 5 from 40 ratings, while Equalizer averages 4.3 from 6.5K ratings.

### Do Swift Volume or Equalizer have ads?

Equalizer shows ads; Swift Volume does not.

### Which is updated more often, Swift Volume or Equalizer?

Swift Volume ships an update weekly, and Equalizer every 3 months. Most recently, Swift Volume was updated on October 7, 2026 and Equalizer on October 17, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*