# EQ550 vs HoRNetH76

The clearest difference is review sentiment: HoRNetH76 at 100% against EQ550's 33%. HoRNetH76 also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). EQ550's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 12.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. EQ550 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and HoRNetH76 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

HoRNetH76 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of EQ550's written reviews are positive against 100% of HoRNetH76's.

## The numbers

| Metric | EQ550 | HoRNetH76 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eq550/id1507132030/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/horneth76/id6670768641/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 20 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [RRS, OOO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1486125568) | [HoRNet SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1642326319) |

## What reviewers say

### EQ550

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eq550/id1507132030)

This audio effect plugin emulates classic American EQs from the late 1960s, offering precise control over equalization with unique Proportional Q technology. It functions as a standalone app or an AUv3 plugin for compatible hosts, providing a flexible and characterful sound shaping experience.

**Highlights:** Standalone and AUv3 plugin, 3 bands of classic American equalization, Proportional Q filter bandwidth, Stereo, Mid, or Side EQ modes, Undo/Redo and A/B comparison, Scalable GUI

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| RRS EQ550 Unlimited | $4.99 | one-time |


### HoRNetH76

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/horneth76/id6670768641)

This audio plugin emulates a vintage FET compressor, offering classic warmth and modern versatility for music production. It provides precise control over compression, saturation, and signal levels, with features like "All Button Mode" and automatic gain compensation.

**Highlights:** Vintage FET compressor emulation, "All Button Mode" and five ratio settings, Analog amplifier emulation bypass, Automatic gain compensation, Adjustable input/output levels, Automatic and manual attack/release times, Parallel compression mix control, Variable oversampling

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| full version | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is EQ550 free?

EQ550 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is HoRNetH76 free?

HoRNetH76 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, EQ550 or HoRNetH76?

HoRNetH76 is rated higher. EQ550 averages 4.5 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while HoRNetH76 averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do EQ550 or HoRNetH76 have ads?

Neither EQ550 nor HoRNetH76 shows ads.

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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.*