Comparison

SA60 vs EQ

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

Head to head
About

SA60

This audio tool functions as a spectrum analyzer and graphic equalizer, offering real-time analysis and precise sound manipulation. It provides a demo version with limited play time, with an unlimited version available as an in-app purchase.

Highlights
  • Standalone and AUv3 plugin
  • Stereo, Mid, or Side EQ modes
  • Undo/Redo functionality
  • A/B comparison
  • Upsampling options
  • Macro controllers
  • Built-in Gain Match
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SA60 AUv3 plug-in — comes as time-limited Demo-version for you to try. It gives you 5 minutes of Free play time. (You can reload the SA60 AUv3 plug-in as many times as you want, thereby you get the Demo period again and again.) Unlimited version of SA60 AUv3 plug-in comes as In-App Purchase. Features: • Standalone and AUv3 plug-in; • Stereo (Mono), Mid or Side EQ modes; • Undo/Redo; • A/B comparison; • 2x/4x/8x Upsampling; • Macro controllers; • Built-in Gain Match; • Scalable GUI. Red Rock Sound SA60 real time 1/3 octave Spectrum Analyser combines ease of use, accuracy and versatility in one economical, reliable unit. Interface is modelled on classic DN60 spectrum analyser, originally developed in 1980. Control & Indicator Functions: • DISPLAY LEVELS — Relate to the Reference level, calibration of a display level is read from graticules on the left of the display window; • REFERENCE LEVEL — The absolute level to which display readings are relative, i.e. calibration, is given in dB; • OVERALL LEVEL — Calibration of the overall level is similary derived from graticule to the right of the display. Note: this graticule applies to the overall level only! • AVG/PK — Two leds indicate whether the display is Averaging or Peak-reading; • RESP. — Speed of display response is selectable: «1» — Fast, «2» — Medium, «3» — Slow (shown by three leds); • MODE — Controls the display mode: «L» — Left, «M» — Mid, «R» — Right. EQ302 is a 32 band equaliser offering 12 dB of cut or boost in 1/3 octave steps between the frequencies of 16 Hz and 20 kHz. The graphic equaliser is a vital component in any audio system. The entire signal passes through it and so any limitations imposed by the equaliser will compromise the performance of the whole system. For example, an indifferently designed equaliser may introduce severe phase distortion, noise and other anomalies related to centre frequency accuracy, filter shape and attenuation accuracy which may manifest themselves as an overall deterioration in the perceived sound quality of the system. Clearly, this is an unacceptable state of affairs, but fortunately your choice to utilise a Red Rock Sound EQ302 Graphic Equalizer will eliminate these problems, offering you unprecedented product performance coupled with the highest filter calibration and reliability standards in the industry. To use SA60 as a plug-in, you need an AUv3-compatible host app like GarageBand, Auria, AUM, Cubasis and more — SA60 will appear in the list of Audio Unit extensions for effect plug-ins in the host app.

About

EQ

Features
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MusicPlayer3 is a high-performance player with a 4-band parametric EQ, designed to play audio from the Apple Music app’s library. Main Features • 4-Band Parametric Equalizer Freely adjust frequency, gain, and Q values. Supports Peak / Shelf switching. • Preset Function (5 types) Switch sounds with one tap. Save your own custom settings. • REVERB & DELAY functionality. • Advanced Library Search Search by song title, artist, album, or playlist and play instantly. • Playback Control Play, pause, and skip from the Control Center or lock screen. • Simple, Intuitive UI Realistic EQ knobs and sliders provide a smooth, satisfying feel. Recommended For • Those who want to fine-tune audio quality on their iPhone. • Those who enjoy switching presets by genre. • Those who want a more convenient way to manage the Apple Music library. • Those who want to learn how to use a parametric equalizer. All features are available free for 14 days after initial installation. After 14 days, a Premium subscription or purchase is required to continue using the app. • Subscription plans: Monthly or Annual (auto-renewal) • One-time purchase: Lifetime plan with permanent access Privacy Policy: https://yourdomain.com/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Notes & Limitations • This app plays songs saved in the Apple Music app library. • DRM-protected content (such as Apple Music streaming tracks) cannot be played. • When using iCloud Music Library, songs not downloaded to the device cannot be played. • The equalizer is effective only within this app and does not apply system-wide.

Screenshots

SA604 screens
EQ4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: EQ at every 6 weeks against SA60's every 5 months. SA60's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 16.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and 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

Both are free to download. SA60 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and EQ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SA60 ships an update every 5 months, EQ every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
SA60 versus EQ: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSA60EQ
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (11 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings11 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS10.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRRS, OOOHTLab

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SA60

One-time1
  • RRS SA60 Unlimited$4.99
1 purchases

EQ

One-time1
  • EQ-Player Lifetime Plan$1.99

Questions

Is SA60 free?
SA60 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is EQ free?
EQ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SA60 or EQ have ads?
Neither SA60 nor EQ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SA60 or EQ?
SA60 ships an update every 5 months, and EQ every 6 weeks. Most recently, SA60 was updated on October 1, 2026 and EQ on September 25, 2026.

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