Comparison

ChannelEqualizer vs Equalizer Fx

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

Head to head
About

ChannelEqualizer

This audio plugin acts as a three-band equalizer for music production. It offers adjustable frequency ranges and gain levels for low, mid, and high frequencies, enhancing audio processing within compatible host applications.

Highlights
  • Three-band equalizer (Low, Mid, High)
  • Adjustable frequency ranges
  • Variable gain control
  • High-pass and low-pass filters
  • AudioUnit Extension (AUv3) format
  • System audio input/output routing
Features
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ChannelEqualizer is a three band EQ AudioUnit Extension plugin, developed as an add-on for VADrumSM. ChannelEQExtension  (AUv3) Low Shelving - Frequency Range: 21Hz - 1092Hz - Gain -INF - +12dB - High Pass Filter response: 12dB / Oct Mid Peak / Notch - Frequency Range: 152Hz - 2409Hz - Gain -36dB - +24dB High Shelving - Frequency Range: 296Hz - 21096Hz - Gain -INF - +12dB - Low Pass Filter response: 12dB / Oct Host application uses system audio input as an audio source and processed audio signal is routed to the system audio output.

About

Equalizer Fx

Amplify your device's audio with a powerful bass booster and equalizer. Enhance sound quality, adjust volume up to 1000%, and enjoy various sound effects for a richer listening experience. Includes a music player and customizable presets.

Highlights
  • Powerful Bass Boost effect
  • 10 Preset Equalizations
  • Volume amplification up to 1000%
  • 3D Sound Effect & Reverb
  • Music Player Control
  • Stereo Surround Sound
Features
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Bass booster & equalizer will amplify your bass at a maximum and provide you with a better quality sound. Making the all sounds and audio of your device much louder. Speaker booster has useful bass adjustments which help to boost volume so you can enjoy better sound. Increase the bass without losing sound quality. VOLUME BOOSTER & BASS BOOSTER Sound amplifier will help you to increase volume levels on your device. With the sound booster, you will have a louder volume instantly. You can easily adjust volume level to 10, 50, 80, 100, 200.....1000 percent using max volume booster. Volume booster let you adjust sound effect levels so that you get the best out of your music. EQUALIZER PRESETS - 10 BANDS EQ Professional preset sound effects include Classic, Latin, Bass Booster, Dance, Rock, RnB, Vocal Booster, Treble Reducer, Deep, Lounge, Treble Booster, Piano, Jazz, Bass Reducer, Pop, Spoken Word, Hip-Hop, Electronic,Accoustic, Small Speakers, Loudness etc. MUSIC PLAYER Display the song title and artist. It provides play/pause, next song, previous song, and other control of your music player. 8D MUSIC & 3D SOUND EFFECT Reverb presets are adjustable with the Dry/Wet control and include small room, large room, arena, outer space, chamber & plate reverb. Reverb audio effect created when a sound occurs in a space, sending sound waves out in all directions. Create virtual dj studio. Features: - Powerful Bass Boost effect - Enhance sound effects: bass and 3D effects - Music Player Control - 10 Preset equalizations - Stereo surround sound effect - Reverb audio effect - Loudness Enhancer Effect - 3D surround sound, powerful bass and an advanced Equalizer - Bass booster for headphones, bluetooth & external speaker Disclaimer: Playing super loud sound at a high volume extreme, especially for a prolonged amount of time, can destroy speakers and/or damage hearing. We advise you to boost the volume step by step, to get the appropriate volume. By installing this application you agree that you will not hold its developer responsible for any damage to hardware or hearing, and you are using it AT YOUR OWN RISK. UNLIMITED PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTION Subscriptions are weekly, monthly and annual** Payment will be charged to iTunes account at confirmation of purchase Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours prior to the end of the current billing period ** Subscription amounts are equal to the value that the "Apple's App Store Matrix" determines to be the equivalent of the subscription price of your local currency in $USD. Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/appsnature-terms/home Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/kartum/home

Screenshots

ChannelEqualizer1 screens
Equalizer Fx4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ChannelEqualizer at none against Equalizer Fx's 4. ChannelEqualizer also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 16.0). Equalizer Fx's advantage is update cadence (every 4 months vs every 12 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. Equalizer Fx sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. ChannelEqualizer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ChannelEqualizer holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 22 and 41 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 33% and 33% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ChannelEqualizer ships an update every 12 months, Equalizer Fx every 4 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
ChannelEqualizer versus Equalizer Fx: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChannelEqualizerEqualizer Fx
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (22 ratings) — better3.8 (41 ratings)
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings2241 — better
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.4 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB83 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRyo TogawaSunil Zalavadiya

Customer experience

ChannelEqualizer

All ratings22 ratings
Positive72.7%
Neutral4.5%
Negative22.7%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

Equalizer Fx

All ratings41 ratings
Positive68.3%
Neutral4.9%
Negative26.8%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

In-app purchases

None

ChannelEqualizer

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Equalizer Fx

Subscriptions4
  • Weekly unlimited$1.997 Days
  • Monthly unlimited$2.991 Month
  • Quarterly unlimited$3.993 Months
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  • Yearly unlimited1 Year trial$4.991 Year

Questions

Is ChannelEqualizer free?
ChannelEqualizer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Equalizer Fx free?
Equalizer Fx is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ChannelEqualizer or Equalizer Fx?
ChannelEqualizer is rated higher. ChannelEqualizer averages 4.0 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while Equalizer Fx averages 3.8 from 41 ratings.
Do ChannelEqualizer or Equalizer Fx have ads?
Equalizer Fx shows ads; ChannelEqualizer does not.
Which is updated more often, ChannelEqualizer or Equalizer Fx?
ChannelEqualizer ships an update every 12 months, and Equalizer Fx every 4 months. Most recently, ChannelEqualizer was updated on November 3, 2026 and Equalizer Fx on November 3, 2026.

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