# Equalizer vs PREAMP X7 PRO

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PREAMP X7 PRO at none against Equalizer's 7. PREAMP X7 PRO also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence 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. PREAMP X7 PRO asks for nothing beyond the download.

Equalizer ships an update every 3 months, PREAMP X7 PRO every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Equalizer | PREAMP X7 PRO |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (6.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/equalizer-volume-booster-eq/id1550086698/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **6.5K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 15.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 185 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gismart Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1550086700) | [mooer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1384361853) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### PREAMP X7 PRO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/preamp-x7-pro/id1557594236)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Equalizer free?

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

### Is PREAMP X7 PRO free?

PREAMP X7 PRO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Equalizer or PREAMP X7 PRO have ads?

Equalizer shows ads; PREAMP X7 PRO does not.

### Which is updated more often, Equalizer or PREAMP X7 PRO?

Equalizer ships an update every 3 months, and PREAMP X7 PRO every 5 months. Most recently, Equalizer was updated on October 21, 2026 and PREAMP X7 PRO on October 18, 2026.

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