# Equalizer vs Smart Speaker Equalizer Remote

The clearest difference is update cadence: Smart Speaker Equalizer Remote at every 6 weeks against Equalizer's every 3 months. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Equalizer sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and Smart Speaker Equalizer Remote sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Equalizer against 4.4 for Smart Speaker Equalizer Remote. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6.5K and 7.9K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 16% of Equalizer's written reviews are positive against 18% of Smart Speaker Equalizer Remote's.

Equalizer ships an update every 3 months, Smart Speaker Equalizer Remote every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on November 11, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Equalizer | Smart Speaker Equalizer Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (6.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/equalizer-volume-booster-eq/id1550086698/reviews) | **[4.4 (7.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-speaker-equalizer-remote/id1569127057/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6.5K | **7.9K** |
| Positive reviews | 15.7% of reviews | **17.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 185 MB | 57 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Gismart Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1550086700) | [Fiision Studio Company Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/674479868) |

## 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


### Smart Speaker Equalizer Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-speaker-equalizer-remote/id1569127057)

Control and enhance audio from various smart speakers and devices. Stream music from multiple services, boost bass and volume, and even use your phone as a microphone. Enjoy an ad-free experience with premium features.

**Highlights:** Connect and control AirPlay and Bluetooth speakers, Boost bass, treble, and volume, Full-range equalizer with presets, Stream from multiple music services, Use phone as a microphone, Ad blocker for YouTube, Private web browser

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium | $5.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium | $24.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | $14.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium Event | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Awesome
- 👍 Great
- 👍 Somewhat difficult to set up

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Doesn't work
- 🚫 Crashes at startup
- 🚫 Complicated interface
- 🚫 Unstable
- 💰 Expensive

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes
- Connectivity issues
- Inability to find or connect to speakers
- Playback problems
- Incompatibility with older Sonos systems

**Requested features**

- Ability to control multiple speakers
- Improved connectivity and stability
- Better user interface and navigation
- Support for more music services
- Offline music playback


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Equalizer free?

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

### Is Smart Speaker Equalizer Remote free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Equalizer or Smart Speaker Equalizer Remote?

Smart Speaker Equalizer Remote is rated higher. Equalizer averages 4.3 out of 5 from 6.5K ratings, while Smart Speaker Equalizer Remote averages 4.4 from 7.9K ratings.

### Do Equalizer or Smart Speaker Equalizer Remote have ads?

Both Equalizer and Smart Speaker Equalizer Remote show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Equalizer or Smart Speaker Equalizer Remote?

Equalizer ships an update every 3 months, and Smart Speaker Equalizer Remote every 6 weeks. Most recently, Equalizer was updated on November 11, 2026 and Smart Speaker Equalizer Remote on November 11, 2026.

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