# Equalizer vs Volume Booster

The clearest difference is monetization model: Equalizer at free with in-app purchases against Volume Booster's subscription. Volume Booster's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months) and chart position (#115 vs unranked). 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 Volume Booster sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 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 4.3 for Volume Booster. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6.5K and 7.5K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 16% of Equalizer's written reviews are positive against 13% of Volume Booster's.

Equalizer ships an update every 3 months, Volume Booster monthly. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Equalizer | Volume Booster |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (6.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/equalizer-volume-booster-eq/id1550086698/reviews) | **[4.3 (7.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/volume-booster-eq-amplifier/id6447246237/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6.5K | **7.5K** |
| Positive reviews | **15.7% of reviews** | 12.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | — | **#115** |
| Size | 185 MB | 234 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gismart Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1550086700) | [Nguye Thi Hien](https://appshunter.io/developer/1669139765) |

## 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


### Volume Booster

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/volume-booster-eq-amplifier/id6447246237)

**Currently charting:** #115 Top Free · Music, #156 Top Grossing · Music (US App Store)

Enhance your device's audio with this powerful volume booster and equalizer. Adjust bass, apply virtualizer effects, and enjoy clearer sound for music, movies, and games. Works with headphones, Bluetooth, and speakers without needing root access.

**Highlights:** Volume boosting for all media, Bass booster and 3D virtualizer, 10-band Equalizer with presets, Sound enhancement for headphones, Bluetooth, and speakers, No root required, Visual sound spectrum

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Volume Booster Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Volume Booster Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Volume Booster Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Bass Booster Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Volume Booster Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Volume Booster Premium | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good for ringtones
- 🎨 Customization options
- 🎶 Music studio features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paywall for core features
- 🔍 Lack of song selection
- 🚫 Restricted functionality
- 🔴 Crashes and stability issues
- 📢 Excessive ads

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to close the app without purchasing
- Crashing on launch or during use
- Incompatibility with certain devices or operating systems

**Requested features**

- Ability to use with any audio, not just within the app
- Longer trial period
- Better integration with other music services


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Equalizer free?

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

### Is Volume Booster free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Equalizer or Volume Booster?

Volume Booster is rated higher. Equalizer averages 4.3 out of 5 from 6.5K ratings, while Volume Booster averages 4.3 from 7.5K ratings.

### Do Equalizer or Volume Booster have ads?

Both Equalizer and Volume Booster show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Equalizer or Volume Booster?

Equalizer ships an update every 3 months, and Volume Booster monthly. Most recently, Equalizer was updated on October 25, 2026 and Volume Booster on October 25, 2026.

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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.*