Comparison

Equalizer vs Sonic Equalizer

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

Head to head
About

Equalizer

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
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Redefine the way you play music. This is Equalizer – Volume Booster, and it is the only EQ presents app you’ll ever need. Turn on full bass, pump out the music, and feel it deep in the soul like never before. Create rockin’ music and deep bass experiences that wow. With Spatial Audio it’s more true than ever! Hear the difference with the maximizer, which turns the volume to the MAX! What’s inside Equalizer? Packed with tons of music altering features, inside Equalizer, discover all these handy features to make the listening experience so much more authentic: - EQ Presets for all occasions. - Maximizer to increase the volume or turn it down (NEVER). - Equalizer for correcting the frequency of those tunes. - Spatial Audio so that music is EVERYWHERE. - Pitch/Time effect - changes the key pitch of the song and allows you to speed up or slow down it. - Access music stored on iTunes and DropBox so those favorite turns are always at hand. Change it up the way you like. EQ presets means you can change the style to: - Full Bass - Bright - EDM - Pop - Rock - Classics - Soft - Radio Get advanced music altering power right on the smartphone. No need for an expensive set-up to enjoy crystal-clear beats. Rock on with Equalizer and feel the power of the sounds. PREMIUM subscription The app contains the following subscription options: - “Music One” - Weekly with a 3-day free trial at $9.99 (access to 15+ music apps) - Weekly, no trial at $5.99 - Monthly with a 3-day free trial at $14.99 - Yearly with a 7-day free trial at $34.99 * Full access to audio effects *Prices are equal to the value that "Apple's App Store Matrix" determines is the equivalent of the subscription price in $USD. Privacy Policy: https://gismart.com/privacy-policy/ Terms of Service: https://gismart.com/terms-of-service/

About

Sonic Equalizer

Enhance your audio with a powerful equalizer, reverb, and bass boost. Adjust tempo, add distortion, and amplify sound levels. Save and export your custom sound profiles, with Apple Music integration.

Highlights
  • Customizable equalizer
  • Reverb effects
  • Tempo control
  • Bass booster
  • Sound amplifier
  • Distortion effects
  • Sound recorder
Features
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Live music on your own terms! With Sonic Equalizer, take your sound experience to the next level. Customize the music on your own device or from Apple Music to suit your preferences. Equalizer: Create your own equalizer adjustments and shape the sound the way you want. Highlight the highs or balance the midrange. Add Reverb: Add depth to your music! Transform your sound into an auditorium with various reverb effects. Tempo Control: Listen to music at your pace. Adjust the song's tempo to your liking, switch between slow-motion and accelerated modes. Bass Booster: Add a powerful bass touch to your music. Enhance the bass for a richer, fuller listening experience. Distortion Effect: Add a unique touch to your music. Transform it with distortion effects. Sound Booster: Experience an amplified audio with a dedicated sound booster to elevate sound levels. Recorder: Save your sound adjustments and access them whenever you want or export them to your device. Apple Music Integration: Customize your music as you like, even while playing music from Apple Music using Sonic Equalizer. Download Sonic Equalizer for a highly customizable sound experience and enjoy music that suits your style. Rediscover music and revolutionize your sound experience. Download Sonic Equalizer and create your unique music world now! Privacy: https://t.ly/S0UnB EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Equalizer4 screens
Sonic Equalizer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Sonic Equalizer at 64% against Equalizer's 16%. Sonic Equalizer also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). Equalizer's advantage is ratings volume (6.5K vs 12) and rating (4.3 vs 4.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. Equalizer sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and Sonic Equalizer sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Equalizer holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Equalizer has 6.5K ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 16% of Equalizer's written reviews are positive against 64% of Sonic Equalizer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Equalizer ships an update every 3 months, Sonic Equalizer monthly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Equalizer versus Sonic Equalizer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEqualizerSonic Equalizer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (6.5K ratings) — better4.0 (12 ratings)
Positive reviews15.7% of reviews63.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings6.5K — better12
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.014.3 — better
Further details — not scored
Size185 MB53 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperGismart LimitedEYWIN BILGI TEKNOLOJILERI ANONIM SIRKETI

Customer experience

Equalizer

All ratings6,493 ratings
Positive80.8%
Neutral4.4%
Negative14.9%
Written reviews249 reviews
Positive15.7%
Neutral5.6%
Negative78.7%

Sonic Equalizer

All ratings12 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive63.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative36.4%

Bugs and requests

Equalizer

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes frequently
  • Inability to save or export edited audio
  • Incompatibility with certain music libraries and streaming services

Requested features

3 requests
  • 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

Sonic Equalizer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Equalizer

Subscriptions7
  • Equalizer Premium Weekly$5.997 Days
  • Equalizer Premium access3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Music One3 Days trial$9.997 Days
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  • Equalizer Premium access3 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • Full Access to Pro Features$19.993 Months
  • Equalizer Premium access$24.991 Year
  • Equalizer Premium access7 Days trial$34.991 Year
7 purchases

Sonic Equalizer

Subscriptions7
  • Equalizer Weekly$3.997 Days
  • Equalizer Weekly Pro$7.997 Days
  • Equalizer Monthly$9.991 Month
Show 4 more
  • Equalizer Monthly PRO$17.991 Month
  • Equalizer Annual3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Equalizer Annual Pro3 Days trial$44.991 Year
  • Equalizer Weekly Pro$59.997 Days

Questions

Is Equalizer free?
Equalizer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sonic Equalizer free?
Sonic Equalizer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Equalizer or Sonic Equalizer?
Equalizer is rated higher. Equalizer averages 4.3 out of 5 from 6.5K ratings, while Sonic Equalizer averages 4.0 from 12 ratings.
Do Equalizer or Sonic Equalizer have ads?
Equalizer shows ads; Sonic Equalizer does not.
Which is updated more often, Equalizer or Sonic Equalizer?
Equalizer ships an update every 3 months, and Sonic Equalizer monthly. Most recently, Equalizer was updated on November 3, 2026 and Sonic Equalizer on November 3, 2026.

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