Comparison

Line Hum vs URL Beamer

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

Head to head
About

Line Hum

This audio unit plugin adds authentic analog noise and distorted wave forms to your music productions. It can drone on any frequency and ring modulate input for added distortion, offering a unique sound for electronic music creators.

Highlights
  • Authentic analog noise
  • Synthesized analog instruments
  • Noisy wave forms
  • Drones on any frequency
  • Ring modulation
  • Distortion effects
Features
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Your mix is full of synthesized analog instruments - but something is missing! YES! THE SOUND OF A CABLE LYING ON THE FLOOR SOMEWHERE NEAR AN ELECTRIC LINE. Line Hum gives you this missing piece of Analog authenticity, As well as a variety of noisy wave forms, this Audio Unit is also able to just sit there and drone on any frequency and ring modulate its input for added distortion. It's actually pretty useful, especially when you run a bunch of them serially or in parallel. Because this is an Audio Unit, you need to run the (non functioning) Line Hum app to install it.

About

URL Beamer

This utility plugin allows you to launch other applications from within your audio host using tappable buttons. It's ideal for quick app switching during live performances or studio workflows, with optional MIDI note output for controlling other plugins or host functions.

Highlights
  • AUv3 plugin formats (Effect/Instrument)
  • Customizable buttons for app launching
  • Optional MIDI note output
  • MIDI note input for button triggering
  • File Manager for settings
  • AUv3 Plugin State Saving
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URL Beamer is an AUv3 plugin for iOS that launches other apps from within your audio host. It provides tappable buttons that trigger custom URL schemes – ideal for quick app switching during live performance or studio workflow. You can insert it as either an Audio Effect or an Instrument in hosts like AUM, then launch external apps with a single tap.
Optionally, each button can also send a MIDI note (on a chosen channel), letting you control other plugins or trigger global functions inside the host. Features • AUv3 plugin formats: Music Effect (aumf), Instrument (aumu) • 4 or 8 customizable buttons per instance • Buttons launch apps via custom URLs or universal links • Optional MIDI Note output (Note + Channel) • Basic MIDI Note input for button triggering • Minimal layout – fits tightly into your setup • File Manager for saving and loading settings • AUv3 Plugin State Saving + AU Presets • Parameter Mapping for remote MIDI control • Designed for AUM – works in other AUv3 hosts too Use it to switch apps, load presets, or control devices – all from a tiny plugin window. Note: URL Beamer does not play sound or process audio. It is a utility plugin intended for workflow enhancements in iOS audio environments. → For a complete description, see the documentation: https://novotny.klingt.org/Apps/URLBeamer/UserGuide

Screenshots

Line Hum3 screens
URL Beamer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: URL Beamer at Free against Line Hum's $0.99. URL Beamer also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 4 months). Line Hum's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and iOS requirement (12.4 vs 15). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases 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

URL Beamer is free to download; Line Hum costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Line Hum holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 8 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Line Hum ships an update every 4 months, URL Beamer every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Line Hum versus URL Beamer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLine HumURL Beamer
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (6 ratings) — better4.5 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings68 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.4 — better15
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHenry LowengardJosef Novotny

Customer experience

Line Hum

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

URL Beamer

All ratings8 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%

In-app purchases

None

Line Hum

No in-app purchases

None

URL Beamer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Line Hum free?
Line Hum costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is URL Beamer free?
URL Beamer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Line Hum or URL Beamer?
Line Hum is rated higher. Line Hum averages 4.8 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while URL Beamer averages 4.5 from 8 ratings.
Do Line Hum or URL Beamer have ads?
Neither Line Hum nor URL Beamer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Line Hum or URL Beamer?
Line Hum ships an update every 4 months, and URL Beamer every 5 weeks. Most recently, Line Hum was updated on October 13, 2026 and URL Beamer on October 9, 2026.

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