Line Hum vs Mr. LoFi
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Authentic analog noise
- Synthesized analog instruments
- Noisy wave forms
- Drones on any frequency
- Ring modulation
- Distortion effects
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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.
Mr. LoFi
Infuse your audio projects with authentic vintage character using this powerful audio processor. Dial in classic lo-fi textures from cassette tapes, VHS, vinyl, and early digital gear with a simple knob, or fine-tune with advanced controls. Explore four distinct speaker emulations for a complete retro sound experience.
- Single-knob macro control for instant lo-fi effects
- Four distinct playback modes (Cassette, VHS, Vinyl, Vintage Digital)
- Four classic speaker emulations
- Advanced controls for noise, warble, and artifacts
- Simulates vintage hardware sound
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**Mr. Lo-Fi: The Ultimate Vintage Vibe** Step back in time and infuse your audio with the unmistakable character of yesterday. Introducing Mr. Lo-Fi, the definitive audio processor for adding authentic vintage charm to your music and sound projects. With its deceptively simple single-knob design, you can instantly dial in classic lo-fi textures, from the warm wobble of cassette tapes to the crunchy artifacts of early digital gear. **The Big Knob** At the heart of Mr. Lo-Fi is the Macro Control Knob. One turn is all it takes to transform your pristine audio into a nostalgic masterpiece. But don't let the simplicity fool you – beneath the surface lies a powerful engine meticulously crafted to simulate the soul of vintage hardware. **Four Iconic Eras at Your Fingertips** Explore a universe of lo-fi sound with four distinct playback modes: * **Cassette:** Relive the glory days of analog mixtapes with warm saturation, tape hiss, and subtle pitch variations. * **VHS:** Add the unique, wobbly audio character of classic videotapes to your tracks. * **Vinyl:** Recreate the timeless sound of records, complete with authentic crackles, pops, and the gentle hum of a turntable. * **Vintage Digital:** Journey back to the dawn of digital audio with bit-crushed textures, sample rate reduction, and the signature sound of early microprocessors. **Speaker Emulations** Audition your lo-fi creations through four classic speaker modes: * **Studio:** A clean, flat reference for accurate monitoring. * **Hi-Fi:** The sound of a classic 80s/90s home stereo system. * **Boombox:** The punchy, mid-focused sound of a portable cassette player. * **Television:** The characteristic audio of a vintage CRT television set. **Fine-Tune Your Vibe** Ready to go deeper? Sculpt your sound with precision using our advanced controls: * **Noise:** Dial in the perfect amount of hiss, hum, and crackle. * **Warble:** Control the pitch instability for everything from subtle flutter to extreme tape chew. * **H-Control:** A unique creative parameter that shapes different artifacts depending on the selected mode – from crossover distortion and tape dropouts to digital jitter. Whether you're a music producer chasing that chill lo-fi hip-hop sound, a film composer adding period-accurate audio, or a sound designer creating unique textures, Mr. Lo-Fi is your secret weapon for instant vibe.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Line Hum at 100% against Mr. LoFi's 0%. Line Hum also leads on price ($0.99 vs $9.99) and chart position (#195 vs unranked). Mr. LoFi's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On ads, 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
Line Hum costs $0.99 and Mr. LoFi $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Mr. LoFi holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Line Hum has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of Line Hum's written reviews are positive against 0% of Mr. LoFi's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Line Hum ships an update every 4 months, Mr. LoFi monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Line Hum | Mr. LoFi |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 — better | $9.99 |
| Rating | 4.8 (6 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #195 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.4 | 11.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 120 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Henry Lowengard | Kai Aras |
Customer experience
Line Hum
Mr. LoFi
In-app purchases
Line Hum
No in-app purchases
Mr. LoFi
No in-app purchases








