# Line Hum vs Heavier Metal

The clearest difference is price: Line Hum at $0.99 against Heavier Metal's $12.99. Line Hum also leads on ratings volume (6 vs 2). On rating, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Line Hum costs $0.99 and Heavier Metal $12.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Heavier Metal holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 2 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

## The numbers

| Metric | Line Hum | Heavier Metal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$0.99** | $12.99 |
| Rating | [4.8 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/line-hum/id1551681272/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heavier-metal/id6746564425/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | — |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 13 MB | 80 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.4** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Henry Lowengard](https://appshunter.io/developer/288419654) | [Reinarc LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1469876288) |

## What reviewers say

### Line Hum

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/line-hum/id1551681272)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Heavier Metal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heavier-metal/id6746564425)

This music plugin emulates a classic 1990s distortion pedal with advanced digital modeling. It offers full parametric control, capturing the original circuit's behavior for a wide range of guitar tones. Optimized for low CPU usage and low latency, it's compatible with various AUv3 hosts.

**Highlights:** Parametric NAM distortion model, Recreates original pedal behavior, Mid-forward gain, tight low-end, AUv3 plugin for Mac/iOS, Native Apple Silicon support, Ultra-low CPU, near-zero latency

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Line Hum free?

Line Hum costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Heavier Metal free?

Heavier Metal costs $12.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Line Hum or Heavier Metal?

Heavier Metal is rated higher. Line Hum averages 4.8 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Heavier Metal averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Line Hum or Heavier Metal have ads?

Neither Line Hum nor Heavier Metal shows ads.

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