Sparkverb vs Things
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Sparkverb
This advanced audio plugin offers innovative algorithmic reverb with modern controls for enhanced usability and creative freedom. It delivers breathtaking sound quality and remarkable CPU efficiency for various music production needs.
- Cutting-edge algorithmic design
- Modern and innovative controls
- Breathtaking sound quality
- Remarkable CPU efficiency
- Versatile for ensembles and sound design
- Enhances usability and creative freedom
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Compatible with AUv3 host apps such as GarageBand, Auria, AUM, Cubasis and n-Track Pro. Sparkverb, the algorithmic reverb, redefined With a cutting-edge algorithmic design, Sparkverb breaks the boundaries of contemporary reverbs giving users modern and innovative controls that enhance usability, speed and creative freedom while delivering breathtaking sound quality and remarkable CPU efficiency. Whether you’re working with small ensembles, massive orchestras, sound design or anything in-between, Sparkverb offers a unique experience and innovative feature set that helps you work faster, smarter and more creatively than ever before. "Gorgeous! Loving all the different flavors of reverb algorithms that are in there. Really versatile and detailed!" - Richard Devine, Electronic Musician, Producer & Sound Designer "An amazing source of inspiration when looking for creative reverb sounds and special effects." - Fab Dupont, Grammy-award winning Mixing Engineer & Producer
Things
This audio plugin offers a unique tilting equalizer effect, allowing users to easily adjust the balance between highs and lows by turning a single knob. It also provides mid/side processing for enhanced stereo depth and adjustable cutoff frequencies.
- Tilting EQ with main knob control
- Mid/side processing for stereo depth
- Adjustable cutoff frequency
- Boost gain control
- Easy-to-use interface
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Things Flip EQ is an easy-to-use tilting EQ plugin with mid/side mode. Turn the main knob to the right, and you get more highs and less lows; turn it to the left, and lows are boosted while highs are attenuated. You can choose the cutoff frequency of the EQ with the Cutoff control, or increase the gain of the EQ with the Boost button. Things Flip EQ can also be applied to either the mid or side of a stereo signal to further enhance the stereo depth.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Things at $6.99 against Sparkverb's $29.99. Sparkverb's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 28 months) and iOS requirement (9.3 vs 12.0). On rating, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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
Sparkverb costs $29.99 and Things $6.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Sparkverb against 4.9 for Things. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 8 respectively.
Sparkverb ships an update every 3 months, Things every 28 months. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Sparkverb | Things |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $29.99 | $6.99 — better |
| Rating | 4.8 (4 ratings) | 4.9 (8 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 8 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 28 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.3 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 101 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | UVI | AudioThing Ltd. |
Customer experience
Sparkverb
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In-app purchases
Sparkverb
No in-app purchases
Things
No in-app purchases









