Comparison

Sparkverb vs Things

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

About

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.

Highlights
  • Tilting EQ with main knob control
  • Mid/side processing for stereo depth
  • Adjustable cutoff frequency
  • Boost gain control
  • Easy-to-use interface
Features
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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.

Screenshots

Sparkverb2 screens
Things1 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Sparkverb costs $29.99 and Things $6.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Sparkverb versus Things: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSparkverbThings
Price$29.99$6.99 — better
Rating4.8 (4 ratings)4.9 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings48 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 28 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.3 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size101 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUVIAudioThing Ltd.

Customer experience

Sparkverb

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Things

All ratings8 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Sparkverb

No in-app purchases

None

Things

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sparkverb free?
Sparkverb costs $29.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Things free?
Things costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Sparkverb or Things?
Things is rated higher. Sparkverb averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Things averages 4.9 from 8 ratings.
Do Sparkverb or Things have ads?
Neither Sparkverb nor Things shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sparkverb or Things?
Sparkverb ships an update every 3 months, and Things every 28 months. Most recently, Sparkverb was updated on September 11, 2026 and Things on September 26, 2026.

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