Comparison

AUVideoPlayer vs sub808

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

Head to head
About

AUVideoPlayer

This app functions as an Audio Unit v3 instrument plug-in for Digital Audio Workstations, enabling video playback within music production software. It supports various cloud storage and local files, offering sample-accurate synchronization with host transport clocks.

Highlights
  • AUv3 instrument plug-in for DAWs
  • Supports local and cloud storage
  • Sample-accurate sync with host transport
  • Audio output with sample rate conversion
  • Playback of videos without audio tracks
  • Picture-in-Picture mode
Features
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AUVideoPlayer is a video player that works as an Audio Unit v3 (AUv3) instrument plug-in your favorite DAW host apps such as AUM, Cubasis 3, BeatMaker 2, NanoStudio 2, GarageBand, or Audiobus 3. AUVideoPlayer can open video files stored in local, Photos, iCloud Drive, and other 3rd party cloud storage. AUVideoPlayer can output an audio signal and automatically converts the input sample rate to match the sample rate in the host app. AUVideoPlayer can also playback video files with no audio track. By enabling sync mode, AUVideoPlayer can playback a video file with the transport clock in host app for sample accurate synchronization. By running AUVideoPlayer standalone app and syncing with AUVideoPlayer plug-in in host app, you can play a video in Picture in Picture window even while closing the AUVideoPlayer plug-in window in host app. Supported Formats: MP4, MOV, ..., which Apple's Files app supports You can check the development status by following the Twitter account @AUVideoPlayer. Feel free to send your feedback! Support: https://twitter.com/AUVideoPlayer auvideoplayer@gmail.com

About

sub808

Create powerful sub-bass sounds with this intuitive instrument app. Explore analog-inspired flavors, fine-tune saturation, and sculpt your basslines with versatile envelope and shaper controls. Compatible across devices for seamless production.

Highlights
  • 50 Factory Presets
  • 4 Analog Flavors
  • 8 Saturation Modes
  • Filter Cutoff & Glide
  • Handcrafted Envelope & Shaper
  • Cross-platform Compatibility
Features
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Sub atomic bass. Anywhere. For any mix. sub808 is the end result of countless hours dialing in and perfecting the perfect 808 - so you don’t have to! Experience the instant power of sub808 in your productions and sculpt your bass into something uniquely yours with our intuitive interface, all within moments. At its core, sub808 includes 50 Factory Presets, featuring 4 distinct flavors: Smooth, Tape, Gritty, and Nasty. Each flavor comes with its own unique analog character, providing excellent starting points for your creativity. Fine-tune these sounds to perfection with 8 Saturation modes, offering precise control over drive and mix levels. Smooth Easy-To-Dial-in Filter Cutoff & Glide Times: Experience enhanced versatility with a filter cutoff featuring both pre and post saturation modes, enabling you to position your filter precisely within the signal chain. Elevate your bass playability with the added convenience of an easily adjustable glide function, facilitating seamless pitch bending between your bass lines for added depth and expression. Handcrafted Envelope and Shaper: We’ve dialed in a customized amp envelope, giving you just what you need: Attack & Release. To complement this further, a specialized transient shaper that can sculpt your sound from a smooth bass pad, to PUNCH kick drum sound with ease. Collaborate, Anytime, Anywhere, on Any Machine: Wether you have a fleet of production machines, or if you collaborate with music makers around the world, we have you covered with cross-platform compatibility & presets to make switching between any machine fast and easy. Features - 50 Factory Presets covering multiple genres - 4 distinct Flavors with baked in Analog goodness - 8 Saturation Modes w/ Drive & Mix Controls - Punch Control for Smooth or Punchy bass - Sound sculpting Glide & Attack/Release Controls - Preset Manager included for saving, editing, and loading different presets - Standalone app and AUv3 included

Screenshots

AUVideoPlayer1 screens
sub8084 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: AUVideoPlayer at 67% against sub808's 0%. AUVideoPlayer also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.2) and price ($5.99 vs $9.99). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

AUVideoPlayer costs $5.99 and sub808 $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

AUVideoPlayer holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 10 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of AUVideoPlayer's written reviews are positive against 0% of sub808's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AUVideoPlayer ships an update every 2 months, sub808 every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
AUVideoPlayer versus sub808: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAUVideoPlayersub808
Price$5.99 — better$9.99
Rating4.5 (11 ratings) — better4.2 (10 ratings)
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings11 — better10
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB150 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHiroshi KajihataOSC Audio

Customer experience

AUVideoPlayer

All ratings11 ratings
Positive81.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative18.2%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

sub808

All ratings10 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

AUVideoPlayer

No in-app purchases

None

sub808

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AUVideoPlayer free?
AUVideoPlayer costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is sub808 free?
sub808 costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, AUVideoPlayer or sub808?
AUVideoPlayer is rated higher. AUVideoPlayer averages 4.5 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while sub808 averages 4.2 from 10 ratings.
Do AUVideoPlayer or sub808 have ads?
Neither AUVideoPlayer nor sub808 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AUVideoPlayer or sub808?
AUVideoPlayer ships an update every 2 months, and sub808 every 6 months. Most recently, AUVideoPlayer was updated on October 16, 2026 and sub808 on September 23, 2026.

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