Comparison

Bassport vs Box Builder

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

Head to head
About

Bassport

Calculate bass reflex boxes, quarter-wave resonators, and tune existing subwoofer enclosures. Generate sine waves, check box settings, and view speaker wiring diagrams. Also assists with power cable selection for optimal audio performance.

Highlights
  • Bass reflex box calculation
  • Quarter-wave resonator calculation
  • Subwoofer enclosure tuning
  • Sine wave generation
  • Speaker wiring diagrams
  • Power cable selection
Features
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Using this application, it is possible to calculate: - Bass reflex box of the subwoofer (FI) - Quarter-wave resonator (QW) - Learn the setting of an already finished subwoofer enclosure. - Generate sine and check box settings. - See the speaker wiring diagram (parallel and serial connection) - Power cable selection. Your sub will play in a new way! Stay tuned!

About

Box Builder

Features
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Tool to help determine box dimensions and pieces required for boxes of tube straightening rolls. Created by Jacob McLachlan (mclachlan.11@osu.edu) for Turner Machine Company.

Screenshots

Bassport4 screens
Box Builder2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Box Builder at none against Bassport's shown. Bassport's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 7 months) and iOS requirement (13.5 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bassport ships an update monthly, Box Builder every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and December 20, 2025 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Bassport versus Box Builder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBassportBox Builder
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews72.7% of reviews
Number of ratings4 — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 7 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.5 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size168 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNikita NesporovNeill Mclachlan

In-app purchases

None

Bassport

No in-app purchases

None

Box Builder

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bassport free?
Bassport is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Box Builder free?
Box Builder is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Bassport or Box Builder have ads?
Bassport shows ads; Box Builder does not.
Which is updated more often, Bassport or Box Builder?
Bassport ships an update monthly, and Box Builder every 7 months. Most recently, Bassport was updated on September 15, 2026 and Box Builder on December 20, 2025.

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