Comparison

RRS EQP vs Sound Equalizer

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

Head to head
About

RRS EQP

This audio plugin emulates a classic 1960s program equalizer, offering unique frequency shaping capabilities. It allows for simultaneous boosting and cutting of frequencies to create resonant shelves, faithfully modeling vintage hardware.

Highlights
  • Classic program equalizer emulation
  • Unique resonant shelf creation
  • Vintage hardware modeling
  • Multiple frequency boost/attenuate points
  • Analog saturation
  • Undo/Redo functionality
  • Scalable GUI
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The EQP-1A AUv3 plug-in — comes as time-limited Demo-version for you to try. It gives you 5 minutes of Free play time. (You can reload the EQP-1A AUv3 plug-in as many times as you want, thereby you get the Demo period again and again.) Unlimited version of EQP-1A AUv3 plug-in comes as In-App Purchase. The EQP-1A based on Classic Program Equalizer from the '60s, original EQ is renowned for its unique ability to boost and cut the same frequencies simultaneously, thereby creating a resonant shelf, the EQP-1A faithfully models the overbuilt transformers and complex tube amplifiers of the original hardware. SPECIFICATIONS: • 20, 30, 60, 100 Hz shelf Boost; • 20, 30, 60, 100 Hz shelf Attenuate; • 3, 4, 5, 8, 10, 12, 16 kHz peak Boost; • 5, 10, 20 kHz shelf Attenuate; • On/Off Analog Saturation; • Undo/Redo; • A/B; • 2x/4x/8x Upsampling; • Macro controllers; • Built-in Gain Match; • Scalable GUI. Conceived and created for broadband equalization, the EQP-1A features 4 low boost/cut frequencies, 3 high-cut frequencies and 7 HF boost points, along with a bandwidth control for shaping the high boost curve. The broadband EQP-1A and the midrange MEQ-5 together comprise a full range vintage EQ chain. To use EQP-1A as a plug-in, you need an AUv3-compatible host app like GarageBand, Auria, AUM, Cubasis and more — EQP-1A will appear in the list of Audio Unit extensions for effect plug-ins in the host app.

About

Sound Equalizer

Customize your audio with this app's equalizer, allowing adjustments to bass, midrange, and treble. Unlock advanced features like an AI Mixer for intelligent sound optimization and premium presets with a Pro subscription.

Highlights
  • Adjust bass, midrange, and treble
  • ±6dB EQ slider range
  • AI Mixer for intelligent sound adjustments
  • Premium presets
  • Play, pause, and restart tracks
  • Load music from device
  • Visualize playback with album artwork
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Enhance your music listening experience with Sound Equalizer, a powerful audio tool that lets you customize your sound. Adjust bass, midrange, and treble levels within a ±6dB range to suit your preferences. For even greater control, unlock the full EQ slider range, premium presets, and the AI Mixer with Sound Equalizer Pro. The AI Mixer intelligently adjusts your sound based on descriptions like "warm and bass-heavy" or "bright and crisp." You can also play, pause, and restart tracks seamlessly, load music directly from your device, and visualize playback with album artwork. Sound Equalizer Pro is available as an optional subscription, providing unlimited EQ adjustments, advanced presets, and AI-powered sound optimization. Download now and take full control of your audio experience. Terms Of Use can be found at: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy policy: https://ssaippi.github.io/soundeq.md

Screenshots

RRS EQP4 screens
Sound Equalizer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: RRS EQP at 5.0 against Sound Equalizer's 4.7. RRS EQP also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 16.4). On price, 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

Both are free to download. RRS EQP sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Sound Equalizer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

RRS EQP holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 12 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
RRS EQP versus Sound Equalizer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRRS EQPSound Equalizer
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (6 ratings) — better4.7 (12 ratings)
Number of ratings612 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS10.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRRS, OOOSamuel Ippisch

Customer experience

RRS EQP

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Sound Equalizer

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

RRS EQP

One-time1
  • RRS EQP-1A Unlimited$4.99
2 purchases

Sound Equalizer

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Pro$4.997 Days
  • Yearly Pro / 1st Week Free!7 Days trial$24.991 Year

Questions

Is RRS EQP free?
RRS EQP is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sound Equalizer free?
Sound Equalizer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, RRS EQP or Sound Equalizer?
RRS EQP is rated higher. RRS EQP averages 5.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Sound Equalizer averages 4.7 from 12 ratings.
Do RRS EQP or Sound Equalizer have ads?
Neither RRS EQP nor Sound Equalizer shows ads.

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