Comparison

IR Loader vs Absylon

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

Head to head
About

IR Loader

Load and shape your cabinet impulse responses with integrated EQ, compression, and a bass enhancer. This tool supports multiple IRs simultaneously and offers a power amplifier model for detailed tone control.

Highlights
  • Load multiple cabinet IR files
  • 6-band parametric equalizer
  • Custom console-style compressor
  • Bass Enhancer for low-end shaping
  • Class AB push-pull EL34 tube amplifier model
  • Standalone, AUv3, and IAA support
Features
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The Nembrini Audio IR Loader is an innovative and comprehensive impulse response loader designed to load your favorite cabinet IRs. The IR Loader allows you to load a single IR and shape your tone using integrated processing tools, including a 6-band parametric equalizer and a custom console-style compressor. The Bass Enhancer makes the Nembrini Audio IR Loader an ideal tool for managing and shaping both guitar and bass cabinet IRs. The integrated browser lets you quickly navigate your IR library and load impulse responses without interrupting your workflow. POWER AMPLIFIER Power amplifier modeled after a Class AB push-pull EL34 tube amplifier, featuring three selectable negative feedback modes. COMPRESSION Custom-designed console compressor with a sidechain high-pass filter. BASS ENHANCER Bass Enhancer inspired by the Little Labs Voice Of God* design, delivering focused low-end weight. Provides more than 24 dB of low-frequency boost. Frequencies below the selected threshold are attenuated to keep the enhanced low end tight and controlled. EQUALIZER 6-band parametric equalizer with real-time spectrum analyzer. Delivers precise and detailed control for cabinet tone shaping. Works as a standalone application, AudioUnit v3 effect, or Inter-App Audio effect.

About

Absylon

This app provides an advanced guitar amplifier simulation specifically designed for extremely low tunings on 8-string guitars. It offers two distinct channels for rhythm and lead playing, along with features like custom IR loading and a built-in metronome.

Highlights
  • Low-tuning 8-string guitar amp simulation
  • Two channels: Savage (rhythm) and Beast (lead)
  • Custom Impulse Response (IR) loader
  • 4-knob tone stack
  • Grind Mode boost
  • Noise Gate
  • Built-in metronome and recorder
Features
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*Unleash the Apocalypse: Absylon by Aurora DSP Get ready to plunge into the depths of musical mayhem with Absylon, the latest plugin from Aurora DSP, designed specifically for guitarists who dare to dive into extremely low tunings. Created using a monstrous 200-watt guitar/bass amplifier, Absylon effortlessly handles the fundamental notes of E tuning on 8-string guitars, delivering a bone-crushing tone that will obliterate the very foundations of your sound. *A New Era of Guitar Tone Absylon isn't just another guitar sim; it's a revolution in tone. Say goodbye to the bass cut-off frequencies and hello to a clear, devastating low-end response. This is a different approach to guitar tone, crafted for the true metalhead who demands nothing but the heaviest, most brutal sound. *Two Channels of Pure Destruction Savage: Your go-to rhythm channel, designed to deliver earth-shattering riffs with relentless precision. Beast: For those blistering leads that cut through the mix like a chainsaw through flesh. *Features to Die For - Custom IR Loaders: Load your own Impulse Responses and craft your signature sound. - 4 Knobs Tone Stack: Sculpt your tone with precision and ease. - Grind Mode: Engage the boost and take your sound to the next level of brutality. - Noise Gate: Keep your tone tight and free of unwanted noise. - Built-In Metronome and Recorder: Perfect your riffs and capture your most ferocious creations on the fly. Prepare to descend into the abyss of tone with Absylon. Whether you're laying down savage rhythms or soaring through beastly leads, this plugin is your ticket to sonic annihilation. Are you ready to unleash the fury? Absylon by Aurora DSP – For Those Who Dare to Go Low. Standalone and AUv3

Screenshots

IR Loader3 screens
Absylon3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Absylon at 67% against IR Loader's 50%. Absylon also leads on rating (4.3 vs 4.1) and price ($6.99 vs $7.99). 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

IR Loader costs $7.99 and Absylon $6.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Absylon holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 9 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of IR Loader's written reviews are positive against 67% of Absylon's.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
IR Loader versus Absylon: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIR LoaderAbsylon
Price$7.99$6.99 — better
Rating4.1 (9 ratings)4.3 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings99
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS1512.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNembrini AudioAurora DSP

Customer experience

IR Loader

All ratings9 ratings
Positive77.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative22.2%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Absylon

All ratings9 ratings
Positive77.8%
Neutral11.1%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

IR Loader

No in-app purchases

None

Absylon

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is IR Loader free?
IR Loader costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Absylon free?
Absylon costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, IR Loader or Absylon?
Absylon is rated higher. IR Loader averages 4.1 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Absylon averages 4.3 from 9 ratings.
Do IR Loader or Absylon have ads?
Neither IR Loader nor Absylon shows ads.

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