Comparison

IR Loader vs Cartigraph Listen

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

Cartigraph Listen

Features
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Cartigraph Listen is the companion app for Cartigraph, the mastering and referencing plugin by Sonescent. Record a snapshot of your mix in Cartigraph, choose "Send to Listen," and it's on your phone seconds later — ready to play on the systems that tell you the truth about a mix: earbuds, the car, the kitchen speaker. No bouncing, no cables, no cloud-drive shuffling. HOW IT WORKS - In the Cartigraph plugin, record a snapshot and choose "Send to Listen" — or send any exported track with "Send Audio File to Listen" - Audio uploads as lossless FLAC, private to your license - It appears in this app automatically, usually before your phone is in your hand - Play it anywhere: lock-screen controls and background playback included YOUR LIBRARY - Keeps your 30 most recent uploads, newest first — older ones roll off automatically, so it never needs housekeeping - Shows each snapshot's capture time, length, and integrated loudness (LUFS) - Delete anything with a tap; your DAW session is never affected - Lossless end to end — what you heard in the studio is what you hear here Cartigraph Listen requires an activated Cartigraph license (sign in once with your license key). Cartigraph is a mastering, referencing, and mix-comparison plugin for your DAW — learn more at sonescent.com.

Screenshots

IR Loader3 screens
Cartigraph Listen4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Cartigraph Listen at Free against IR Loader's $9.99. Cartigraph Listen also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

Cartigraph Listen is free to download; IR Loader costs $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IR Loader ships an update every 5 weeks, Cartigraph Listen every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
IR Loader versus Cartigraph Listen: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIR LoaderCartigraph Listen
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating4.1 (9 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings9 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNembrini AudioSonescent LLC

In-app purchases

None

IR Loader

No in-app purchases

None

Cartigraph Listen

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is IR Loader free?
IR Loader costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cartigraph Listen free?
Cartigraph Listen is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do IR Loader or Cartigraph Listen have ads?
Neither IR Loader nor Cartigraph Listen shows ads.
Which is updated more often, IR Loader or Cartigraph Listen?
IR Loader ships an update every 5 weeks, and Cartigraph Listen every 2 weeks. Most recently, IR Loader was updated on October 24, 2026 and Cartigraph Listen on October 9, 2026.

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