Comparison

JAX ESSENTIALS vs Throat Trainer

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

Head to head
About

JAX ESSENTIALS

This AudioUnit plugin creates multi-stage chorus effects for music production. It allows for micro pitch shifting and low-frequency oscillation to add depth and movement to audio signals, compatible across Apple devices.

Highlights
  • Multi-stage chorus modulation
  • Low-frequency oscillator control
  • Cross-device preset sharing
  • Includes ~200 factory presets
  • User-created preset import/export
  • Universal app for iOS, macOS, visionOS
Features
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( THIS IS AN AUDIOUNIT. AudioUnits are app extensions, requiring an audio host application to perform. ) Use the same AudioUnits across all modern Apple devices, including the iPhone , the Vision Pro and the Mac (Apple Silicon). Native MacOS apps like GarageBand, MainStage 3 and Logic Pro X are tested and supported. Any 3rd-party AUv3 supporting host should be able to host the plugin too. The JAX ESSENTIAL SERIES Chorus is a multi stage chorus modulation effect that uses multiple copies of the audio signal, micro pitch shifted, to produce all kinds of the famous chorus effect. A low frequency oscillator modulates depth and speed of the pitch shift on both stereo channels for various living and moving sound nuances. Make static sounding voices more interesting or create swirrling special effects. You may share the presets for this effect across all your supported devices. Around 200 factory presets are included, you can make and export/import your own. The manual is included and can be previewed on our support website. For advanced usage (i.e. mastering and exciting), we recommend to select the chorus from our SELECTIVE RANGE SERIES, which allows to limit the frequency range for processing. This build is truly 'universal', meaning, the audio unit is available for: - iOS (all actual iPhones) - iPadOS (all actual iPads) - macOS (Apple Silicon) - visionOS (Apple Vision Pro) Requirements: MacOS 10.15++ iOS 14.0++ Behaviour on all devices is identical. The parametric interface is resizeble and adopts to any screen size and orientation. This especially applies to Logic Pro X and all hosts with adjustable window sizes on all platforms. Display contrast can be adjusted freely and is now saved with each preset.

About

Throat Trainer

Features
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Master Your Voice with Real-Time Pitch Detection Throat Trainer is the ultimate vocal training companion for singers, vocalists, and anyone looking to improve their voice. Get instant visual and audio feedback as you sing, with professional-grade pitch detection and analysis. Key Features Real-Time Pitch Detection - See your exact note and frequency as you sing - Beautiful water ripple visualizations that respond to your voice - Continuous feedback that never stops, even between notes Professional Audio Monitoring - Hear yourself in real-time with headphone monitoring - Perfect for vocal practice and warm-ups - Prevents feedback with smart audio routing Recording History & Analysis - Automatically record every practice session - Review your pitch and frequency for each recording - Pin important recordings to the top - Navigate through recordings with a precise slider - Save waveform visualizations to your photo library AI Vocal Coach - Get personalized vocal coaching advice powered by AI - Receive tips based on your current pitch and performance - Improve your technique with expert guidance Beautiful, Intuitive Design - Purple and gold theme with a clean, modern interface - Easy-to-read note and frequency displays - Smooth animations and responsive controls Perfect For - Singers practicing scales and exercises - Vocal students tracking their progress - Performers warming up before shows - Anyone wanting to improve their pitch accuracy - Music teachers demonstrating vocal techniques How It Works 1. Start Monitoring - Tap the button to begin 2. Sing or Hum - Watch your pitch appear in real-time 3. Review Recordings - Analyze your practice sessions 4. Get Coaching - Receive AI-powered vocal advice 5. Improve - Track your progress over time Transform your vocal practice with Throat Trainer - where technology meets artistry.

Screenshots

JAX ESSENTIALS4 screens
Throat Trainer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: JAX ESSENTIALS at $4.99 against Throat Trainer's $19.99. JAX ESSENTIALS also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 26.0). On ads, 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

JAX ESSENTIALS costs $4.99 and Throat Trainer $19.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
JAX ESSENTIALS versus Throat Trainer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJAX ESSENTIALSThroat Trainer
Price$4.99 — better$19.99
Rating3.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJens GuellMalachi Brown

In-app purchases

None

JAX ESSENTIALS

No in-app purchases

None

Throat Trainer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is JAX ESSENTIALS free?
JAX ESSENTIALS costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Throat Trainer free?
Throat Trainer costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do JAX ESSENTIALS or Throat Trainer have ads?
Neither JAX ESSENTIALS nor Throat Trainer shows ads.

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