Comparison

PBX DSP8 vs Electrotec SKAA cmd

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

Head to head
About

PBX DSP8

This application provides full control over an 8-channel audio processor for fine-tuning car sound systems. It features a 32-band equalizer, crossover network, and time alignment for a customized listening experience. Hardware is required and sold separately.

Highlights
  • Control up to 8 input and 8 output channels
  • 32-Band Equalizer
  • Crossover Network
  • Time Alignment
  • Customizable in-car audio experience
  • Fully integrated app control
Features
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Take control of your sound with the PowerBass PBX-DSP8 Digital Signal Processor. Control up to 8 channels of input and 8 channels of output with our fully integrated App. The PBX-DSP8 allows you to fine tune your audio system to your preference using our built in 32-Band Equalizer, Crossover Network, and Time Alignment allowing you full custom control of your in car musical experience. Hardware required, PBX-DSP8 Digital Signal Processor sold separately.

About

Electrotec SKAA cmd

Control your Electrotec Stage One Speaker and XB Subwoofer. Name devices, adjust individual volume, mute, and EQ settings. Route audio channels for stereo pairs or mono output.

Highlights
  • Device naming
  • Individual volume control
  • Mute and EQ settings
  • Audio channel routing
  • Stereo pairing setup
Features
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Take control of your Electrotec® Stage One Speaker and Stage One XB Subwoofer with Electrotec SKAA cmd. Electrotec SKAA cmd lets you name each audio device (examples: “Kitchen speaker”, “Mike’s headphones”) and gives you individual volume mute, and EQ controls for each Adjust which audio channels are routed to each device (left, right, stereo or mono) —great for setting up stereo pairs of speakers. Designed to work with iPhone, iPad and iPod running iOS 14.0 or later. www.electrotecaudio.com www.SKAA.com

Screenshots

PBX DSP83 screens
Electrotec SKAA cmd3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PBX DSP8 at 4.8 against Electrotec SKAA cmd's 4.5. PBX DSP8 also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.2). Electrotec SKAA cmd's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PBX DSP8 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PBX DSP8 ships an update every 5 months, Electrotec SKAA cmd every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on July 25, 2026 and June 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
PBX DSP8 versus Electrotec SKAA cmd: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPBX DSP8Electrotec SKAA cmd
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (4 ratings) — better4.5 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.2
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB13 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperPowerBass USA,INCEleven Engineering Inc.

Customer experience

PBX DSP8

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

Electrotec SKAA cmd

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

In-app purchases

None

PBX DSP8

No in-app purchases

None

Electrotec SKAA cmd

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PBX DSP8 free?
PBX DSP8 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Electrotec SKAA cmd free?
Electrotec SKAA cmd is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, PBX DSP8 or Electrotec SKAA cmd?
PBX DSP8 is rated higher. PBX DSP8 averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Electrotec SKAA cmd averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.
Do PBX DSP8 or Electrotec SKAA cmd have ads?
Neither PBX DSP8 nor Electrotec SKAA cmd shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PBX DSP8 or Electrotec SKAA cmd?
PBX DSP8 ships an update every 5 months, and Electrotec SKAA cmd every 2 months. Most recently, PBX DSP8 was updated on July 25, 2026 and Electrotec SKAA cmd on June 11, 2026.

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