Comparison

Hohner Cajun SqueezeBox vs plateVerb

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

Head to head
About

Hohner Cajun SqueezeBox

This virtual accordion app replicates the layout and sound of a Hohner Cajun IV diatonic accordion. It offers multiple keys and adjustable sound tonalities for practicing scales, chords, and songs on the go. Ideal for both beginners and professionals, it serves as a convenient practice tool.

Highlights
  • Virtual Cajun accordion simulation
  • Plays in five keys (C, A, Bb, D, G)
  • Adjustable 'Dry' and 'Wet' sound tonalities
  • Treble and bass/chord sides included
  • Practice scales, chords, and songs
  • Note name display option
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Exactly matching the layout of Hohner's new Cajun IV diatonic accordion, this intuitive virtual accordion app feature a super responsive, one-row fingerboard that plays and sounds like the traditional instrument. This virtual accordion plays in the most common key for Cajun music of C as well as in A, Bb, D, and G for those playing Zydeco or other styles of music. Both the treble and bass/chord sides of the instrument are provided. The Hohner Cajun SqueezeBox allows musicians to practice chord combinations, scales, and songs on-the-go. Headphones can be used for private practice, or the audio output of the virtual accordion can be amplified by plugging into computer speakers, or other sound enhancing devices. With the touch of a button, the tonality can be changed from a "Dry" three-reeds-per-note (LMH) sound to a "Wet" four-reeds-per-note (LMMH) sound. To play, simply touch the buttons. This type of accordion plays different notes on the push or pull of the bellows. To switch between bellows push and pull, just touch anywhere in bellows or bass side. Touch to switch to push notes, lift to switch to pull notes. When playing the bass-side buttons, you can touch between the buttons to operate the bellows. Since you may want to play chords and melody with more than 4 fingers on the screen at a time, you must disable "Multitasking Gestures" in the iPad Settings. Run the Settings app, go to "General / Multitasking Gestures" and turn them off. Touch the '?' icon to show the note names for each button. Note names shown are based on the C tuning. Touch the 'i' icon to show the instructions page. This app is ideal for the beginning student or professional musician who needs a simple carry-on companion to compliment his or her actual accordion. While not meant to be a replacement for a real accordion, the app is a convenient and easy tool for practicing, learning, or teaching.

About

plateVerb

This audio effect app offers 14 distinct plate reverb modes to add rich, seamless ambience to any sound. It provides in-depth controls for sculpting reverb, a 3-band EQ, and cross-platform preset sharing. Ideal for musicians and audio engineers seeking to enhance their mixes with lush, dynamic spatial effects.

Highlights
  • 14 distinct plate reverb models
  • Extensive sound sculpting controls
  • Built-in 3-band EQ
  • Preset manager with save/load
  • Cross-platform preset sharing
  • AUv3 compatible
Features
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Experience unparalleled versatility and depth with our cutting-edge Plate Reverb. Featuring 14 distinct plate modes, each meticulously crafted to deliver a spectrum of mesmerizing plate sounds, plateVerb infuses your audio with a luscious, seamless ambience that enhances any source it touches. Perfect for achieving shimmering, smooth, and beautiful ambience to ANY of your sounds. Unlock the full sonic potential of each mode with in-depth controls; Mix, Dampening, Ducking, Left/Right Repeats and Decay. Their three band EQ Section (Low, Mid, and High), and master controls (Master Volume & Pan). All settings can be saved and loaded in your sessions as well as crossplatform presets. All parameters offer automation control to get the most expressive sound. With 20 included presets and a revamped preset section, you'll be able to dial in any space with ease. Features - 14 Plate Reverb Models; ranging from early/vintage styles to creatively inspiring and modern/futuristic - Over 16 In-depth controls to sculpt your reverbs, including: Pre Delay, Decay, Damping, Repeat Speed, Ducking, and more! - Built-in 3-band EQ section for additional sonic character control - Preset Manager with Save, Save As, Rename, and Delete functionality - Over 20 Factory presets, including both Send and Insert styles - Cross-platform support: presets can be shared between iOS and macOS & Windows - AUv3 compatible with your favorite AU Host apps such as Garageband, AUM, Cubasis, and more! Plate Modes: redPlate - Immerse your audio in the rich, original plateVerb full-bodied resonance of a big plate sound. digiPlate - Experience the full-bodied depth of a big plate sound in a digital realm. shortPlate - Engage with a full-bodied, short plate sound that offers a classic touch of ambience. voxPlate - Explore the fullness of a big plate sound, designed to enhance vocal clarity. algoPlate - Dive into a world of algorithmically crafted big plate sound. vintagePlate - Step into the nostalgia of a vintage big plate sound. goldPlate - Experience the opulence of a full-bodied, gold-plated sound. Fifties Plate - Natural old school German made that made itself a staple in studios around the world. Early 80s Plate - Famously warm sound, one of the earlier creations from one of the American digital reverb creators of all time. Mid 80s Plate - The studio standard digital plate reverb found in studios across the world. Late 80s Plate - Natural digital style plate reverb, found on pretty much any source recorded in the 90s… and on! 90s Plate - A full bodied digital plate recreation from a less known, beast of a reverb processor. FX Plates - Effects based analog plate with a touch of weirdness for those situations that get weird. Swell Plates - A massive plate with a build up to perfection, great for pads, and ambient sound design.

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Hohner Cajun SqueezeBox at 5.0 against plateVerb's 4.0. Hohner Cajun SqueezeBox also leads on price ($2.99 vs $4.99). plateVerb's advantage is update cadence (every 5 months vs every 15 months) and ratings volume (7 vs 1). On review sentiment, 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

Hohner Cajun SqueezeBox costs $2.99 and plateVerb $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Hohner Cajun SqueezeBox holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: plateVerb has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 62% and 63% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hohner Cajun SqueezeBox ships an update every 15 months, plateVerb every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Hohner Cajun SqueezeBox versus plateVerb: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHohner Cajun SqueezeBoxplateVerb
Price$2.99 — better$4.99
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.0 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews61.5% of reviews62.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings17 — better
Update frequencyEvery 15 monthsEvery 5 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.612.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB81 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMichael EskinOSC Audio

Customer experience

Hohner Cajun SqueezeBox

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive61.5%
Neutral23.1%
Negative15.4%

plateVerb

All ratings7 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative28.6%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive62.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative37.5%

In-app purchases

None

Hohner Cajun SqueezeBox

No in-app purchases

None

plateVerb

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hohner Cajun SqueezeBox free?
Hohner Cajun SqueezeBox costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is plateVerb free?
plateVerb costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Hohner Cajun SqueezeBox or plateVerb?
Hohner Cajun SqueezeBox is rated higher. Hohner Cajun SqueezeBox averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while plateVerb averages 4.0 from 7 ratings.
Do Hohner Cajun SqueezeBox or plateVerb have ads?
Neither Hohner Cajun SqueezeBox nor plateVerb shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hohner Cajun SqueezeBox or plateVerb?
Hohner Cajun SqueezeBox ships an update every 15 months, and plateVerb every 5 months. Most recently, Hohner Cajun SqueezeBox was updated on October 23, 2026 and plateVerb on October 31, 2026.

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