Comparison

LouderLogic for iPhone vs The Leveler

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

Head to head
About

LouderLogic for iPhone

Enhance your music listening with advanced audio playback. This app offers professional sound improvements, customizable equalizers, and dynamic queue management for a richer audio experience from your library.

Highlights
  • Patented ALX audio enhancement
  • 4-band parametric EQ with Spectrum Animation
  • Dynamic interactive Play Queues
  • Crossfading between songs
  • Volume fluctuation minimization
  • Maximizes musical details
Features
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Looking for the best listening experience for your iTunes Library? Look no further than LouderLogic – the Advanced Audio Player. LouderLogic features include: - Professional audio enhancement with patented ALX technology - 4-band parametric EQ with Spectrum Animation - Dynamic interactive Play Queues - Crossfading LouderLogic brings the fullness you crave out of every song, using patented Audio Level eXtension (ALX) technology by McDSP. LouderLogic minimizes volume fluctuations between songs while maximizing all the musical details the artist intended you to enjoy. Simply put, you’ll get more from your music! With the McDSP 4-band parametric equalizer, you get the highest quality interactive EQ for your iOS device, along with the ability to customize and tweak to your heart's content. Easily drag the curves to control boost and cut, and use two fingers to adjust the Q (bandwidth).  Spectrum Animation shows you what your music 'looks like' so you can EQ like a pro. Play Queues let you modify what's coming up next at any time, without interrupting your current track. Adjust the crossfade time between songs from 1 to 30 seconds. “If you don’t have LouderLogic I don’t know why you’re even listening to music.” – Chaka Blackmon, Producer/Songwriter for Christina Aguilera, CeCe Winans, MTV and Disney. “LouderLogic is perhaps the most impressive audio enhancement app I have used.” – Kit Eaton, New York Times. Please note that while LouderLogic does play back DRM protected music, it cannot apply ALX enhancement to DRM protected audio. ALX enhancements cannot be applied to music that is still "in the cloud" in iTunes Match, but can be applied once downloaded to your device. Requires iOS 8.0+

About

The Leveler

This audio app automatically balances loudness in real-time or from files using LUFS standards. It ensures consistent audio levels for music production, podcasting, and live sound without compromising dynamics. Supports various audio formats and offers adjustable target loudness.

Highlights
  • Real-time loudness normalization
  • File-based audio processing
  • Adjustable target loudness
  • LUFS standards compliance
  • Lightweight DSP for iOS/iPadOS
Features
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The Leveler is a standalone audio app that automatically balances loudness in real time or from file input. Built on LUFS standards, it delivers consistent levels without sacrificing dynamics. Features Real-time loudness normalization from USB audio interfaces or built-in mic File-based processing for WAV, AIFF, and other common audio formats Adjustable target loudness for flexible workflows Lightweight, efficient DSP built for iOS and iPadOS Ideal for music production, podcasting, and live sound Whether you’re recording with an external interface, broadcasting live, or preparing files for release, The Leveler ensures your audio is always polished and consistent. Professional loudness control, made simple.

Screenshots

LouderLogic for iPhone4 screens
The Leveler1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: LouderLogic for iPhone at 36 against The Leveler's 4. LouderLogic for iPhone also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 16.0). The Leveler's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $1.99). On rating, review sentiment, 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

LouderLogic for iPhone costs $1.99 and The Leveler $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for LouderLogic for iPhone against 4.3 for The Leveler. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LouderLogic for iPhone has 36 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 65% of LouderLogic for iPhone's written reviews are positive against 67% of The Leveler's.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
LouderLogic for iPhone versus The Leveler: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLouderLogic for iPhoneThe Leveler
Price$1.99$0.99 — better
Rating4.2 (36 ratings)4.3 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews64.5% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings36 — better4
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMcDSPHans Zanger

Customer experience

LouderLogic for iPhone

All ratings36 ratings
Positive80.6%
Neutral2.8%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews93 reviews
Positive64.5%
Neutral14.0%
Negative21.5%

The Leveler

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Bugs and requests

LouderLogic for iPhone

Reported bugs

28 issues
  • Crashes on newer iOS versions (15.3.1, iOS 10, iOS 6)
  • Songs crash or skip randomly
  • App stops working after a few songs
  • Library takes a long time to load
  • App crashes when turning to use EQ
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  • Music playback is 'chuggy' or buffers
  • App doesn't play certain songs (DLC)
  • Album artwork is mixed up or missing
  • Presets not showing up
  • App doesn't support over iOS 8
  • No multitasking
  • No spectrum bars
  • No access to presets
  • Start/stop points in iTunes not recognized
  • App freezes
  • Support doesn't respond
  • Doesn't fit iPhone 6+ screen
  • Won't play 24bit wave files
  • Takes a long time to load library
  • Doesn't play half the songs
  • Crossfading doesn't work
  • Songs repeat or start halfway
  • Music cuts in and out on iOS 6
  • DRM protection issues with ripped CDs
  • App quits in middle of biking
  • Volume boost is not significant
  • No sound output
  • App thinks ripped music is DRM-protected

Requested features

16 requests
  • Integration with Apple Music/streaming apps
  • DSP effects for all songs
  • Work with Apple Music
  • Save files for other devices
  • Adjustable font size
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  • Search function
  • Update play counts in iTunes
  • Ability to store multiple EQ curves
  • Dark mode option
  • Graphic EQ option
  • Shuffle button in playlists
  • Real-time shuffle
  • EQ presets
  • Spotlight search
  • Full screen support for newer iPhones
  • Gapless playback

The Leveler

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

LouderLogic for iPhone

No in-app purchases

None

The Leveler

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LouderLogic for iPhone free?
LouderLogic for iPhone costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is The Leveler free?
The Leveler costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, LouderLogic for iPhone or The Leveler?
The Leveler is rated higher. LouderLogic for iPhone averages 4.2 out of 5 from 36 ratings, while The Leveler averages 4.3 from 4 ratings.
Do LouderLogic for iPhone or The Leveler have ads?
Neither LouderLogic for iPhone nor The Leveler shows ads.

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