Comparison

Futures EP vs Headphone Booster & Equalizer

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

Head to head
About

Futures EP

This music application offers a unique listening experience with its two-track open outcome record. Each playback presents a different sonic outcome, allowing for variety in recorded music.

Highlights
  • Open outcome record medium
  • Two-track music release
  • Variable sonic outcomes
  • Artist-controlled playback variety
  • Next-generation record concept
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Embodying a next-generation record medium known as the open outcome record, Futures EP is a two-track music release created by Adam Jansch, which has been designed to present a different sonic outcome every time it is played. The philosophy behind the open outcome record is that recorded music shouldn't be shackled by the fixity of the record medium; instead, the record artist should have the power to instil a degree of variety between renditions, through processes that operate within the record during playback.

About

Headphone Booster & Equalizer

This app allows you to play local audio files, manage podcasts, and search for YouTube videos. It offers offline playback, playlist creation, and various audio enhancement features like an equalizer and booster. You can also identify music playing nearby and get links to it on streaming services.

Highlights
  • Offline audio playback
  • Podcast episode downloading
  • YouTube video search
  • Playlist creation and management
  • Music identification by microphone
  • 10-band equalizer and booster
  • MP3 conversion
Features
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Music & Video Finder: Booster is a versatile app for music, podcasts, videos, and song recognition. Listen to local audio files, access your Apple Music library, find videos on YouTube, and use the app in your car with CarPlay. CarPlay: - listen to local tracks and playlists. - stream podcasts online or play downloaded episodes offline. - access your Apple Music library and radio stations with an active subscription. - view artwork and information about the current track. - control the playback queue. - add the current song to a playlist. - select equalizer presets for local music. Podcasts: - browse popular podcasts. - search by title or topic. - add podcasts to favorites. - browse episodes and detailed information. - listen online. - download episodes for offline listening. - switch between episodes within a podcast. Local music and audio files: - import files from various sources. - create and manage local playlists. - play multiple audio formats. - listen without an internet connection. - use a 10-band equalizer and ready-made audio presets. - boost the volume of supported audio files. - convert audio to MP3 and other supported formats. - automatically select the appropriate audio player. Apple Music: An active Apple Music subscription and service availability in your region are required. - browse and play your personal music library. - search the Apple Music catalog. - browse songs, albums, artists, and playlists. - create and update playlists. - add songs to favorites. - explore music recommendations. - listen to radio stations and genre stations. - save your favorite radio stations. YouTube: - search for music videos and other content. - view video and channel information. - browse related video recommendations. - sign in to your account. - create and update playlists. - add videos to favorites. - like and dislike videos. - browse channels and manage subscriptions. - use a video player with automatic and manual quality selection. - access your search history. Music recognition: - quickly identify music playing around you. - recognize songs using the microphone. - open the identified song in Apple Music. - find a matching video on YouTube. - get additional links for the artist and song. Tone generator: - generate sound at a selected frequency. - test audio equipment. - check the supported frequency range. - help adjust the equalizer for your audio equipment. An internet connection is required for online services. The availability of individual features depends on your region, Apple Music subscription, and content sources. Terms of service: https://appsupport.store/terms/ Privacy policy: https://appsupport.store/privacy/

Screenshots

Futures EP3 screens
Headphone Booster & Equalizer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Futures EP at none against Headphone Booster & Equalizer's 3. Futures EP also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 81%) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Headphone Booster & Equalizer's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 18 months) and ratings volume (153 vs 2). On price, rating, ads 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

Both are free to download. Headphone Booster & Equalizer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Futures EP asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Futures EP against 4.6 for Headphone Booster & Equalizer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Headphone Booster & Equalizer has 153 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Futures EP's written reviews are positive against 81% of Headphone Booster & Equalizer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Futures EP ships an update every 18 months, Headphone Booster & Equalizer every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Futures EP versus Headphone Booster & Equalizer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFutures EPHeadphone Booster & Equalizer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (2 ratings)4.6 (153 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better81.2% of reviews
Number of ratings2153 — better
Update frequencyEvery 18 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size340 MB47 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperAdam JanschSERGEI BEZDENEZHNYKH

Customer experience

Futures EP

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Headphone Booster & Equalizer

All ratings153 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral3.3%
Negative7.8%
Written reviews85 reviews
Positive81.2%
Neutral9.4%
Negative9.4%

Bugs and requests

Futures EP

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Headphone Booster & Equalizer

Reported bugs

13 issues
  • App crashes when playing local files
  • Music playback stops after a few songs
  • Video and audio are out of sync
  • App exits and music stops (iOS)
  • Offline playlist songs keep skipping
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  • Music repeats after adjusting volume
  • Amplifier and EQ get crossed out
  • Music does not keep playing when phone is locked
  • Music search on YouTube is not working
  • Language changes to Chinese automatically
  • Cannot specify directory for local files
  • App becomes useless after update
  • YouTube connect problem

Requested features

11 requests
  • Add English language option
  • Add feature to play YouTube music in MP3 format
  • Allow users to reorder local files
  • Add more themes
  • Auto-play when app is turned on
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  • Allow music to keep playing when phone is locked
  • Improve video resolution options
  • Allow specifying directory for local files
  • Save faves to Notes app with links
  • List new releases
  • Fix Dropbox link

In-app purchases

None

Futures EP

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Headphone Booster & Equalizer

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Month3 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Premium Subscriptions3 Days trial$2.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$4.99

Questions

Is Futures EP free?
Futures EP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Headphone Booster & Equalizer free?
Headphone Booster & Equalizer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Futures EP or Headphone Booster & Equalizer?
Headphone Booster & Equalizer is rated higher. Futures EP averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Headphone Booster & Equalizer averages 4.6 from 153 ratings.
Do Futures EP or Headphone Booster & Equalizer have ads?
Neither Futures EP nor Headphone Booster & Equalizer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Futures EP or Headphone Booster & Equalizer?
Futures EP ships an update every 18 months, and Headphone Booster & Equalizer every 8 days. Most recently, Futures EP was updated on November 6, 2026 and Headphone Booster & Equalizer on November 8, 2026.

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