# Denon Audio vs EQ560

The clearest difference is update cadence: EQ560 at every 2 weeks against Denon Audio's every 6 weeks. Denon Audio's advantage is ratings volume (471 vs 30). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Denon Audio sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and EQ560 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Denon Audio holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Denon Audio has 471 ratings behind it against 30, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of Denon Audio's written reviews are positive against 60% of EQ560's.

Denon Audio ships an update every 6 weeks, EQ560 every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Denon Audio | EQ560 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.9 (471 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/denon-audio/id520604518/reviews)** | [3.7 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eq560/id1486125569/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **471** | 30 |
| Positive reviews | **63.7% of reviews** | 60.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 20 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.3** | 10.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [D&M Holdings](https://appshunter.io/developer/388608883) | [RRS, OOO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1486125568) |

## What reviewers say

### Denon Audio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/denon-audio/id520604518)

This app enhances your listening experience with a premium audio player, offering advanced EQ customization for your music library and internet radio. Create custom playlists, access global radio stations, and stream wirelessly to compatible devices.

**Highlights:** Customizable graphical equalizer, Create and save EQ presets, Queue-based playback system, Save playback queues as playlists, Access to 70,000+ internet radio stations, Real-time spectrum analyzer, Stream music over AirPlay and Bluetooth

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Equalizer | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Excellent equalizer with customizable settings
- 🔊 Significantly improves audio quality
- 📚 Integrates well with music library
- 🎶 Versatile playback options (queue, playlists, etc.)
- 🌐 Provides access to online radio stations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or stability issues
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 💸 Equalizer feature requires in-app purchase
- 📱 User interface could use modernization
- 🔍 Difficulty finding or accessing certain features

**Reported bugs**

- Equalizer settings not persisting after app restart
- Playback issues with certain songs or albums
- Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Gapless playback
- Ability to control music from Apple Watch
- Support for more audio file formats
- Better integration with streaming services
- Improved search and browsing functionality


### EQ560

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eq560/id1486125569)

This audio effect offers a 10-band graphic equalizer based on a classic American design. It provides precise filtering, high headroom, and unique "Proportional Q" for intuitive curve shaping. Use it standalone or as an AUv3 plugin in compatible music apps.

**Highlights:** 10-band graphic equalizer, Proportional Q design, AUv3 plugin support, Standalone mode, Stereo, Mid, Side EQ modes, Undo/Redo and A/B comparison

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| RRS EQ560 Unlimited | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Denon Audio free?

Denon Audio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is EQ560 free?

EQ560 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Denon Audio or EQ560?

Denon Audio is rated higher. Denon Audio averages 3.9 out of 5 from 471 ratings, while EQ560 averages 3.7 from 30 ratings.

### Do Denon Audio or EQ560 have ads?

Neither Denon Audio nor EQ560 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Denon Audio or EQ560?

Denon Audio ships an update every 6 weeks, and EQ560 every 2 weeks. Most recently, Denon Audio was updated on October 24, 2026 and EQ560 on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*