Comparison

Auria LE vs PSA1000

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

Head to head
About

Auria LE

This is a streamlined mobile mixing and recording application for iPad. It offers essential tools for recording, editing, and mixing music, with optional professional-grade plugins available for purchase. Designed for users who need powerful audio production capabilities on the go.

Highlights
  • 24 tracks of simultaneous playback
  • Up to 8 tracks of simultaneous recording
  • Vintage-inspired ChannelStrip on every channel
  • MasterStrip on all subgroup and master channels
  • Third-party effect plugin support (in-app purchase)
  • Powerful waveform editor
  • Full automation support
Features
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Auria LE is a "lite" version of Auria with a very limited set of features. If you'd like a more complete version of Auria, we suggest looking at either Auria or Auria Pro. These are also available in the App Store. "This is the first mobile mixing (AND recording AND post production) app that I've ever used that is truly professional. Just Wow !" - David Kahne (Grammy winning producer/engineer for Paul McCartney, Tony Bennett, Stevie Nicks, Sublime, The Bangles, Ingrid Michaelson, Regina Spektor) •TEC Awards 2012 Nominee• •Computer Music Innovation Award• •Computer Music Performance Award• •Sound on Sound 2013 Awards Nominee• Experience the power of Auria in a streamlined version. Record, edit, and mix your music using essential tools taken from the full version, but in a less expensive package designed for those who don’t need every feature packed into Auria or Auria Pro. Auria LE is a 24-track digital recording system designed from the ground up for the iPad. With professional-level features and optional third-party plugin support from names like PSPaudioware, Overloud, Fab Filter and Drumagog (available via In-App purchase), Auria clearly sets a new standard for mobile recording. "Prepare to be amazed." – Computer Music Magazine “...I was immediately convinced that this is the hottest musical app to make it to the iPad so far...” – Recording Magazine FEATURES: • 24 tracks of simultaneous playback of stereo or mono files (upgradable to unlimited tracks). • Up to 8 tracks of simultaneous recording when used with compatible USB audio interfaces (upgradable to 24 tracks of recording) Camera Connection Kit required. • 24-bit recording • Supports sample rate of 44.1KHz only (upgradable to support 48K and 96K sample rates) • Vintage-inspired ChannelStrip on every channel by PSPAudioware includes Expander, Multiband EQ and Compressor • MasterStrip on all subgroup and master channels featuring PSPAudioware BussPressor, EQ and Mastering Limiter • Third party effect plugin support available via in-app purchase (only iOS-version plugins are supported. All plugins must be purchased through the in-app store) • ClassicVerb reverb plugin included • StereoDelay and StereoChorus plugins included • 2 Assignable subgroups(upgradable to 8) and 2 aux sends • Powerful waveform editor with features like cut/copy/paste, duplicate, separate, gain, and more • Flexible snapping tools allow snapping to events, cursor, bars, beats and more • DropBox, SoundCloud and Audio Copy/Paste support • Inter-app audio support (IAA) • Audiobus support (iPad 3 or greater) • Ripple Edit mode • Full automation support on all controls with graphical editing • True 100mm faders when used in Portrait Mode • Optional video import feature allows sample accurate sync of video to an Auria project with adjustable offset times and video export capability • Timeline ruler options include minutes:seconds, bars:beats, samples and SMPTE time • Auto-punch mode • Full delay compensation on all tracks and subgroups • Adjustable metering modes, including pre or post fader, RMS and peak • Adjustable pan laws • Sample accurate loop function • Automatic sample rate conversion • Built-in metronome Includes a demo song mixed on Auria by Grammy winning producer/engineer David Kahne. REQUIREMENTS: iPad 4 or later strongly recommended. Requires iOS 7 or later USB audio interfaces require Camera Connection Kit AudioCopy and AudioPaste are registered trademarks of Sonoma Wire Works.

About

PSA1000

This audio plugin emulates a classic '90s analog guitar preamp, offering rich saturation for various instruments and mix processing. It features independent channel controls, stereo widening, and phase manipulation for modern versatility.

Highlights
  • Analog saturation emulation
  • Independent left/right channel controls
  • Dry/Wet mix knob
  • Mid/Side processing
  • Stereo widening circuit
  • Phase Reverse switch
Features
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The PSA1000 Analog Saturation Unit plugin is a modern recreation of a '90s classic analog guitar preamp which is used in recording studios all around the world! It is used and "abused" for recording and characterizing not only guitars but also electric pianos, organs, synthesizers, electric basses and many other instruments. The original unit has found its place even in the mix stage for processing all type of sounds, as drum rooms, percussions, vocals, kicks, snares and sound fx too! For creating the PSA1000 Analog Saturation Unit plugin, Nembrini Audio has carefully modeled the original analog circuits and finely refined it by ear as all its products. Nembrini Audio also adds new features that brings the PSA1000 Analog Saturation Unit plugin to modern days: - Independent controls for left and right channels with individual and global links - Dry/Wet mix knob for both channels - Mid/Side operation - Spread circuit to widen the stereo field - Analog Link circuit to simulate the difference between left and right channels as in real analog world - Phase Reverse switch to take advantage of the original phase changes in the real analog unit when used in parallel - In and Out level knobs for maximum versatility Works as a standalone app, AudioUnit v3 effect, or Inter-App Audio effect

Screenshots

PSA10001 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PSA1000 at 100% against Auria LE's 50%. PSA1000 also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 10). Auria LE's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 17 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15). On price, ads 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

Auria LE costs $19.99 and PSA1000 $19.99 up front. Auria LE sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. PSA1000 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PSA1000 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PSA1000 has 10 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Auria LE's written reviews are positive against 100% of PSA1000's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Auria LE ships an update every 2 weeks, PSA1000 every 17 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Auria LE versus PSA1000: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAuria LEPSA1000
Price$19.99$19.99
Rating3.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (10 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings210 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 17 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15
Further details — not scored
Size970 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWaveMachine Labs, Inc.Nembrini Audio

Customer experience

Auria LE

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews34 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral11.8%
Negative38.2%

PSA1000

All ratings10 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Auria LE

One-time10
  • C7 Grand PianoFree
  • Rock Drum KitFree
  • Video Import Add-on$4.99
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  • Upgrade to Auria full version$4.99
  • ReTune Effect Add-on$5.99
  • Drumagog Effect Add-On$19.99
  • Micro Warmer Effect Plug-in$19.99
  • THM Amp Modeling Plug-in$19.99
  • Upgrade to Auria Pro$24.99
  • Pro-Q EQ Plug-in$29.99
None

PSA1000

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Auria LE free?
Auria LE costs $19.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is PSA1000 free?
PSA1000 costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Auria LE or PSA1000?
PSA1000 is rated higher. Auria LE averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while PSA1000 averages 5.0 from 10 ratings.
Do Auria LE or PSA1000 have ads?
Neither Auria LE nor PSA1000 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Auria LE or PSA1000?
Auria LE ships an update every 2 weeks, and PSA1000 every 17 months. Most recently, Auria LE was updated on November 1, 2026 and PSA1000 on October 24, 2026.

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