keyboaredo vs Hyper Boost (Legacy)
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
keyboaredo
This app functions as a microtonal MIDI keyboard, supporting various Equal Division of the Octave (EDO) settings. It is a MIDI effect that requires a separate synth for sound production, ideally one that handles pitch-bend per MIDI channel.
- Microtonal MIDI keyboard
- Supports EDO settings
- AUv3 MIDI effect
- Pitch-bend handling support
- Requires external synth for sound
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"keyboaredo" is a microtonal MIDI keyboard application and AUv3 MIDI effect that supports various Equal Division of the Octave (EDO) settings. Please note that this is a MIDI keyboard and it doesn't produce any sound on its own. You would require the synth that supports separate pitch-bend handling for each MIDI channel to be used with this application.
Hyper Boost (Legacy)
Enhance your audio with a powerful sound-shaping tool. It features flexible tone control with retro filters and a hard-hitting clipper with multiple curves and adjustable settings. Morph between different sound profiles for dynamic performances and automation.
- Two-band tone control with tilt filters
- Hard-hitting clipper with three curves
- Morph settings for performance transitions
- AUv3 effect plugin for DAWs
- User presets synced across devices
- High quality mode with oversampling
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***This is now a legacy product. It will receive only maintenance updates. If you purchased Hyper Boost using version 1.5 or earlier, you are eligible for a free upgrade to Hyper Boost v2. You can claim your upgrade code inside the plug-in's settings menu.*** ***Please note purchases made as of version 1.6 are NOT eligible for a free upgrade to a v2 license.*** Hyper Boost is a power-up for your sound. Two DSP modules: - Flexible two-band TONE CONTROL - Hard-hitting CLIPPER with three curves Details: - Tone Control - Retro-inspired treble and bass tilt filters - Adjustable center frequency - Output trim - Selectable modes - Pre: EQ before clipper - Post: EQ after clipper - Emphasis: opposite EQ after clipper - Clipper - Input drive up to +36 dB - Adjustable ceiling - Adjustable edge from hard to very soft - Output trim - Selectable clipper algorithm - Legendary soft clipper from hard-hitting DAW - Tight polynomial adapted from soft-knee limiter - Original high-order polynomial for loud and aggressive sound - Morph Settings lets you transition the plug-in between two settings. Useful for performance, modulation, automation, and more! Features: - Two-week free trial included, one-time purchase for full unlock - AUv3 effect plug-in runs in a compatible DAW - Standalone links to user manual and video tutorials - Universal purchase on Apple platforms - User presets synced across your devices - Clickless global bypass - Internal undo/redo - A/B settings comparison - High quality mode enables oversampling (plus advanced anti-aliasing techniques) - Output trim with perceived loudness matching - Global dry/wet - All parameters automatable - Optional auto gain - Mac version includes CLAP and VST3 plug-in formats Check out our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sketchaudio Read the manuals: https://sketchaudio.com/manuals/ Preview audio credit: Freesound user zajo
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Hyper Boost (Legacy) at 50% against keyboaredo's 0%. Hyper Boost (Legacy) also leads on price (Free vs $2.99). keyboaredo's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and rating (4.3 vs 3.9). On ratings volume, 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
Hyper Boost (Legacy) is free to download; keyboaredo costs $2.99 up front. Hyper Boost (Legacy) sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. keyboaredo asks for nothing beyond the download.
keyboaredo holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 7 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 0% of keyboaredo's written reviews are positive against 50% of Hyper Boost (Legacy)'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
| Parameter | keyboaredo | Hyper Boost (Legacy) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.3 (3 ratings) — better | 3.9 (7 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 7 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Alexey Nadzharov | Sketch Audio, LLC |
Customer experience
keyboaredo
Hyper Boost (Legacy)
In-app purchases
keyboaredo
No in-app purchases
Hyper Boost (Legacy)
- Two-Week TrialFree
- Full Unlock$24.99
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