Comparison

AudioScope vs AUBE 2 Audio Unit Box Explorer

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

Head to head
About

AudioScope

This audio plugin offers a comprehensive suite of tools for mixing and mastering music. It allows users to compare their mixes to reference tracks, visualize frequency responses, and control their entire mix from a single interface. Advanced features include snapshot morphing, track grouping, and built-in EQ and compression.

Highlights
  • Multi-channel live mixer
  • Reference track comparison
  • Frequency response visualization
  • Snapshot morphing
  • Track grouping
  • Built-in EQ and compression
  • MIDI control
Features
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AudioScope is an invaluable audio plugin for mixing and mastering with a toolbox of additional mixing aids. It was originally created as a method for comparing your mix to a reference track and seeing exactly what frequencies to tweak in order to obtain a desired match. This alone is incredibly useful for creating the feel of a particular genre of music, by tweaking your mix to match. AudioScope is so much more than this! It includes a great visual mixer which enables you control your entire mix from a single window inside your DAW. You see a top-down visualisation of your entire mix and stereo balance. You can save up to 3 compare mixes and quickly switch between them. You can also save up to 12 snapshots of stereo positions and levels, then morph between them. All of this functionality is available via MIDI, so with one simple CC command, you can switch out one mix for another or engage a snapshot. You are able to group your drums and other elements so that the mix doesn't become overwhelming, allowing you to focus on a subset of key elements if you wish. AudioScope also includes a suite of tools to adjust EQ, compression, and overall balance of your mix. The way AudioScope works is unique, with a quick and easy workflow: Insert an instance of AudioScope on each of your track's Insert Effect slot and name the track. Now simply open one of the instances and you have the ability to control all tracks from a single window. AudioScope is equiped with its own shelf and peak filters, EQ and lookahead compressor (with Sidechain). You can find demonstrations and tutorials for this and all my apps on the 'Paul the MusicMan' YouTube channel. Features: ○ Take control of your host DAW using a single simple interface. ○ Compare your master mixes frequency response to a reference track for a given genre. ○ Compare tracks to see which frequency ranges are problematic graphically. ○ Control your DAW's entire mix from a single 2D live mixer. ○ Change the EQ of each track quickly and easily from a single window. ○ Includes the ability to add low and high shelf filters to each track. ○ Add up to 3 parameteric EQ's to each track to cut or boost frequency ranges. ○ Enable the internal look ahead sidechain compressor. ○ Capture up to 3 compare mixes and preview in real time. ○ Create up to 12 snapshots and fade from one to another. ○ Invert the phase of tracks to avoid phasing issues. ○ Remove DC option to remove unwanted noise and rumble below 60Hz. ○ Instant Pass Thru to bypass all instances of AudioScope. ○ Mix lock to prevent accidental changes to your mix. ○ Monitor up to 32 tracks at once.

About

AUBE 2 Audio Unit Box Explorer

Organize, explore, and share your AUv3 plugin collection with this comprehensive tool. Discover new plugins, track favorites, and manage your library efficiently across devices. Features include advanced search, filtering, and community sharing.

Highlights
  • AUv3 plugin organization by group, category, and features
  • Search and filter by device compatibility and keywords
  • Track favorites and create wishlists
  • Community sharing of plugin collections
  • Mac and iOS versions with universal purchase
  • Keyboard extension for quick plugin searches
Features
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AUBE keeps your AUv3 collection organized and ready to explore. Browse a constantly updated catalog, discover and launch your plugins, and quickly find what you need, all in one place! Get a clear overview of your AUv3 plugins, whether they’re installed on your device or offloaded. Browse the AUv3 plugin catalog and discover plugins you're interested in. With a simple, intuitive interface, AUBE organizes your AUv3 plugins by group, category, and features, making it easy to find the right plugin for your creative needs. You can search quickly using keywords, filter by device compatibility, or browse related plugins within the same group. Instantly launch, preview, and test your installed AUv3 plugins. Easily track your favorites, wishlist, and custom tags across devices, share your collection with friends, explore new plugins by importing their selections, and create custom badges to showcase your top picks on social media. It also supports iPad multitasking, allowing you to work side by side with other apps. It includes a convenient keyboard extension for fast plugin searches directly within your AUv3 host apps. With AUBE, managing and discovering AUv3 plugins has never been easier. • Provides full catalog browsing with over 1.8k AUv3 plugins • Database updates are included with the one-time purchase • AUv3 host for instantly exploring and testing your installed plugins* • Preview effects, instruments, and MIDI plugins • Export parameter trees and run plugin validation tests • Widget Extension: Get your AUv3 plugin stats, always in view • Keyboard Extension: Search and locate your AUv3 plugins inside hosts that have a text search field** • "Wishlist" to track plugins you want to acquire • Community Sharing: Share your collection with friends or browse others' collections • Precise filtering to view only plugins compatible with your device • Browse related plugins within the same group or category • Quick launch actions and split-screen support for working with multiple apps, including the App Store • Export installed AUv3 plugins to CSV • Universal Purchase: Includes the Mac version (**keyboard extension and *AUv3 hosting are currently iOS only) Check the documentation at fredantoncorvest.com/AudioUnitBoxExplorer.html for more information

Screenshots

AudioScope4 screens
AUBE 2 Audio Unit Box Explorer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AUBE 2 Audio Unit Box Explorer at none against AudioScope's 4. AudioScope's advantage is price ($14.99 vs $19.99) and iOS requirement (13 vs 18.0). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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

AudioScope costs $14.99 and AUBE 2 Audio Unit Box Explorer $19.99 up front. AudioScope sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. AUBE 2 Audio Unit Box Explorer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for AudioScope against 4.7 for AUBE 2 Audio Unit Box Explorer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 24 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of AudioScope's written reviews are positive against 94% of AUBE 2 Audio Unit Box Explorer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AudioScope ships an update every 3 months, AUBE 2 Audio Unit Box Explorer every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
AudioScope versus AUBE 2 Audio Unit Box Explorer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAudioScopeAUBE 2 Audio Unit Box Explorer
Price$14.99 — better$19.99
Rating4.7 (9 ratings)4.7 (24 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better93.8% of reviews
Number of ratings924 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer4Pockets.comFrederic Corvest

Customer experience

AudioScope

All ratings9 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

AUBE 2 Audio Unit Box Explorer

All ratings22 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral4.5%
Negative4.5%
Written reviews32 reviews
Positive93.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.3%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

AudioScope

One-time4
  • Small Tip$1.99
  • Medium Tip$2.99
  • Large Tip$4.99
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  • Huge Tip$9.99
None

AUBE 2 Audio Unit Box Explorer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AudioScope free?
AudioScope costs $14.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is AUBE 2 Audio Unit Box Explorer free?
AUBE 2 Audio Unit Box Explorer costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, AudioScope or AUBE 2 Audio Unit Box Explorer?
AudioScope and AUBE 2 Audio Unit Box Explorer are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 9 and 24 ratings respectively.
Do AudioScope or AUBE 2 Audio Unit Box Explorer have ads?
Neither AudioScope nor AUBE 2 Audio Unit Box Explorer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AudioScope or AUBE 2 Audio Unit Box Explorer?
AudioScope ships an update every 3 months, and AUBE 2 Audio Unit Box Explorer every 2 months. Most recently, AudioScope was updated on October 24, 2026 and AUBE 2 Audio Unit Box Explorer on October 24, 2026.

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