# AudioScope vs SimplEQ

The clearest difference is price: SimplEQ at $0.99 against AudioScope's $14.99. SimplEQ also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). AudioScope's advantage is ratings volume (9 vs 1). On update cadence, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

AudioScope costs $14.99 and SimplEQ $0.99 up front. AudioScope sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. SimplEQ asks for nothing beyond the download.

SimplEQ holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AudioScope has 9 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

AudioScope ships an update every 3 months, SimplEQ every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AudioScope | SimplEQ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $14.99 | **$0.99** |
| Rating | [4.7 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audioscope/id6447353824/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simpleq/id6748525977/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 27 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [4Pockets.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/370131860) | [Rob Jackson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1072346998) |

## What reviewers say

### AudioScope

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audioscope/id6447353824)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Huge Tip | $9.99 | one-time |


### SimplEQ

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simpleq/id6748525977)

This audio effect plugin offers a streamlined approach to sound sculpting, perfect for quick adjustments without overwhelming complexity. It provides broad tonal shaping capabilities with interactive frequency bands, ideal for fast mixing and mastering tasks.

**Highlights:** Standalone or AUv3 compatible, Simple, broad EQ adjustments, Interactive, overlapping frequency bands, +/-6dB cut/boost per band, Adjustable output gain trim, CPU-friendly design

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AudioScope free?

AudioScope costs $14.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is SimplEQ free?

SimplEQ costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, AudioScope or SimplEQ?

SimplEQ is rated higher. AudioScope averages 4.7 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while SimplEQ averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do AudioScope or SimplEQ have ads?

Neither AudioScope nor SimplEQ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, AudioScope or SimplEQ?

AudioScope ships an update every 3 months, and SimplEQ every 2 months. Most recently, AudioScope was updated on September 30, 2026 and SimplEQ on September 27, 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.*