Comparison

plateVerb vs L2 Aura

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

Head to head
About

plateVerb

This audio effect app offers 14 distinct plate reverb modes to add rich, seamless ambience to any sound. It provides in-depth controls for sculpting reverb, a 3-band EQ, and cross-platform preset sharing. Ideal for musicians and audio engineers seeking to enhance their mixes with lush, dynamic spatial effects.

Highlights
  • 14 distinct plate reverb models
  • Extensive sound sculpting controls
  • Built-in 3-band EQ
  • Preset manager with save/load
  • Cross-platform preset sharing
  • AUv3 compatible
Features
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Experience unparalleled versatility and depth with our cutting-edge Plate Reverb. Featuring 14 distinct plate modes, each meticulously crafted to deliver a spectrum of mesmerizing plate sounds, plateVerb infuses your audio with a luscious, seamless ambience that enhances any source it touches. Perfect for achieving shimmering, smooth, and beautiful ambience to ANY of your sounds. Unlock the full sonic potential of each mode with in-depth controls; Mix, Dampening, Ducking, Left/Right Repeats and Decay. Their three band EQ Section (Low, Mid, and High), and master controls (Master Volume & Pan). All settings can be saved and loaded in your sessions as well as crossplatform presets. All parameters offer automation control to get the most expressive sound. With 20 included presets and a revamped preset section, you'll be able to dial in any space with ease. Features - 14 Plate Reverb Models; ranging from early/vintage styles to creatively inspiring and modern/futuristic - Over 16 In-depth controls to sculpt your reverbs, including: Pre Delay, Decay, Damping, Repeat Speed, Ducking, and more! - Built-in 3-band EQ section for additional sonic character control - Preset Manager with Save, Save As, Rename, and Delete functionality - Over 20 Factory presets, including both Send and Insert styles - Cross-platform support: presets can be shared between iOS and macOS & Windows - AUv3 compatible with your favorite AU Host apps such as Garageband, AUM, Cubasis, and more! Plate Modes: redPlate - Immerse your audio in the rich, original plateVerb full-bodied resonance of a big plate sound. digiPlate - Experience the full-bodied depth of a big plate sound in a digital realm. shortPlate - Engage with a full-bodied, short plate sound that offers a classic touch of ambience. voxPlate - Explore the fullness of a big plate sound, designed to enhance vocal clarity. algoPlate - Dive into a world of algorithmically crafted big plate sound. vintagePlate - Step into the nostalgia of a vintage big plate sound. goldPlate - Experience the opulence of a full-bodied, gold-plated sound. Fifties Plate - Natural old school German made that made itself a staple in studios around the world. Early 80s Plate - Famously warm sound, one of the earlier creations from one of the American digital reverb creators of all time. Mid 80s Plate - The studio standard digital plate reverb found in studios across the world. Late 80s Plate - Natural digital style plate reverb, found on pretty much any source recorded in the 90s… and on! 90s Plate - A full bodied digital plate recreation from a less known, beast of a reverb processor. FX Plates - Effects based analog plate with a touch of weirdness for those situations that get weird. Swell Plates - A massive plate with a build up to perfection, great for pads, and ambient sound design.

About

L2 Aura

This audio effect plugin provides smooth compression for vocals, guitars, and keyboards. It offers precise control for leveling sound and dual-mono functionality for bus processing, ensuring a tight mix.

Highlights
  • Smooth compression for various instruments
  • Precise sound leveling
  • Dual-mono mode for bus control
  • Tube-driven output
  • Compress and limit modes
Features
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L2 Aura is simple to use, delivering the gentle, smooth compression to vocals, guitars, keyboards, basically everywhere. Level your screams with precision and keep them where you want them. Dual-mono feature gives you more control over your bus. Ideal for making sure the track stays tight in the mix. Key Features: - Tube-driven output - 2 modes (compress/limit) - Dual-mono mode Available in AUv3 and standalone

Screenshots

plateVerb4 screens
L2 Aura4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: L2 Aura at 4.6 against plateVerb's 4.0. L2 Aura also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 5 months). plateVerb's advantage is review sentiment (71% vs 60%) and price ($4.99 vs $5.99). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases 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

plateVerb costs $4.99 and L2 Aura $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

L2 Aura holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 8 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 71% of plateVerb's written reviews are positive against 60% of L2 Aura's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

plateVerb ships an update every 5 months, L2 Aura every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
plateVerb versus L2 Aura: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterplateVerbL2 Aura
Price$4.99 — better$5.99
Rating4.0 (7 ratings)4.6 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews71.4% of reviews — better60.0% of reviews
Number of ratings78 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size81 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOSC AudioAurora DSP

Customer experience

plateVerb

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative28.6%

L2 Aura

All ratings8 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral40.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

plateVerb

No in-app purchases

None

L2 Aura

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is plateVerb free?
plateVerb costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is L2 Aura free?
L2 Aura costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, plateVerb or L2 Aura?
L2 Aura is rated higher. plateVerb averages 4.0 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while L2 Aura averages 4.6 from 8 ratings.
Do plateVerb or L2 Aura have ads?
Neither plateVerb nor L2 Aura shows ads.
Which is updated more often, plateVerb or L2 Aura?
plateVerb ships an update every 5 months, and L2 Aura every 4 days. Most recently, plateVerb was updated on October 24, 2026 and L2 Aura on October 24, 2026.

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