Comparison

sub808 vs 4i Player

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

Head to head
About

sub808

Create powerful sub-bass sounds with this intuitive instrument app. Explore analog-inspired flavors, fine-tune saturation, and sculpt your basslines with versatile envelope and shaper controls. Compatible across devices for seamless production.

Highlights
  • 50 Factory Presets
  • 4 Analog Flavors
  • 8 Saturation Modes
  • Filter Cutoff & Glide
  • Handcrafted Envelope & Shaper
  • Cross-platform Compatibility
Features
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Sub atomic bass. Anywhere. For any mix. sub808 is the end result of countless hours dialing in and perfecting the perfect 808 - so you don’t have to! Experience the instant power of sub808 in your productions and sculpt your bass into something uniquely yours with our intuitive interface, all within moments. At its core, sub808 includes 50 Factory Presets, featuring 4 distinct flavors: Smooth, Tape, Gritty, and Nasty. Each flavor comes with its own unique analog character, providing excellent starting points for your creativity. Fine-tune these sounds to perfection with 8 Saturation modes, offering precise control over drive and mix levels. Smooth Easy-To-Dial-in Filter Cutoff & Glide Times: Experience enhanced versatility with a filter cutoff featuring both pre and post saturation modes, enabling you to position your filter precisely within the signal chain. Elevate your bass playability with the added convenience of an easily adjustable glide function, facilitating seamless pitch bending between your bass lines for added depth and expression. Handcrafted Envelope and Shaper: We’ve dialed in a customized amp envelope, giving you just what you need: Attack & Release. To complement this further, a specialized transient shaper that can sculpt your sound from a smooth bass pad, to PUNCH kick drum sound with ease. Collaborate, Anytime, Anywhere, on Any Machine: Wether you have a fleet of production machines, or if you collaborate with music makers around the world, we have you covered with cross-platform compatibility & presets to make switching between any machine fast and easy. Features - 50 Factory Presets covering multiple genres - 4 distinct Flavors with baked in Analog goodness - 8 Saturation Modes w/ Drive & Mix Controls - Punch Control for Smooth or Punchy bass - Sound sculpting Glide & Attack/Release Controls - Preset Manager included for saving, editing, and loading different presets - Standalone app and AUv3 included

About

4i Player

Features
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Experience music like never before with 4i Player, the ultimate high-performance player built for independent tracks and official music videos. Whether you are discovering new releases, curating your personal queue, or switching seamlessly between audio and video modes, 4i Player keeps your media flowing without interruption. Designed with a sleek, modern layout, 4i Player delivers crystal-clear audio, smooth HD video streaming, and full background playback so your favorite songs never miss a beat. KEY FEATURES Audio & Video Switch: Toggle between track audio and HD music videos with a single tap, picking up right where you left off. Synced Lyrics: Sing along or follow your favorite tracks with real-time, synchronized lyrics. Smart Up-Next Queue: Keep the music going with intuitive auto-queueing and seamless background playback. Custom Playlists: Build, manage, and edit custom playlists on the fly to fit every mood or activity. Lightning-Fast Search: Find trending releases, hidden gems, albums, and independent artists in seconds. Global Mini-Player: Effortlessly control playback from anywhere in the app. External Speaker Support: Enjoy seamless connectivity with home speakers and Sonos integration.

Screenshots

sub8084 screens
4i Player4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: 4i Player at Free against sub808's $9.99. 4i Player also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 6 months). sub808's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

4i Player is free to download; sub808 costs $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

sub808 ships an update every 6 months, 4i Player every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
sub808 versus 4i Player: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parametersub8084i Player
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating4.2 (10 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings10 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size150 MB37 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperOSC AudioNiels Brinch

In-app purchases

None

sub808

No in-app purchases

None

4i Player

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is sub808 free?
sub808 costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is 4i Player free?
4i Player is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do sub808 or 4i Player have ads?
Neither sub808 nor 4i Player shows ads.
Which is updated more often, sub808 or 4i Player?
sub808 ships an update every 6 months, and 4i Player every 9 days. Most recently, sub808 was updated on September 23, 2026 and 4i Player on September 30, 2026.

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