Comparison

Zen AutoPan vs Hyper Boost (Legacy)

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

Head to head
About

Zen AutoPan

This AUv3 stereo movement tool offers dynamic panning effects for music production and sound design. Sculpt your audio with multiple LFO shapes and an intuitive XY pad for real-time creative control. Seamlessly integrate with compatible DAWs on iOS devices.

Highlights
  • Multiple LFO Shapes
  • Intuitive XY Pad
  • Adjustable Stereo Width
  • AUv3 Compatibility
  • Optimized for iOS
  • 3D Visuals
Features
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FX Forms #002 - Zen AutoPan from Wild Surmise Music, second offering in the series of AUv3 FX plugins. Note: This needs a compatible DAW App such as Logic Pro, AUM, Cubasis, Garageband etc to use the AUv3 plugin. Zen AutoPan is not merely a tool, but an invitation to dance with the rhythm of the universe. Designed with the meticulous care of a Zen garden, this AUv3 app is a portal to experiencing the dynamic interplay of sound and silence. As Alan Watts might say, it allows you to "play" with your music, weaving the fabric of stereo panning effects into the tapestry of auditory experience. In the act of creating or enhancing sound, Zen AutoPan becomes a partner in the dance of existence, moving with the effortless grace of a leaf on a breeze. It's here, in the realm of music production and sound design, that Zen AutoPan offers a reflection of the universe's own symphony, inviting you to partake in the cosmic play of sound and silence, movement and stillness. Features: - Multiple LFO Shapes: Choose from sine, square, sawtooth, and random LFO shapes to sculpt your sound. - Intuitive XY Pad: Control the depth and speed of your stereo panning effects with an easy-to-use XY pad, allowing for real-time adjustments and creative expression. - Width Control: Adjust the stereo width to go from subtle spatial enhancements to full stereo sweeps, giving your tracks a larger-than-life presence. - Versatile Use: Ideal for music production, live performances, and sound design projects. - AUv3 Compatibility: Seamlessly integrates with your favorite DAW or music production app, offering flexibility and ease of use. - Optimized for iOS: Crafted specifically for the iOS environment, Zen AutoPan ensures a stable, high-performance experience on your favorite devices. 3D Visuals leverage SceneKit and Metal Shaders providing good visual performance on iOS devices and can also be turned off in the info menu.

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

Screenshots

Zen AutoPan1 screens
Hyper Boost (Legacy)3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Zen AutoPan at 4.6 against Hyper Boost (Legacy)'s 3.9. Zen AutoPan also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and review sentiment (80% vs 50%). Hyper Boost (Legacy)'s advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 13 months). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Hyper Boost (Legacy) sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Zen AutoPan asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Zen AutoPan holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 7 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Zen AutoPan's written reviews are positive against 50% of Hyper Boost (Legacy)'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Zen AutoPan ships an update every 13 months, Hyper Boost (Legacy) every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and August 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Zen AutoPan versus Hyper Boost (Legacy): the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZen AutoPanHyper Boost (Legacy)
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (14 ratings) — better3.9 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings14 — better7
Update frequencyEvery 13 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTom PowerSketch Audio, LLC

Customer experience

Zen AutoPan

All ratings9 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

Hyper Boost (Legacy)

All ratings7 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative28.6%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

Zen AutoPan

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Hyper Boost (Legacy)

One-time2
  • Two-Week TrialFree
  • Full Unlock$24.99

Questions

Is Zen AutoPan free?
Zen AutoPan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hyper Boost (Legacy) free?
Hyper Boost (Legacy) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Zen AutoPan or Hyper Boost (Legacy)?
Zen AutoPan is rated higher. Zen AutoPan averages 4.6 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Hyper Boost (Legacy) averages 3.9 from 7 ratings.
Do Zen AutoPan or Hyper Boost (Legacy) have ads?
Neither Zen AutoPan nor Hyper Boost (Legacy) shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Zen AutoPan or Hyper Boost (Legacy)?
Zen AutoPan ships an update every 13 months, and Hyper Boost (Legacy) every 3 months. Most recently, Zen AutoPan was updated on September 9, 2026 and Hyper Boost (Legacy) on August 25, 2026.

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