Comparison

Hyper Boost (Legacy) vs HoRNetH76

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

Head to head
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

About

HoRNetH76

This audio plugin emulates a vintage FET compressor, offering classic warmth and modern versatility for music production. It provides precise control over compression, saturation, and signal levels, with features like "All Button Mode" and automatic gain compensation.

Highlights
  • Vintage FET compressor emulation
  • "All Button Mode" and five ratio settings
  • Analog amplifier emulation bypass
  • Automatic gain compensation
  • Adjustable input/output levels
  • Automatic and manual attack/release times
  • Parallel compression mix control
  • Variable oversampling
Features
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Unlock the true potential of your audio production with the HoRNet H76 compressor limiter plugin, designed to bring classic vintage sound and modern versatility right to your fingertips. This powerful tool is perfect for producers and engineers looking to add warmth, character, and precision to their mixes. Inspired by the timeless sound of a renowned vintage FET compressor, the HoRNet H76 faithfully captures its smooth, musical compression that suits any genre. What sets the HoRNet H76 apart is its comprehensive analog emulation. Every nuance of the original unit’s warmth and saturation is meticulously replicated, from the input and output transformers to the internal Class A amplifiers. This ensures that the plugin provides an authentic analog experience, enhancing your audio with the rich, classic tones of vintage gear. Key Features: - HoRNet H76 offers five distinct ratio settings, including the legendary “All Button Mode,” allowing you to tailor the compression to your needs, whether you’re after gentle compression or aggressive limiting. The built-in VU meter lets you monitor input, output, and gain reduction levels with precision, ensuring you always control your signal. -One of the standout features of the HoRNet H76 is its ability to bypass the compressor while keeping the analog amplifier emulation active. This gives you the option to use the plugin solely as an analog saturation tool. The automatic gain compensation feature ensures that volume changes caused by gain reduction are smoothly managed, providing a consistent output level without the need for manual adjustments. -Adjusting input and output levels is made easy with pre and post emulation controls, allowing you to precisely shape your signal path. The automatic input level setting helps you achieve the desired gain reduction effortlessly, saving you valuable time during mixing. You can also link input and output controls to maintain consistent signal levels, ensuring a smooth and balanced sound. -The HoRNet H76 offers both automatic and manual settings for attack and release times. This allows you to either let the plugin match the dynamics of your audio automatically or take full control and dial in the exact timing settings that your track requires. -For those who love parallel compression, the plugin includes a mix control to blend the compressed signal with the original, giving you even more creative options. To ensure pristine audio quality, the HoRNet H76 features variable oversampling, selectable from 2x to 8x with automatic settings. -The bypass button allows for quick A/B comparisons, while separate controls for analog emulation and noise allows you to customize your sound further -The HoRNet H76 includes convenient load and save buttons for managing your presets, making it easy to recall your favorite settings or experiment with new ones. Additionally, the plugin comes with 13 factory presets that cover the most common compression uses, providing a great starting point for your projects. The HoRNet H76 compressor limiter plugin is the ultimate tool for achieving professional-grade compression and limiting, enhanced with authentic analog warmth. Elevate your productions with unparalleled control and flexibility. Whether you’re working on music, film scores, or broadcast audio, the HoRNet H76 will become an indispensable part of your workflow.

Screenshots

Hyper Boost (Legacy)3 screens
HoRNetH764 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: HoRNetH76 at 100% against Hyper Boost (Legacy)'s 50%. HoRNetH76 also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.9) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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 and HoRNetH76 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

HoRNetH76 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Hyper Boost (Legacy)'s written reviews are positive against 100% of HoRNetH76's.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Hyper Boost (Legacy) versus HoRNetH76: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHyper Boost (Legacy)HoRNetH76
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (7 ratings)5.0 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings7 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSketch Audio, LLCHoRNet SRL

Customer experience

Hyper Boost (Legacy)

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

HoRNetH76

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Hyper Boost (Legacy)

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

HoRNetH76

One-time1
  • full version$9.99

Questions

Is Hyper Boost (Legacy) free?
Hyper Boost (Legacy) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HoRNetH76 free?
HoRNetH76 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Hyper Boost (Legacy) or HoRNetH76?
HoRNetH76 is rated higher. Hyper Boost (Legacy) averages 3.9 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while HoRNetH76 averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.
Do Hyper Boost (Legacy) or HoRNetH76 have ads?
Neither Hyper Boost (Legacy) nor HoRNetH76 shows ads.

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