JAX Squasher vs Accelerando
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
JAX Squasher
This audio processing tool maximizes loudness and compresses audio with simple controls. It offers transparent limiting and can be used across various Apple devices and compatible music production software.
- Self-adjusting loudness maximization
- Simple input gain and threshold adjustment
- Transparent limiting and loudness compression
- MIDI automation for parameters
- Universal app for Apple Silicon devices
- Scalable to any screen size
- Inbuilt preset management
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The JAX Squasher is a self adjusting loudness maximizing limiter with super easy adjustment. Just increase the input gain or tweak the threshold parameter up to the desired level. Very short attack and release times can produce harmonic distortion but the effect is intended to be used for transparent limiting / loudness compression results. Online manual: https://audio.digitster.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/JAX-Essential-Series-Squasher.pdf Demonstration video: https://youtu.be/snVg-0QrZJc Use the same AudioUnits (AUv3) across all Apple Silicon devices, including the iPhone, the Apple Vision Pro and the Mac (M1/2/3/4). Native MacOS apps like GarageBand, MainStage 3 and Logic Pro are supported. Any 3rd-party AUv3 supporting host should be able to host the plugin too. The hosts must support Apples standards for MIDI enabled effect processors. MIDI automation is inbuilt. Just select the MIDI Controller for the desired automation parameter. Multiple assignments are possible. All audio unit parameters are exposed for direct AU automation. JAX Essential Series have the following key features : - ultra efficient with low memory footprint, made for stacking up - fully scalable to any screen size, based on vector drawing - freely MIDI assignable parameters and control - all effects can be mixed to the audio with any amount - inbuilt preset management and factory sets - upwards compatible with older devices and iOS versions - available on all Apple Silicon platforms, iOS, iPadOS, macOS and visionOS with one release and price More infos can be found on our support website https://audio.digitster.net For advanced usage (i.e. mastering and exciting), we recommend to select the chorus from our SELECTIVE RANGE SERIES, which allows to limit the frequency range for audio processing. This build is truly 'universal', meaning, the audio unit is available for: - MacOS (Apple Silicon) - iOS (all actual iPhones) - iPadOS (all actual iPads) - visionOS (Apple Vision Pro) ( AudioUnits (AUv3) are app extensions, requiring an audio host application to perform. ) OS requirements: MacOS 10.15++ iOS 14.0++
Accelerando
This music player dynamically adjusts song tempo to match your physical activity. It integrates with popular music services and local files, offering a personalized listening experience for workouts and commutes.
- Real-time music speed adjustment
- GPS-based tempo control
- SoundCloud integration
- iTunes library access
- Local audio file support
- Background playback
- Customizable presets
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Accelerando is a revolutionary music player that automatically adjusts playback speed based on your movement. Perfect for running and other activities. Features: • Real-time music speed adjustment based on GPS • Access to millions of tracks from SoundCloud • Access to your iTunes music library • Supported local audio files: .m4a, .mp3, .flac, .wav, .aiff, .aif, .aifc, .caf, .aac, .mp4, .m4p, .m4b, .3gp, .3g2, .amr, .ac3, .eac3, .mp1, .mp2, .au, .snd • Background playback with lock screen controls • Simple playlist organization • 3 customizable presets (music tempo & movement speed) • Speed unit selection The run, bicycle, and car presets work exactly the same - you can use them for any type of activity. Whether you're warming up or sprinting, Accelerando keeps your music in sync with your pace! Do not use this app while driving a vehicle. This application is designed to be used only as a passenger. Safety is important.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Accelerando at Free against JAX Squasher's $5.99. JAX Squasher's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On rating, ratings volume and ads 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
Accelerando is free to download; JAX Squasher costs $5.99 up front. Accelerando sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. JAX Squasher asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.0 for JAX Squasher against 4.0 for Accelerando. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 3 respectively.
| Parameter | JAX Squasher | Accelerando |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $5.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.0 (4 ratings) | 4.0 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | — | Every 4 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jens Guell | ALBEDO JACEK FRANKOWSKI |
Customer experience
JAX Squasher
Accelerando
In-app purchases
JAX Squasher
No in-app purchases
Accelerando
- Full version$6.99
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