Comparison

Pitch Shift (Key Change) vs EQ560

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

Head to head
About

Pitch Shift (Key Change)

This music player allows real-time pitch shifting and a 31-band equalizer. It supports AUv3 effects, loop playback, and exporting processed audio. Import audio files from other apps or your music library.

Highlights
  • Real-time pitch shifting
  • 31-band equalizer
  • AUv3 effects support
  • A-B loop playback
  • Center Cancel/Emphasis
  • Audio file export
  • Background playback
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[ Important Notice ] With this version (7.0.0), we are ending regular updates for this app. You can continue using this app, but future development and updates will continue in 'Audio Unit Player', which includes this app's functionality. 'Audio Unit Player' is a free app that supports both speed and pitch adjustment and includes a 31-band equalizer with no band restrictions. Data Transfer: File information registered in this app is not transferred automatically to 'Audio Unit Player'. Use the Files app to manually copy any files you need."; ================================================ This app is a music player that can process the following effects in real time. - Pitch shift (-1 ~ +1 octave) - 31 band equalizer (required In-App Purchase) - Reverb - AUv3 (Audio Unit v3) host If you play a musical instrument or sing a song, this app should be supported by you higher / lower the pitch. [Function] - Perform pitch shift in real time (-12 - +12). - 31 bands EQ (Hz: 20, 25, 31.5, 40, 50, 63, 80, 100, 125, 160, 200, 250, 315, 400, 500, 630, 800, 1k, 1.25k, 1.6k, 2k, 2.5k, 3.15k, 4k, 5k, 6.3k, 8k, 10k, 12.5k, 16k, 20k). (Initiality, only 3 bands are available. It's possible to use 31 bands by In-App Purchase.) - EQ preset (Abundant Built-in Presets / Custom Presets) (required In-App Purchase). - Reverb: Adjustable decay time (Low freq, High freq) / 13 presets - Reverb preset (Built-in Presets / Custom Presets) - Can be used as an AUv3 host. - A-B loop playback. - Center Cancel / Center Emphasis. - Lch, Rch each mute. - Quick fast forward, rewind (specify the number of seconds). - Check and set current position graphically in wave view. - Supports Auto-Lock ON/OFF. - Supports background playback. - Supports export (file writing) function (Each effect (pitch/EQ) value set for each song is also reflected. The range specified in the loop section is output.) In addition to loading music data included in the standard "music" app, it also supports the function to import audio files from other apps ("Voice Memos" etc.). [How to import from "Voice Memos"] 1. Start the app "Voice Memos" and tap the mark "..." of the file to be imported from the list. 2. Tap "Share" on the sheet displayed from the bottom. 3. Tap "More" found by scrolling the displayed list of sharing destination apps to the right. 4. Select "Pitch Shift" if available. The file is copied to this app. ================================================ [Note 1] This application will not be able to read songs of the following formats. - Songs from Apple Music, iCloud, iTunes Match - Songs that are protected by digital copyright (DRM) [Note 2] Depending on the state of your device, your custom AUv3 effects may not appear in the list. As a solution, you can solve the problem by starting "GarageBand" once and restarting this app. ================================================

About

EQ560

This audio effect offers a 10-band graphic equalizer based on a classic American design. It provides precise filtering, high headroom, and unique "Proportional Q" for intuitive curve shaping. Use it standalone or as an AUv3 plugin in compatible music apps.

Highlights
  • 10-band graphic equalizer
  • Proportional Q design
  • AUv3 plugin support
  • Standalone mode
  • Stereo, Mid, Side EQ modes
  • Undo/Redo and A/B comparison
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EQ560 AUv3 plug-in — comes as time-limited Demo-version for you to try. It gives you 5 minutes of Free play time. (You can reload the EQ560 AUv3 plug-in as many times as you want, thereby you get the Demo period again and again.) Unlimited version of EQ560 AUv3 plug-in comes as In-App Purchase. The EQ560 based on Classic American EQ from the late '60s, the 10-band graphic equalizer features precision filtering and high headroom, ideal for signal enhancement. Features: • Standalone and AUv3 plug-in; • Precise port of Rack Extensions plug-in; • Modeled vintage EQ; • 10 bands of proprietary equalization; • Familiar graphics operation on one octave centers; • 12 dB of boost/cut per band; • «Proportional Q» narrows filter Q at extremes; • IN/OUT switch allows the user to bypass the Graphic EQ for before/after comparisons; • Stereo (Mono), Mid or Side EQ modes; • Undo/Redo; • A/B comparison; • 2x/4x/8x Upsampling; • Macro controllers; • Built-in Gain Match; • Scalable GUI. The curve shaping potential is unmatched, while unique Proportional Q design intuitively widens the filter bandwidth at lower boost/cut levels and narrows it at higher settings. The EQ560 extends the features of the original hardware and joins the flexibility of the digital world to the character of the analog processing. Allows you to choose between equalizer modes (Stereo, Mid, Side) and remove analogue saturation from the processing circuit to deliver pure digital sound. The EQ560 is handy when you need to make EQ adjustments on larger parts of the spectrum instead of a restricted area. Boosting or cutting several bands at once will radically alter the sound of a track, be it a thin, weak snare that needs low end or a dull vocal that needs to be opened up. To use EQ560 as a plug-in, you need an AUv3-compatible host app like GarageBand, Auria, AUM, Cubasis and more — EQ560 will appear in the list of Audio Unit extensions for effect plug-ins in the host app. The EQ560 is a great complement to the parametric EQ550 and EQ550b.

Screenshots

Pitch Shift (Key Change)2 screens
EQ5604 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Pitch Shift (Key Change) at 4.4 against EQ560's 3.7. EQ560's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ratings volume, 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

Both are free to download. Pitch Shift (Key Change) sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and EQ560 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

Pitch Shift (Key Change) holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 85 and 30 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of Pitch Shift (Key Change)'s written reviews are positive against 60% of EQ560's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pitch Shift (Key Change) ships an update every 2 months, EQ560 every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Pitch Shift (Key Change) versus EQ560: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPitch Shift (Key Change)EQ560
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (85 ratings) — better3.7 (30 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews60.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings85 — better30
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLoop-Sessions.LLC.RRS, OOO

Customer experience

Pitch Shift (Key Change)

All ratings85 ratings
Positive83.5%
Neutral3.5%
Negative12.9%
Written reviews62 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral12.9%
Negative37.1%

EQ560

All ratings30 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral3.3%
Negative30.0%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral5.0%
Negative35.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Pitch Shift (Key Change)

One-time2
  • 31 bands equalizer$0.99
  • Always remove banner ads.$2.99
1 purchases

EQ560

One-time1
  • RRS EQ560 Unlimited$4.99

Questions

Is Pitch Shift (Key Change) free?
Pitch Shift (Key Change) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is EQ560 free?
EQ560 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pitch Shift (Key Change) or EQ560?
Pitch Shift (Key Change) is rated higher. Pitch Shift (Key Change) averages 4.4 out of 5 from 85 ratings, while EQ560 averages 3.7 from 30 ratings.
Do Pitch Shift (Key Change) or EQ560 have ads?
Pitch Shift (Key Change) shows ads; EQ560 does not.
Which is updated more often, Pitch Shift (Key Change) or EQ560?
Pitch Shift (Key Change) ships an update every 2 months, and EQ560 every 2 weeks. Most recently, Pitch Shift (Key Change) was updated on October 22, 2026 and EQ560 on October 24, 2026.

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