Comparison

L2 Aura vs shortReverse

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

Head to head
About

L2 Aura

This audio effect plugin provides smooth compression for vocals, guitars, and keyboards. It offers precise control for leveling sound and dual-mono functionality for bus processing, ensuring a tight mix.

Highlights
  • Smooth compression for various instruments
  • Precise sound leveling
  • Dual-mono mode for bus control
  • Tube-driven output
  • Compress and limit modes
Features
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L2 Aura is simple to use, delivering the gentle, smooth compression to vocals, guitars, keyboards, basically everywhere. Level your screams with precision and keep them where you want them. Dual-mono feature gives you more control over your bus. Ideal for making sure the track stays tight in the mix. Key Features: - Tube-driven output - 2 modes (compress/limit) - Dual-mono mode Available in AUv3 and standalone

About

shortReverse

This music app allows real-time audio signal reversal as an AUv3 plugin effect. It's designed for DJs and music producers to manipulate sound on compatible devices.

Highlights
  • Real-time audio reversal
  • AUv3 plugin effect
  • DJ tool functionality
  • Stereo output support
  • Works with AUv3 hosts
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Concept: The app is a kind of DJ tools and works as AUv3 plugin effect. Usage: The user can reverse an incoming audio signal in real-time while pushing the button. Note: Button automation in DAW is not supported. System Requirements: stereo output: just plug headphone/mic or audio interface. AUv3 host

Screenshots

L2 Aura4 screens
shortReverse1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: shortReverse at 100% against L2 Aura's 60%. shortReverse also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and price ($1.99 vs $7.99). On ratings volume, ads, 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

L2 Aura costs $7.99 and shortReverse $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

shortReverse holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of L2 Aura's written reviews are positive against 100% of shortReverse's.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
L2 Aura versus shortReverse: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterL2 AurashortReverse
Price$7.99$1.99 — better
Rating4.6 (8 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings8 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 4 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAurora DSPSatoshi Kajii

Customer experience

L2 Aura

All ratings8 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral40.0%
Negative0.0%

shortReverse

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

L2 Aura

No in-app purchases

None

shortReverse

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is L2 Aura free?
L2 Aura costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is shortReverse free?
shortReverse costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, L2 Aura or shortReverse?
shortReverse is rated higher. L2 Aura averages 4.6 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while shortReverse averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do L2 Aura or shortReverse have ads?
Neither L2 Aura nor shortReverse shows ads.

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