Comparison

GL vs Spatial Audio Preview

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

Head to head
About

GL

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GL-Configurator is an app for configuring a GunterLINQ Bluetooth device. Supported GunterLINQ devices: * Type 1 : Universal version, up to 8 buttons over two 5-pins M8 connector. * Type 3 : Compatible with RNS remote switches, up to 8 buttons over two 3-pins and one 4-pins M8 connector. Features: * Displays device information. * Change the remote button layout. * Set the keyboard layout for easier entry of key combinations. * Set the device its active preset. * Define presets for different apps. * Define commands for switching between apps. * Test, validate your remote buttons configuration. * Import (restore) and export (backup) of a configuration from or to file. * Multiple devices can be connected at once. * Keep a list of configurations. * Off-the-bike configuration: modify a configuration for later uploading to the device. * A virtual device can be created for the purpose of testing the app or off-the-bike configuration. * The app supports iPhone and iPad, dark mode, portrait and landscape.

About

Spatial Audio Preview

Features
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Spatial Audio Preview is a focused tool for hearing exactly how Apple's spatial audio renderer handles your files. Load any audio or video file and switch between Apple's Music and Movie spatial rendering profiles in real time. Spatial Audio Preview reads your file's true format — sample rate, bit depth, channel count, and channel layout, including Dolby Atmos and multichannel surround layouts — and shows you exactly what's playing. The app also tells you whether your connected output (AirPods, Beats, or other accessories) actually supports spatial audio rendering, so you always know if what you're hearing is spatialized or just raw channels being played back. Features: • Switch between Music and Movie spatial rendering modes on the fly — the same modes used by Apple Music, Apple TV, and more. • View info on the current file, such as sample rate, bit depth, channels, and layout. • Play back audio in several channel layouts, including stereo, surround, and Dolby Atmos. • See if your device and headphones support spatial audio playback. • Background playback with lock screen and Control Center controls allow you to listen with the device locked or unlocked. • Spatial Audio Preview is built with accessibility in mind with a VoiceOver-first interface. Spatial Audio Preview doesn't collect, transmit, or store any of your data. Everything happens on your device. Supported file types: • WAV • AIFF • CAF • M4A • MP4 • MOV Supported channel layouts: • Mono • Stereo • Quadraphonic • 5.0 • 5.1 • 6.0 • 6.1 • 7.1 • 5.1.2 • 5.1.4 • 7.1.2 • 7.1.4 • 9.1.6 • Dolby Atmos (E-AC-3) • Dolby Digital (AC-3)

Screenshots

GL4 screens
Spatial Audio Preview3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Spatial Audio Preview at 16.0 against GL's 18.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 4 level
GL versus Spatial Audio Preview: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGLSpatial Audio Preview
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB939 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGunter Van HauweLevi Thomas Gobin

In-app purchases

None

GL

No in-app purchases

None

Spatial Audio Preview

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GL free?
GL is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Spatial Audio Preview free?
Spatial Audio Preview is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do GL or Spatial Audio Preview have ads?
Neither GL nor Spatial Audio Preview shows ads.

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