DSP vs DS18 iDSP
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DSP
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DSP-X is an app debugging software for car audio devices, which adjusts various parameters of the device through Bluetooth connection.
DS18 iDSP
Control specific digital sound processor models with a user-friendly interface. Adjust audio settings like routing, gain, crossover, and equalization in real-time. Includes a demo mode for learning and battery/limiter monitoring.
- Channel Routing
- Gain Control (General & Channel)
- Crossover Settings
- Limiter & Equalizer Adjustments
- Time Alignment
- Configurable Memories
- Battery & Limiter Monitoring
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This application is designed to control only these DSP models: i48DSP, i26DSP and i24DSP. Now with a simple and intuitive interface you can manage your sound system completely using the following settings: • Channels Routing • General Gain • Channels Gain • Crossover • Limiter • Input Equalizer • Output Equalizer • Phase Selector • Time Alignment • Configurable Memories • Battery Monitoring • Limiter Monitoring Through a didactic and intuitive interface, it is possible do all the DSP configurations from this App using a smartphone or tablet, making easier the system adjustments, it can be done from your audio system in real time and there is a demo mode for the people who don't have some experience with this yet and can learn how it works.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: DS18 iDSP at 12.2 against DSP's 15.0. On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
DSP ships an update every 9 months, DS18 iDSP every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DSP | DS18 iDSP |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Every 6 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 12.2 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 62 MB | 59 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Guang Dong Sound Power | SPIRIT LLC |
In-app purchases
DSP
No in-app purchases
DS18 iDSP
No in-app purchases
