Comparison

Superior Drive vs Dial Upstrum

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

Head to head
About

Superior Drive

This app uses advanced modeling to recreate the sound of classic overdrive pedals. It integrates with music production apps on iOS and offers intuitive controls for tone shaping. Experience authentic analog warmth with digital precision for your music.

Highlights
  • Parametric NAM Engine
  • AUv3 Compatibility
  • User-Friendly Interface
  • Low Latency Performance
  • Authentic Analog Tone
Features
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Experience the warmth and character of classic overdrive with Superior Drive, a state-of-the-art AUv3-compatible plugin. Utilizing parametric Neural Amp Modeling (NAM), Superior Drive captures the essence of iconic mid-boosted overdrive tones, delivering authentic analog feel with digital precision. Key Features: Parametric NAM Engine: Accurate modeling of classic overdrive characteristics. AUv3 Compatibility: Seamless integration with iOS/iPadOS DAWs like GarageBand, AUM, and Cubasis. User-Friendly Interface: Intuitive controls for Drive, Level, and Tone. Low Latency: Responsive performance suitable for live and studio settings. Whether you're crafting solos or adding grit to your rhythm, Superior Drive offers versatile overdrive tones for modern musicians.

About

Dial Upstrum

Transform classic modem sounds into a unique musical instrument. Explore phase and pitch variations to create distinctive audio and visuals, and integrate with AUv3 hosts for advanced music production.

Highlights
  • Play 56k modem handshake sounds as an instrument
  • Adjust phase and pitch of sounds
  • Modify visuals alongside audio
  • AUv3 plugin support
  • Inspired by ZX Plectrum
Features
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Boot up that beige box, hear the sweet symphony of your 56k modem screeching into life, and prepare to surf the information superhighway like it's 1999! Play the 56k DialUp handshake sounds as a musical instrument on your iPhone or iPad! Change the modem sounds (and visuals) phase and pitch to make some weird, wonderful and familiar sounds! Plugin to your favourite AUv3 host and make unique music unlike anything else. Log on. Dial in. Based on the critically acclaimed ZX Plectrum! (but with more sounds and flexibility!) What people say about ZX Plectrum: "As seen on TV" on Dara O Briain's Go 8 Bit Used by multi-Platinum band Placebo in their live events. "ZX Plectrum lets you make music Spectrum style on your iPhone" pocket-lint.com "Utterly pointless but also utterly engaging" bamm.tv "For Nostlagia lovers of a very specific demographic this will sound like heaven" calmdowntom.com "The Greatest iPad App of ALL TIME" conoroneill.net

Screenshots

Superior Drive4 screens
Dial Upstrum4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Superior Drive at 100% against Dial Upstrum's 0%. Superior Drive also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.7) and device support (4 vs 2). Dial Upstrum's advantage is price ($3.99 vs $12.99). 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

Superior Drive costs $12.99 and Dial Upstrum $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Superior Drive holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Superior Drive's written reviews are positive against 0% of Dial Upstrum's.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Superior Drive versus Dial Upstrum: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSuperior DriveDial Upstrum
Price$12.99$3.99 — better
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better3.7 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings33
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size91 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperReinarc LLCDave Sapien Ltd.

Customer experience

Superior Drive

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

Dial Upstrum

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Superior Drive

No in-app purchases

None

Dial Upstrum

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Superior Drive free?
Superior Drive costs $12.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dial Upstrum free?
Dial Upstrum costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Superior Drive or Dial Upstrum?
Superior Drive is rated higher. Superior Drive averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Dial Upstrum averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.
Do Superior Drive or Dial Upstrum have ads?
Neither Superior Drive nor Dial Upstrum shows ads.

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