# Superior Drive vs Dial Upstrum

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Superior Drive | Dial Upstrum |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $12.99 | **$3.99** |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/superior-drive/id6745561803/reviews)** | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dial-upstrum/id6746068214/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 91 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Reinarc LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1469876288) | [Dave Sapien Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/430607180) |

## What reviewers say

### Superior Drive

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/superior-drive/id6745561803)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Dial Upstrum

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dial-upstrum/id6746068214)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*