# Dial Upstrum vs RedNova

The clearest difference is rating: RedNova at 5.0 against Dial Upstrum's 3.7. RedNova also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.0). Dial Upstrum's advantage is price ($3.99 vs $9.99) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Dial Upstrum costs $3.99 and RedNova $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

RedNova holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dial Upstrum | RedNova |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$3.99** | $9.99 |
| Rating | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dial-upstrum/id6746068214/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rednova-spatial-compressor/id6749191303/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 43 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dave Sapien Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/430607180) | [Simon Alexander](https://appshunter.io/developer/1789202493) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### RedNova

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rednova-spatial-compressor/id6749191303)

This audio plugin offers intelligent compression and spatial positioning for professional sound design. It adapts to your audio, allowing you to control dynamics and place sounds forward for presence or back for warmth. Transform recordings into spatially positioned compositions with intuitive controls.

**Highlights:** Intelligent adaptive compression, VCA compressor with analog saturation, Forward/back spatial positioning, Visual position orb feedback, Advanced sidechain control, AUv3 plugin format

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dial Upstrum free?

Dial Upstrum costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is RedNova free?

RedNova costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Dial Upstrum or RedNova?

RedNova is rated higher. Dial Upstrum averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while RedNova averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Dial Upstrum or RedNova have ads?

Neither Dial Upstrum nor RedNova 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.*