JULY vs LUFS SLIDER
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
JULY
This app faithfully emulates a classic 1980s polyphonic analog synthesizer. It meticulously models the original's circuits, offering its warm sound and signature chorus effect in a software format. It functions as both an AUv3 plugin and a standalone application.
- Faithful emulation of iconic 1980s polyphonic analog synth
- Detailed circuit modeling
- Warm DCO sound
- Silky filter
- Unmistakable chorus effect
- AUv3 plugin and standalone operation
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JULY is a faithful emulation of one of the most iconic polyphonic analog synthesizers from the early 1980s. We spent months living with the original, studying every quirk and charm, from the warm, steady DCO to the silky filter and that unmistakable chorus, then modeled its circuits in detail to bring its soul into software. Available as AUv3 and Standalone
LUFS SLIDER
Adjust LUFS values for mastering audio with individual compressor, limiter, and gain controls. Features a versatile equalizer with simple or 12-band modes and includes presets for efficient workflow.
- LUFS value adjustment
- Individual compressor, limiter, gain controls
- Presets included
- Simple LOW, MID, HIGH EQ
- 12-band EQ mode
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マスタリングではLUFS値を調整できるのが特徴です。コンプレッサー、リミッター、ゲインの調整を個別できる他、プリセットも搭載しています。 イコライザーはシンプルなLOW、MID、HIGHの他、12バンドのモードと切り替え出来ます。 Mastering is characterized by the ability to adjust the LUFS value. In addition to being able to adjust the compressor, limiter, and gain individually, it is also equipped with presets. In addition to the simple LOW, MID, and HIGH, the equalizer can switch between 12-band modes. The equalizer can simply adjust LOW, MID, and HIGH.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: JULY at 73% against LUFS SLIDER's 0%. JULY also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.5). LUFS SLIDER's advantage is price ($0.49 vs $19.99) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 6 weeks). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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
JULY costs $19.99 and LUFS SLIDER $0.49 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
JULY ships an update every 6 weeks, LUFS SLIDER every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | JULY | LUFS SLIDER |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $19.99 | $0.49 — better |
| Rating | 4.7 (15 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 72.7% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 15 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 26.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 28 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | AudioThing Ltd. | YUKIO TOKIWA |
Customer experience
JULY
LUFS SLIDER
In-app purchases
JULY
No in-app purchases
LUFS SLIDER
No in-app purchases
