Comparison

Sound Equalizer vs EQ

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

Head to head
About

Sound Equalizer

Customize your audio with this app's equalizer, allowing adjustments to bass, midrange, and treble. Unlock advanced features like an AI Mixer for intelligent sound optimization and premium presets with a Pro subscription.

Highlights
  • Adjust bass, midrange, and treble
  • ±6dB EQ slider range
  • AI Mixer for intelligent sound adjustments
  • Premium presets
  • Play, pause, and restart tracks
  • Load music from device
  • Visualize playback with album artwork
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Enhance your music listening experience with Sound Equalizer, a powerful audio tool that lets you customize your sound. Adjust bass, midrange, and treble levels within a ±6dB range to suit your preferences. For even greater control, unlock the full EQ slider range, premium presets, and the AI Mixer with Sound Equalizer Pro. The AI Mixer intelligently adjusts your sound based on descriptions like "warm and bass-heavy" or "bright and crisp." You can also play, pause, and restart tracks seamlessly, load music directly from your device, and visualize playback with album artwork. Sound Equalizer Pro is available as an optional subscription, providing unlimited EQ adjustments, advanced presets, and AI-powered sound optimization. Download now and take full control of your audio experience. Terms Of Use can be found at: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy policy: https://ssaippi.github.io/soundeq.md

About

EQ

Features
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MusicPlayer3 is a high-performance player with a 4-band parametric EQ, designed to play audio from the Apple Music app’s library. Main Features • 4-Band Parametric Equalizer Freely adjust frequency, gain, and Q values. Supports Peak / Shelf switching. • Preset Function (5 types) Switch sounds with one tap. Save your own custom settings. • REVERB & DELAY functionality. • Advanced Library Search Search by song title, artist, album, or playlist and play instantly. • Playback Control Play, pause, and skip from the Control Center or lock screen. • Simple, Intuitive UI Realistic EQ knobs and sliders provide a smooth, satisfying feel. Recommended For • Those who want to fine-tune audio quality on their iPhone. • Those who enjoy switching presets by genre. • Those who want a more convenient way to manage the Apple Music library. • Those who want to learn how to use a parametric equalizer. All features are available free for 14 days after initial installation. After 14 days, a Premium subscription or purchase is required to continue using the app. • Subscription plans: Monthly or Annual (auto-renewal) • One-time purchase: Lifetime plan with permanent access Privacy Policy: https://yourdomain.com/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Notes & Limitations • This app plays songs saved in the Apple Music app library. • DRM-protected content (such as Apple Music streaming tracks) cannot be played. • When using iCloud Music Library, songs not downloaded to the device cannot be played. • The equalizer is effective only within this app and does not apply system-wide.

Screenshots

Sound Equalizer3 screens
EQ4 screens

Verdict

The call

Sound Equalizer and EQ are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

Both are free to download. Sound Equalizer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and EQ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Sound Equalizer versus EQ: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSound EqualizerEQ
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequency—Every 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.4 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSamuel IppischHTLab

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Sound Equalizer

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Pro$4.997 Days
  • Yearly Pro / 1st Week Free!7 Days trial$24.991 Year
1 purchases

EQ

One-time1
  • EQ-Player Lifetime Plan$1.99

Questions

Is Sound Equalizer free?
Sound Equalizer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is EQ free?
EQ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Sound Equalizer or EQ have ads?
Neither Sound Equalizer nor EQ shows ads.

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