PhaseII vs SpotRadar
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PhaseII
This audio effect plugin offers a dual stereo phaser with a vintage sound. It allows for independent phasing engines in parallel or series, with selectable modes for subtle to extreme effects. Controls include rate, depth, width, drive, and mix for versatile sound shaping.
- Dual stereo phasing engines
- Parallel and series processing modes
- Selectable effect modes (subtle to extreme)
- Adjustable rate, depth, and width
- Optional drive for analog warmth
- Soft limiting to prevent clipping
- Mix control for wet/dry balance
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PhaseII Dual Stereo Phaser Plugin (AUv3) PhaseII is an audio effect plugin that can run standalone, or in any AU compatible host application such as Logic Pro, GarageBand or AUM. Overview PhaseII is a dual stereo phasing machine with a vintage vibe! As well as traditional super-wide stereo phasing effects, PhaseII can also produce all manner of swirly modulated goodness by running the independent phasing engines in parallel or series. Selectable modes allow quick access to finely-tuned settings under the hood that "just work", from subtle to extreme - just the thing if you find some phasers to be overly complex with too many parameters! Set Rate and Depth to taste, adjust the stereo Width, then you can even add some gritty Drive for some "analog" warmth. Controls Active - Bypasses the effect (Off) or selects one of the following processing modes: Stereo - Two independent phasers for the left and right channel, with LFOs 90 degrees out of phase for a stereo effect, determined by the Width control. Parallel - Two independent stereo phasers for the incoming audio, which are then summed together at the output stage. The LFOs for each of the four phasers are 90 degrees out of phase for a stereo effect, determined by the Width control. Series - Two independent stereo phasers with Phase I processing incoming audio, which is then passed on to Phase II for a double-helping of phasey goodness at the output stage! This is potentially the most dramatic phasing effect, especially with the Width set to maximum as each of the four phaser LFOs are 90 degrees out of phase. The following controls apply to each phase stage, referred to as Phase I or Phase II: Phase I/II - Toggles the Phase I or Phase II processing engine On or Off. Rate - Sets the rate of the phaser LFO in Hz. Depth - Sets the depth of the phase effect. Mode - Selects one of four different modes. Each mode configures several "under the hood" settings - think of each mode as a mini preset for internal parameters. Modes range from subtle (I) to extreme! (IV). The following controls are global: Width - Adjusts the stereo width from super-wide to monophonic. Note this only adjusts the "wet" phased sound so your original stereo image remains intact for the "dry" signal. Drive - Applies an optional amount of warm overdrive to the phaser processing only, for a bit of a vintage vibe! Mix - Balances the processed audio with the incoming / dry signal. At zero, the output is totally dry, and at 100%, the output is totally wet and phased to the max! The phasing effect can sometimes create loud resonant frequency peaks that could result in clipping. To protect against this, soft limiting is applied at both the phasing processing stage and at the final summed output. If the input levels are high, this can add to the "analog" like sound of PhaseII when compression and saturation occurs. About The UI Not everyone likes the UIs of my latest (2025) plugins - I get it. However, the simplistic and generic approach allows me to (a) 99% focus on the DSP, sound quality and CPU performance, and (b) significantly reduce the development (and potential maintenance) time, which is reflected in my pricing. For more info and support please visit: www.waverley-instruments.com/robjackson
SpotRadar
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SpotRadar helps you discover live music, events, and local radio-style broadcasts happening around you. Open the app to explore a live map of nearby music activity, see what’s happening in your area, and follow the sounds, people, and places that match your taste. With Spot Radar, you can: Discover nearby live music events on an interactive map Explore local stations and creator broadcasts See what’s playing now and what’s coming up next Follow listeners, stations, and venues you like Preview music and event details before heading out Use location-based discovery to find music happening around you Browse publicly or create an account for a more personalised experience Whether you're looking for a last-minute gig, a new local venue, or the sound of your city in real time, Spot Radar helps you connect with music as it happens. Why people use Spot Radar Spot Radar is built for music fans who want discovery to feel live, local, and social. Instead of scrolling endlessly, you can open the map, see what’s nearby, and start exploring. Account & privacy You can browse parts of the experience publicly, and create an account to unlock personalised features. Location is used to power nearby discovery and improve the relevance of music, stations, and event information shown in the app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: PhaseII at $1.99 against SpotRadar's $9.99. PhaseII also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.6). On ads and in-app purchases 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
PhaseII costs $1.99 and SpotRadar $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | PhaseII | SpotRadar |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 — better | $9.99 |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 20 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Rob Jackson | Thomas Richardson |
In-app purchases
PhaseII
No in-app purchases
SpotRadar
No in-app purchases









