# GtrEQ vs Tapko Lift

The clearest difference is device support: GtrEQ at 4 against Tapko Lift's 2. GtrEQ also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). Tapko Lift's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $1.99). On rating, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

GtrEQ costs $1.99 and Tapko Lift $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for GtrEQ against 5.0 for Tapko Lift. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GtrEQ | Tapko Lift |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **$0.99** |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gtreq/id6753975652/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tapko-lift/id6769138872/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 12 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rob Jackson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1072346998) | [David Lars Guva](https://appshunter.io/developer/1887879459) |

## What reviewers say

### GtrEQ

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gtreq/id6753975652)

This audio effect plugin is designed for guitarists to sculpt their tone with a 5-band EQ. It also features a "Buzz Kill" filter to reduce mains hum noise without significantly impacting the original guitar sound.

**Highlights:** 5-band EQ for guitar tone sculpting, Interactive EQ bands, Optional "Buzz Kill" filter for mains hum, Adjustable buzz reduction level, Output gain trim control, AUv3 compatible

**In-app purchases:** none


### Tapko Lift

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tapko-lift/id6769138872)

This audio plugin provides an instant volume boost for live guitar performances on iPhone and iPad. It's designed to make your guitar stand out in the mix without altering your core tone, featuring a simple interface and adjustable boost levels.

**Highlights:** Instant volume lift for solos, Tap to latch, hold for momentary boost, 0 to +12 dB boost control, Three character modes: Lift, Heavy, Reach, AUv3 host parameter support, Lightweight, focused interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GtrEQ free?

GtrEQ costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Tapko Lift free?

Tapko Lift costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, GtrEQ or Tapko Lift?

GtrEQ and Tapko Lift are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do GtrEQ or Tapko Lift have ads?

Neither GtrEQ nor Tapko Lift 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.*