Comparison

UK Chart History vs FinalFX

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

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About

UK Chart History

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Discover the complete history of UK #1 hits — from 1952 to the present day. UK Chart History brings seven decades of British music into one fast, beautifully organised library. Browse every song that reached #1 on the UK Singles Chart, dive into chart runs, and jump straight into listening with Apple Music. BROWSE & SEARCH • Explore 70+ years of every Single seen in the charts! • Search by artist, song title, or year • Filter by date range, month, peak position, or weeks on chart • Sort by date, artist, song, or chart performance (ascending/descending) • Open any track to see its full chart run FOR YOU — PERSONALISED RECOMMENDATIONS • Recommendations that adapt to what you view and play • Your top artists and favourite decades • Stats that track how you explore the charts DISCOVER • On This Day — see what was #1 on today’s date across the years • Browse by Decade — 1950s through 2020s • Explore artist pages with bios and complete #1 history (artist info via Wikipedia & MusicBrainz) FAVOURITES • Save tracks with a tap • Build your own collection of classic #1s • Quick access across the app APPLE MUSIC INTEGRATION • Preview tracks in-app • One-tap playback via Apple Music (subscription may be required) • Artwork for thousands of tracks OFFLINE FRIENDLY • Browse chart history even when you’re offline (internet required for artwork, bios, and playback) Share a track to friends, settle pub-quiz debates, or fall down a rabbit hole of British pop history — UK Chart History puts the story of the charts in your pocket. Download now and start exploring!

About

FinalFX

This audio effects plugin offers a suite of tools for mixing and mastering, including EQ, mid/side processing, and compression. It's designed for minimal latency and CPU usage, making it suitable for both studio and live sound applications.

Highlights
  • AUv3 effects plugin
  • Standalone and host compatible
  • Six-band EQ with mid/side processing
  • Mid/side stereo image control
  • Compressor/limiter with mix control
  • Low latency and CPU usage
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FinalFX (“final effects”) is an AUv3 effects plugin that can run standalone, or in any AUv3 compatible host such as Logic Pro, GarageBand or AUM. FinalFX currently runs on iOS (iPad & iPhone) and macOS (Intel & Silicon) and is available as a Universal Purchase from the Apple App Store. If you’re planning on using FinalFX on Mac / desktop, please ensure that your favourite DAW / host supports AUv3 (not just AU). Overview FinalFX is a collection of audio processors useful for mixing and mastering, often referred to as a “channel strip”. Typically you’d add FinalFX literally as your final effects on a stereo master or mix bus channel. FinalFX has been specifically designed to introduce no additional latency in the audio processing chain, and as the CPU load has also been minimised, it can be used in live sound applications. FinalFX comprises three main modules: EQ is a general purpose six band equaliser that can also process in mid / side mode. The frequencies and resonances for each band are fixed, so this EQ is more about subtle, overall tone-shaping, than surgical precision. For example, reducing bass or adding presence. The EQ’d signal can also be mixed with the original dry signal. MID / SIDE focusses on the stereo image with individual gain controls for the middle and sides content of stereo audio, as well as an overall width control which can reduce a stereo signal down to mono. COMPRESSOR / LIMITER adjusts final dynamics and loudness and comprises two compressors in series with variable threshold and ratios. The first compressor stage also has a mix control. This section also includes a variable soft / hard clipper stage and overall output volume control.

Screenshots

UK Chart History4 screens
FinalFX2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: FinalFX at 4 against UK Chart History's 2. FinalFX also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.2). UK Chart History's advantage is price ($2.99 vs $3.99). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

UK Chart History costs $2.99 and FinalFX $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
UK Chart History versus FinalFX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUK Chart HistoryFinalFX
Price$2.99 — better$3.99
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequency—Every 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS18.212.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size90 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKey Network Services LtdRob Jackson

In-app purchases

None

UK Chart History

No in-app purchases

None

FinalFX

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is UK Chart History free?
UK Chart History costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is FinalFX free?
FinalFX costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do UK Chart History or FinalFX have ads?
Neither UK Chart History nor FinalFX shows ads.

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