Comparison

Hyper Boost vs Tapko Cleaner

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

Head to head
About

Hyper Boost

Enhance your audio with a versatile two-band tone control and a powerful soft clipper. Achieve bold saturation or precise mix adjustments with adjustable clipping algorithms and real-time visualizers. Offers smooth transitions, CPU-saving bypass, and cross-platform compatibility.

Highlights
  • Two-band tone control with tilt filters
  • Soft clipper with adjustable drive and ceiling
  • Three clipping algorithms (Juicy, Tight, Hardest)
  • Real-time curve visualizer
  • Morph settings for smooth transitions
  • AUv3 plugin and standalone app support
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Simple, but deadly. Hyper Boost combines a two-band tone control with a hard-hitting soft clipper. Use it early in the chain as a bold saturation effect or throw it on late for subtle, precision mix adjustments. A power-up for your sound. Tone Control - Retro-inspired treble and bass tilt filters. Gentle, not surgical - Adjustable center frequency - Three configurations: Pre (EQ before clipper), Post (EQ after clipper), Emphasis (saturate a frequency band while keeping flat response overall) - Output trim Clipper - Drive input up to +36 dB - Adjustable ceiling and edge for precise control over the clipping curve - Three clipping algorithms: - Juicy: reproduces an infamous stock clipper - Tight: adapted from a classic soft-knee limiter - Hardest: loud and brash hardware-style clipping - Real-time curve visualizer with max peak metering Core Features - Morph Settings for smooth transitions between two complete configurations - Auto Bypass saves CPU when input is silent - AB settings comparison - HQ mode with 4x oversampling and ADAA - One-click loudness matching - All parameters automatable with precise playback - Light and dark interface modes - Internal undo/redo - Auto gain - Use your AUv3 plug-in in a compatible host app or DAW - Standalone app includes support, manual links and in-app purchase options for license purchase Two-week trial included, one-time purchase for full unlock. Unlock your plug-in via in-app purchase from the standalone app or activate in the plug-in using an existing desktop license. Your in-app purchase activates the plug-in on all of your iOS devices. Owners can claim a crossgrade code in the standalone app to receive a discount on a desktop license. Check out our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sketchaudio Read the manuals: https://sketchaudio.com/manuals/

About

Tapko Cleaner

Features
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Tapko Cleaner is a fast, musical voice cleanup plugin built for creators, streamers, podcasters, and musicians. It works out of the box without listening to noise, and it also offers **Listen to Noise** when you want a quick room-noise match. The result is a smooth gate and optional suppression that keeps speech clear and natural. Tapko Cleaner is actively developed with regular updates, refinements, and new features based on user feedback. KEY FEATURES: - Listen to Noise: auto-estimate your noise floor and starting settings - Works immediately without a noise-listen step - Smooth gate controls: Sensitivity, Reduction, and Smoothness - Optional noise suppression with multiple intensity modes - Zero latency for live performance - Low CPU usage for efficient real-time processing - Live in-slider visual feedback for easier learning and faster tuning - Save and recall profiles for different environments - AUv3 plugin support for compatible iOS hosts GREAT FOR: - Live looping and other real-time performance workflows - Podcast and voiceover cleanup - Streaming and live speech - Vocal practice and demos - Cleaning noisy room recordings on the go ADVANCED WORKFLOW: 1. Tap **Listen to Noise** while the room is quiet. 2. Enable suppression if needed. 3. Adjust Sensitivity so voice opens naturally while background stays controlled. 4. Save a profile for your setup.

Screenshots

Hyper Boost2 screens
Tapko Cleaner2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Hyper Boost at Free against Tapko Cleaner's $2.99. Hyper Boost also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18). Tapko Cleaner's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Hyper Boost is free to download; Tapko Cleaner costs $2.99 up front. Hyper Boost sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Tapko Cleaner asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Hyper Boost versus Tapko Cleaner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHyper BoostTapko Cleaner
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better18
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSketch Audio, LLCDavid Lars Guva

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Hyper Boost

One-time2
  • Two-week TrialFree
  • Full Unlock$9.99
None

Tapko Cleaner

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hyper Boost free?
Hyper Boost is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tapko Cleaner free?
Tapko Cleaner costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Hyper Boost or Tapko Cleaner have ads?
Neither Hyper Boost nor Tapko Cleaner shows ads.

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