# AudioPipeline vs S

AudioPipeline and S both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 83% of AudioPipeline's written reviews are positive against 0% of S's. AudioPipeline also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (17 vs 4). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for AudioPipeline against 4.5 for S. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 17 and 4 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of AudioPipeline's written reviews are positive against 0% of S's.

AudioPipeline ships an update every 8 days, S every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | AudioPipeline | S |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audiopipeline/id6767002244/reviews)** | [4.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/s-2/id6769518675/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **17** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **83.3% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 3 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Marek Dendes](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896097794) | [Mathias Kirkerød](https://appshunter.io/developer/1884969842) |

## What reviewers say

### AudioPipeline

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audiopipeline/id6767002244)

This app enables live audio streaming between AUv3 hosts and devices over a local network. It features a unique receiver plugin for multi-channel network mixing and allows for low-latency audio routing without cables or internet.

**Highlights:** Live audio streaming over local network, AUv3 Send and Receive plugins, 8-channel network mixer receiver, Per-strip mute, gain, and pan controls, Multi-output routing to DAWs, Optional resampler for audio sync, Plugin delay compensation

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### S

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/s-2/id6769518675)

This app is a polyphonic synthesizer that works with specific hardware. It offers a variety of sound engines, filters, and effects for creating unique audio textures. Advanced modulation options and a flexible routing system allow for deep sound design.

**Highlights:** Dual engine slots per voice, Multiple sound flavors (analog, wavetable, FM, speech), Classic and Modern filter modes, Advanced FX rack, Two free-routing LFOs, Unified mod matrix, Standalone, AU, and AUv3 formats

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AudioPipeline free?

AudioPipeline is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is S free?

S is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, AudioPipeline or S?

AudioPipeline is rated higher. AudioPipeline averages 4.5 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while S averages 4.5 from 4 ratings.

### Do AudioPipeline or S have ads?

Neither AudioPipeline nor S shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, AudioPipeline or S?

AudioPipeline ships an update every 8 days, and S every 6 weeks. Most recently, AudioPipeline was updated on October 31, 2026 and S on October 31, 2026.

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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.*