Comparison

AutoMaster vs FinalFX

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

Head to head
About

AutoMaster

Features
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AutoMaster is the simple way to make your music sound professional — without complex plugins or hours of learning. Load an MP3 or WAV file and AutoMaster handles the mastering automatically: it balances the frequency spectrum, adds cohesion, raises loudness to streaming-ready levels and protects peaks with a limiter. KEY FEATURES - One-tap automatic mastering - EQ, compression and limiting in a single chain - Loudness normalization to your chosen LUFS target (streaming, louder, club) - Genre presets: Deep House, Melodic Techno, Vocal Trance, Electro House, EDM, Drum & Bass, Pop, Rock, Hip-Hop and more - Before / after preview — compare the result instantly - Export a finished WAV file - Save your own custom presets WHO IT'S FOR For music creators, producers and hobbyists who want to give their tracks a professional, release-ready sound quickly. All processing happens locally on your device — your files never leave your phone. SUBSCRIPTION AutoMaster Pro unlocks WAV export and all genre presets. The subscription renews automatically every month until cancelled.

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

AutoMaster4 screens
FinalFX2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: AutoMaster at Free against FinalFX's $3.99. AutoMaster also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 3 weeks). FinalFX's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 26.5). 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

AutoMaster is free to download; FinalFX costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AutoMaster ships an update daily, FinalFX every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
AutoMaster versus FinalFX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAutoMasterFinalFX
PriceFree — better$3.99
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS26.512.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLukasz GadRob Jackson

In-app purchases

None

AutoMaster

No in-app purchases

None

FinalFX

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AutoMaster free?
AutoMaster is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FinalFX free?
FinalFX costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do AutoMaster or FinalFX have ads?
Neither AutoMaster nor FinalFX shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AutoMaster or FinalFX?
AutoMaster ships an update daily, and FinalFX every 3 weeks. Most recently, AutoMaster was updated on September 18, 2026 and FinalFX on September 22, 2026.

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