Comparison

Equalizer Pedal vs Play Jazz

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

Head to head
About

Equalizer Pedal

This app offers three distinct graphic equalizer modes inspired by classic guitar pedals. It provides precise tone sculpting with ±12 dB per band adjustments and a master level control. Designed for live performance and studio use, it features true bypass and MIDI CC mapping for real-time control.

Highlights
  • Three classic EQ pedal modes (10, 7, and 5 band)
  • ±12 dB per band adjustment
  • Center detent sliders
  • Master Level control
  • True Bypass emulation
  • MIDI CC Mapping
  • Stereo I/O
Features
Currently charting
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Introducing the Studio Camera Equalizer—a 3-mode graphic equalizer pedal that brings the classic feel of real stompboxes to your iPhone and iPad. Three Modes, Three Classic Pedals • 10 Band: Inspired by the MXR 10 Band EQ, with octave spacing from 31 Hz to 16 kHz—perfect for precise tone sculpting. • 7 Band: Inspired by the BOSS GE-7, covering 100 Hz to 6.4 kHz—the most popular guitar graphic EQ in the world. • 5 Band: Based on the Mesa Boogie Mark IV graphic EQ, with five wide bands from 80 Hz to 6.6 kHz—great for dialing in amp-style curves. Tone Shaping, Done Right • ±12 dB per band: Cut or boost any frequency with smooth, responsive sliders. • Center detent: Each slider snaps to 0 dB (flat) so you always know when you are at neutral. • Master Level: Compensate for any gain changes introduced by your EQ curve. Built for Live Performance • True Bypass: A hardware-style DPDT switch guarantees your dry signal passes through untouched when the pedal is off. • MIDI CC Mapping: Map any MIDI CC to EQ parameters using your host's AUv3 parameter mapping and control your tone in real time. • Stereo I/O: Full stereo processing for instruments, vocals, or bus processing. Designed for Studio Camera The Equalizer is a perfect companion to Studio Camera, giving you professional tone shaping on stage, in the studio, and during livestreams. It loads in any AUv3-compatible host on iOS 17.4 and later. Perfect for: guitarists dialing in their live tone, bassists shaping low end, podcasters cleaning up voice frequencies, and producers wanting classic graphic-EQ curves on the go. Studio Camera Equalizer: Three classic pedals, one AUv3 plugin.

About

Play Jazz

Features
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Play Jazz turns your iPhone or iPad into an approachable jazz instrument. Choose a sound, start a backing groove, and play notes that fit the current harmony. Features: - Scale-safe keyboard with Home Scale and Chord Scale modes - Jazz chord progressions and backing grooves - Piano, Hammond organ, guitar, brass, and other instrument sounds - Sustain controls and touch-friendly slide playing - Tempo, mix, and three-band EQ controls - No account required Play freely, explore jazz harmony, and build confidence without worrying about wrong notes. The app is free and supported by non-personalized banner advertising.

Screenshots

Equalizer Pedal4 screens
Play Jazz4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Play Jazz at Free against Equalizer Pedal's $1.99. Play Jazz also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.4). Equalizer Pedal's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#191 vs unranked). On in-app purchases 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

Play Jazz is free to download; Equalizer Pedal costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Equalizer Pedal ships an update every 3 weeks, Play Jazz every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Equalizer Pedal versus Play Jazz: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEqualizer PedalPlay Jazz
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
Best chart rank#191 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.413.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRafael Guilherme BertholdoMateusz Smarduch

In-app purchases

None

Equalizer Pedal

No in-app purchases

None

Play Jazz

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Equalizer Pedal free?
Equalizer Pedal costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Play Jazz free?
Play Jazz is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Equalizer Pedal or Play Jazz have ads?
Play Jazz shows ads; Equalizer Pedal does not.
Which is updated more often, Equalizer Pedal or Play Jazz?
Equalizer Pedal ships an update every 3 weeks, and Play Jazz every 5 days. Most recently, Equalizer Pedal was updated on October 31, 2026 and Play Jazz on October 31, 2026.

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