Comparison

Equalizer Pedal vs Liquid Record

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
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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

Liquid Record

Features
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Your recording console. Wherever inspiration strikes. Liquid Record brings a tactile recording workspace to iPhone and iPad. Capture interviews, voice notes, field recordings, and podcast episodes, then organize and review your audio in one place. ONE RECORDING FREE Make one microphone recording, pause and resume the same take, and play it back. Basic input gain, audio route controls, appearance settings, and privacy information remain available without a purchase. Deleting the recording does not reset the free allowance. FULL ACCESS — ONE PURCHASE A one-time non-consumable in-app purchase unlocks additional recordings and production tools: audio import and export through Apple Files, project naming and duplication, markers and time-coded notes, trim and fades, edited WAV exports, headphone monitoring effects, podcast organization, chapters, transcription, and optional AI summaries. There is no subscription or recurring charge. The localized price is displayed in the app and Apple's purchase confirmation. Restore Purchase restores an eligible purchase using the same Apple Account. RECORD WITH CONTROL • Capture audio in PCM WAV. • Choose device-native, 44.1 kHz, or 48 kHz recording formats. • Select mono or stereo recording. • Pause and resume the same recording. • Adjust input gain and watch live levels, peak indicators, and clipping warnings. • Select available microphone inputs, including compatible USB microphones. LISTEN AND REFINE • Play recordings and scrub through the waveform. • Add markers and timed notes to find important moments. • Monitor through compatible headphones. • Shape headphone monitoring with low-cut filtering, tone controls, and ambience while keeping the original recording dry. KEEP YOUR WORK ORGANIZED • Rename, duplicate, and manage recordings. • Import audio through Apple Files. • Export and share recordings. • Plan and review episodes in the podcast overview. TURN SPEECH INTO TEXT • Transcribe recordings on device using Apple speech technology. • Generate summaries on supported devices with Apple Intelligence. DESIGNED FOR YOUR WORKFLOW • Portrait and landscape console layouts. • Made for iPhone Duo: tools beside the status bar when folded, a side panel when unfolded. • Light, dark, and system appearance options. • Native Liquid Glass controls on supported system versions. • Direct access to audio, recording, and project settings. TRANSCRIBE ON DEVICE Transcription uses Apple's on-device speech technologies and depends on supported device languages and available speech models. Models may need a download before use. Optional AI summaries require iOS/iPadOS 26 or later, an eligible device with Apple Intelligence enabled, and a ready model. Speech recognition and generated summaries may contain errors; review them before publishing. PODCAST WORKSPACE Organize episode notes and project details, import public episode metadata from a podcast RSS feed, and link Spotify show and episode pages. To publish to Spotify for Creators, export a WAV and upload it on the Spotify for Creators website. Liquid Record does not automatically upload episodes or ask for your Spotify password. PRIVATE APP STORAGE Recordings, transcripts, and project information are processed in the app on your device. Liquid Record does not upload them to an H3P server. Files leave the device only via sharing you choose, opt-in iCloud Drive copies, or your device backups. Optional RSS requests contact the selected feed provider. No H3P account is required. TRY IT FREE Create and play one recording at no cost. Unlock additional recordings and the full production toolkit with a single in-app purchase. No subscription or recurring fee. Support: https://apps-h3p.com/support/support-and-feedback Privacy Policy: https://apps-h3p.com/policies/privacy-policy Terms of Service: https://apps-h3p.com/policies/terms-of-service Apple Standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Equalizer Pedal4 screens
Liquid Record3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Liquid Record at Free against Equalizer Pedal's $1.99. Liquid Record also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 3 weeks). Equalizer Pedal's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Liquid Record is free to download; Equalizer Pedal costs $1.99 up front. Liquid Record sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Equalizer Pedal asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Equalizer Pedal ships an update every 3 weeks, Liquid Record daily. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Equalizer Pedal versus Liquid Record: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEqualizer PedalLiquid Record
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.417.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRafael Guilherme BertholdoHilthart Pedersen

In-app purchases

None

Equalizer Pedal

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Liquid Record

One-time1
  • Liquid Record Full Access$8.99

Questions

Is Equalizer Pedal free?
Equalizer Pedal costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Liquid Record free?
Liquid Record is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Equalizer Pedal or Liquid Record have ads?
Neither Equalizer Pedal nor Liquid Record shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Equalizer Pedal or Liquid Record?
Equalizer Pedal ships an update every 3 weeks, and Liquid Record daily. Most recently, Equalizer Pedal was updated on November 5, 2026 and Liquid Record on October 31, 2026.

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