Comparison

ProPlayer vs ToneEQ

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

Head to head
About

ProPlayer

Features
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ProPlayer is an audio player for listening deeply to your own music library in the best possible sound. It isn't about streaming — it's built for importing and playing the audio files you already own. From MP3 to lossless and hi-res sources like FLAC, WAV, and ALAC, it takes in any format. And it goes beyond just listening, with serious tools to *see* the sound, shape it, and export it. ■ Import and play any source, as-is - Supports MP3 / AAC / M4A(ALAC) / AIFF / WAV / FLAC - Easy import from the Files app, AirDrop, or transfer from a computer - Reads artwork and track info automatically ■ 8-band parametric EQ - Full control from 20 Hz to 20 kHz — fine-tune frequency, gain, and bandwidth (Q) - A pro-grade setup with low-shelf / high-shelf plus parametric bands ■ A visualizer that lets you *see* the sound - Real-time FFT spectrum (logarithmic frequency display) - Whole-track waveform to spot choruses and silences at a glance ■ Professional loudness metering - LUFS values based on EBU R128 / ITU-R BS.1770 - Both the track average (Integrated) and the live value during playback (Momentary) ■ Deeper playback features - Vocal extraction / instrumental extraction - Change speed from 0.25× to 2.0× while preserving pitch - Repeat, queue, playlists, background playback, and a mini player ■ Process and export - Export audio with your adjustments (EQ and more) applied, choosing format, sample rate, and bit depth - Share or save it right away A single app for music lovers, creators, and audio enthusiasts. Enjoy your own music library more deeply than ever.

About

ToneEQ

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Every headphone sounds different. ToneEQ helps every pair sound like yours. ToneEQ is a headphone equalizer and local music player that remembers how you like to listen. Create a sound profile for each headphone, speaker, or DAC, then automatically restore the right EQ when your audio device changes. CALIBRATE YOUR HEADPHONES Choose a supported headphone model and start with its AutoEq correction profile, or begin with a flat response and tune the sound yourself. ToneEQ keeps headphone correction separate from your personal preferences, so you can improve accuracy without losing the bass, warmth, vocal presence, or brightness you enjoy. SHAPE YOUR SOUND FOR FREE The essential sound controls are available without a subscription: • 10-band graphic equalizer • Real-time frequency response curve • Instant EQ bypass for A/B comparison • Automatic preamp compensation • Output headroom estimation • Built-in clipping protection • One automatically restored device profile PLAY YOUR OWN MUSIC Import audio from Files, iCloud Drive, and compatible file providers. Your local music is played through the ToneEQ audio engine, giving you full access to its equalizer and sound profiles—even without an internet connection. Supported formats include: • FLAC • ALAC • MP3 • AAC and M4A • WAV • AIFF Browse your library by song, album, artist, or folder. Build a queue, search your collection, control playback from the Lock Screen, and keep listening in the background. THE RIGHT EQ FOR EVERY DEVICE ToneEQ detects changes to your current audio route and clearly shows which device and sound profile are active. When you reconnect a saved headphone or DAC, ToneEQ can restore its assigned EQ automatically. No screenshots, repeated adjustments, or forgotten presets. GO FURTHER WITH TONEEQ PRO ToneEQ Pro adds advanced control, personalization, and profile management: • Parametric EQ with up to 10 filters • Precise frequency, gain, and Q controls • Multiple named EQ profiles • Profiles for multiple audio devices • Automatic profile selection • Personal Listening Match • Separate correction, preference, and scene layers • Profile import and export • Private iCloud profile sync FIND YOUR SOUND BY LISTENING You do not need to understand frequencies or read an EQ graph. Listening Match presents a series of carefully controlled A/B comparisons. Simply choose which version sounds better. ToneEQ gradually learns your preferences for bass, warmth, vocals, and brightness, then creates a personal EQ profile you can preview and edit. CLEAR ABOUT WHAT IS BEING PROCESSED ToneEQ applies software EQ to supported audio played through its own audio engine. Apple Music content can be browsed and controlled through Apple’s platform player. Because protected Apple Music audio remains in Apple’s playback path, ToneEQ clearly shows when software EQ is unavailable. ToneEQ does not claim to provide system-wide EQ for audio from other apps. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your audio files stay yours. Sound processing and Listening Match calculations happen on your device by default. ToneEQ does not upload your music, sell your personal information, or show third-party advertising. Optional profile synchronization uses your private iCloud database and never uploads audio files. Switch headphones. Keep your sound. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

ProPlayer4 screens
ToneEQ4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ProPlayer at none against ToneEQ's 2. ToneEQ's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly) and iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On price, 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

Both are free to download. ToneEQ sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. ProPlayer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ProPlayer ships an update weekly, ToneEQ every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
ProPlayer versus ToneEQ: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterProPlayerToneEQ
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.018.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerwaraku kobayashi浩宇 黄

In-app purchases

None

ProPlayer

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

ToneEQ

Subscriptions2
  • ToneEQ Pro Weekly$1.997 Days
  • ToneEQ Pro Yearly7 Days trial$16.991 Year

Questions

Is ProPlayer free?
ProPlayer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ToneEQ free?
ToneEQ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ProPlayer or ToneEQ have ads?
Neither ProPlayer nor ToneEQ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ProPlayer or ToneEQ?
ProPlayer ships an update weekly, and ToneEQ every 2 days. Most recently, ProPlayer was updated on October 16, 2026 and ToneEQ on October 15, 2026.

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