# MP3Gain vs RigShot

The clearest difference is ads: MP3Gain at none against RigShot's shown. RigShot's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MP3Gain sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and RigShot sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

MP3Gain ships an update weekly, RigShot every 3 days. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | MP3Gain | RigShot |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 13.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 18 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [SEASOFT LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/456906339) | [Ryo Izumoto](https://appshunter.io/developer/1890857548) |

## What reviewers say

### MP3Gain

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mp3gain-audio-normalization/id697885500)

This app normalizes the volume of your audio files, ensuring consistent loudness across songs, podcasts, and uploads. It offers multiple analysis modes and presets for easy use, with batch processing for multiple files. Listen to comparisons before exporting to maintain audio quality and metadata.

**Highlights:** Volume normalization, Multiple analysis modes (Peak, RMS, EBU R128), Built-in and custom presets, Batch processing, Listen before export, Preserves metadata and album art, Supports MP3, FLAC, M4A, WAV, AIFF, OGG

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MP3Gain Premium Monthly Plan | $1.99 | per month |
| MP3Gain Pro(Yearly) | $9.99 | per year |
| MP3Gain Pro (Lifetime) | $19.99 | one-time |


### RigShot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rigshot/id6809813761)

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| RigShot Full Monthly | $2.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MP3Gain free?

MP3Gain is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is RigShot free?

RigShot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do MP3Gain or RigShot have ads?

RigShot shows ads; MP3Gain does not.

### Which is updated more often, MP3Gain or RigShot?

MP3Gain ships an update weekly, and RigShot every 3 days. Most recently, MP3Gain was updated on November 6, 2026 and RigShot on November 6, 2026.

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