Comparison

Audio Unit Player vs capfuse

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

Head to head
About

Audio Unit Player

This music player offers real-time audio processing, including time stretching, pitch shifting, and a 31-band equalizer. It supports AUv3 effects and allows for A-B loop playback, making it ideal for practice, transcription, and performance adjustments.

Highlights
  • Real-time time stretch (50-200%)
  • Real-time pitch shift (-12 to +12 semitones)
  • 31-band equalizer with presets
  • AUv3 effects support
  • A-B loop playback
  • Background playback
  • Audio file export
Read full description

This app is a music player that can process the following effects in real time. - Time stretch (0.5-2.0 double speed) - Pitch shift (-1 ~ +1 octave) - 31 band equalizer - Reverb - AUv3 (Audio Unit v3) host [Use cases] - Karaoke's training. (Can be changed speed units of 10%, pitch shift in semitones easily) - Can playback at reduced tempo to copy phrase for guitar or bass, the keyboard instrument. - Can playback by changing the pitch to play by changing the key in the band performance (Developer himself has experience). [Function] - Perform time stretch (50 - 200%) / pitch shift (-12 - +12) in real time. - 31 bands EQ (Hz: 20, 25, 31.5, 40, 50, 63, 80, 100, 125, 160, 200, 250, 315, 400, 500, 630, 800, 1k, 1.25k, 1.6k, 2k, 2.5k, 3.15k, 4k, 5k, 6.3k, 8k, 10k, 12.5k, 16k, 20k). - EQ preset (Abundant Built-in Presets / Custom Presets). - Reverb: Adjustable decay time (Low freq, High freq) / 13 presets - Reverb preset (Built-in Presets / Custom Presets) - Can be used as an AUv3 host. - A-B loop playback. - Center Cancel / Center Emphasis. - Lch, Rch each mute. - Quick fast forward, rewind (specify the number of seconds). - Check and set current position graphically in wave view. - Supports Auto-Lock ON/OFF. - Supports background playback. - Supports export (file writing) function (Each effect (speed/pitch/EQ) value set for each song is also reflected. The range specified in the loop section is output.) In addition to loading "music" data included in the standard music app, it also supports the function to import audio files from other apps ("Voice Memos" etc.). [How to import from "Voice Memos"] 1. Start the app "Voice Memos" and tap the mark "..." of the file to be imported from the list. 2. Tap "Share" on the sheet displayed from the bottom. 3. Tap "More" found by scrolling the displayed list of sharing destination apps to the right. 4. Select "AU Player" if available. The file is copied to this app. ================================================ [Note 1] This application will not be able to read songs of the following formats. - Songs from Apple Music, iCloud, iTunes Match - Songs that are protected by digital copyright (DRM) [Note 2] Depending on the state of your device, your custom AUv3 effects may not appear in the list. As a solution, you can solve the problem by starting "GarageBand" once and restarting this app. ================================================

About

capfuse

Easily create song mashups and remixes by splitting tracks into vocals, drums, and bass. Automatically detects key and BPM, suggesting harmonically compatible songs from your library. Ideal for aspiring DJs and music enthusiasts.

Highlights
  • AI stem separation (vocals, drums, bass, other)
  • Automatic key and BPM detection
  • Harmonically compatible track suggestions
  • Automatic beatmatching and tempo syncing
  • Vocal remover and acapella isolation
  • Built-in library for saved mashups
Features
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Make a mashup in 30 minutes — even if you have never DJed. capfuse is a mashup and remix maker for iPhone and iPad. Import a track and it splits into vocals, drums, bass and other, detects the key and BPM, and shows you which songs in your library fit with it. You decide which phrase goes where — capfuse makes sure it lands on the beat. WHAT YOU CAN DO - Make a mashup of two songs on your iPhone - Remove the vocal from a track and play the instrumental inside the app - Play a song without its vocal, karaoke-style, inside the app - Isolate a vocal — an acapella — and lift it onto a different song - Find the key and BPM of any track in your library - See which of your songs are harmonically compatible - Build a remix out of records you already own AI STEM SEPARATION, FREE AND AUTOMATIC Every track you import is split into four stems — vocals, drums, bass and other — by an AI model running on import. Nothing to switch on, and no paywall in front of it. It doubles as a vocal remover and a stem splitter: mute the vocal and keep the backing, or solo the vocal on its own, and play the result inside the app. Guitars, piano and strings are grouped into "other". capfuse separates four parts, not every instrument. AUTOMATIC KEY AND BPM DETECTION Import from your music library or from Files. Every track is analyzed and tagged with its key and tempo. Video files such as mp4 work too — the audio is extracted automatically. COMPATIBLE TRACK SUGGESTIONS Pick a base track and capfuse lists the songs in your library that are harmonically compatible with it. No Camelot wheel, no music theory, no guesswork. Choose from what already works. AUTOMATIC BEATMATCHING Tempos are synced for you and phrases land on the downbeat. Blending two songs normally means matching keys by ear and nudging tempos until they lock. capfuse does that part. IT IS NOT AN AUTO-MIXER capfuse will not pick two songs and blend them on its own. Which phrase from which track goes where is your call — that is the part worth doing. What it takes away is the tedious part: tempo, alignment, key and BPM. BUILT-IN LIBRARY Finished mashups are mixed down and saved to your library. They play back like any music app, with background playback and lock screen controls. FREE TO START Import tracks, split stems, detect keys and build mashups for free. Premium removes the limits on how many source tracks you can register and how many mashups you can create. GOOD TO KNOW Separated stems and finished mashups play inside capfuse. There is no audio export, so they cannot be saved out as files. Made for anyone who has ever heard two songs and thought "those would go together.

Screenshots

Audio Unit Player3 screens
capfuse4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: capfuse at 5.0 against Audio Unit Player's 3.9. capfuse also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (freemium vs paid). Audio Unit Player's advantage is ratings volume (30 vs 1). On price, update cadence, 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

Both are free to download. Audio Unit Player sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and capfuse sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

capfuse holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Audio Unit Player has 30 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Audio Unit Player ships an update every 2 weeks, capfuse every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Audio Unit Player versus capfuse: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAudio Unit Playercapfuse
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (30 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings30 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationPaidFreemium — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLoop-Sessions.LLC.Hiroaki Iwai

Customer experience

Audio Unit Player

All ratings30 ratings
Positive70.0%
Neutral6.7%
Negative23.3%
Written reviews48 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral4.2%
Negative29.2%

capfuse

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Audio Unit Player

One-time1
  • Always remove banner ads.$3.99
1 purchases

capfuse

Subscriptions1
  • premium$1.991 Month

Questions

Is Audio Unit Player free?
Audio Unit Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is capfuse free?
capfuse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Audio Unit Player or capfuse?
capfuse is rated higher. Audio Unit Player averages 3.9 out of 5 from 30 ratings, while capfuse averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Audio Unit Player or capfuse have ads?
Audio Unit Player shows ads; capfuse does not.
Which is updated more often, Audio Unit Player or capfuse?
Audio Unit Player ships an update every 2 weeks, and capfuse every 3 weeks. Most recently, Audio Unit Player was updated on September 21, 2026 and capfuse on September 10, 2026.

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