Audio Unit Player vs PanSphere
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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. ================================================
PanSphere
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Play a digital handpan anywhere—no setup or music theory required. PanSphere is a musical instrument first. Touch the center and surrounding tone fields to hear responsive notes immediately. Its tuned layouts make it easy to improvise and stay in the flow. PLAY WITH FEELING • Responsive multi-touch performance surface • Touch-sensitive dynamics and haptic feedback • Nine tuned scales with clear center and outer notes • Quick scale and ambience controls that keep you close to the instrument SHAPE YOUR SPACE Add rain, wind, or thunder around your playing, or choose Silence when you want only the instrument. Wind Down and Unwind provide calmer starting points without turning PanSphere into passive audio. FREE AND PRO The free experience includes four complete scales and four ambience presets. PanSphere Pro adds five scales and the full ambience mixer with one optional lifetime purchase. Apple's current localized price is shown before purchase. Pay once—there is no subscription or auto-renewal. PRIVATE BY DESIGN • No account required • No advertising or third-party tracking SDKs • Practice history and preferences stay on your device • No automatic CloudKit or iCloud sync • Core playing works offline PanSphere is intended for music, creativity, and relaxation. It is not a medical or therapeutic service. Support: https://pansphere.borealbit.com/support Privacy: https://pansphere.borealbit.com/privacy Terms: https://pansphere.borealbit.com/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: PanSphere at none against Audio Unit Player's shown. On price, in-app purchases, 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
Both are free to download. Audio Unit Player sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and PanSphere sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Audio Unit Player | PanSphere |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (32 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 32 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Loop-Sessions.LLC. | Borealbit Technology Limited |
In-app purchases
Audio Unit Player
- Always remove banner ads.$3.99
PanSphere
- PanSphere Pro LifetimeFree
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