Comparison

Audio Unit Player vs KAGARIBI

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
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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. ================================================

About

KAGARIBI

This music creation tool allows users to shape and understand sound with a powerful synthesizer and an integrated sound anatomy feature. It offers extensive sound design capabilities, MIDI support, and advanced tuning options for both standalone use and as an AUv3 instrument.

Highlights
  • Dual oscillators with analog waveforms and wavetables
  • Extensive modulation matrix and effects suite
  • Integrated Sound Anatomy for sound explanation
  • Support for MPE and MIDI 2.0
  • Advanced tuning systems beyond 12-TET
  • Offline WAV export
  • Live Safe mode for reduced audio dropouts
Features
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Play a sound. Shape it. Understand why it sounds that way. KAGARIBI is a free synthesizer for iPhone and iPad with no ads, tracking, account, or network connection required. Play it standalone or load it as an AUv3 instrument. CREATE YOUR SOUND • Two oscillators with analog waveforms and six wavetable families • Up to seven-voice unison, FM, ring modulation, and hard sync • Six filter types, three envelopes, two LFOs, and an eight-slot modulation matrix • Drive, phaser, chorus, delay, reverb, compressor, and limiter • Arpeggiator and four performance macros UNDERSTAND IT — SOUND ANATOMY Sound Anatomy reads the patch you are playing and explains why it sounds the way it does. Connect what you hear to unison, filters, envelopes, LFOs, effects, and more—without leaving the instrument. PLAY AND PRODUCE • 30 factory presets • Multitouch keyboard, Hold, and Arpeggiator • MPE and MIDI 2.0, plus USB and Bluetooth MIDI input • AUv3 host automation for 95 parameters • One preset library shared between the app and AUv3 • A/B comparison, search, favorites, and a recoverable trash • Offline 48 kHz / 24-bit WAV export BEYOND 12-TET Explore 16 included tunings—from just intonation and Pythagorean to Japanese scales, 19/24/31-EDO, and Bohlen–Pierce. Import Scala .scl and .kbm files and set reference pitch from A=415 to 466 Hz. READY FOR LIVE PLAY Live Safe watches real-time processing headroom and adjusts the voice limit when needed to reduce the risk of audio dropouts. Choose Studio or Offline HQ when the session calls for more detail. Your data stays on your device. KAGARIBI includes no third-party ad SDKs, tracking, or network transmission.

Screenshots

Audio Unit Player3 screens
KAGARIBI4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Audio Unit Player at 67% against KAGARIBI's 0%. Audio Unit Player also leads on ratings volume (30 vs 4). KAGARIBI's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 3.9) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Audio Unit Player sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. KAGARIBI asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

KAGARIBI holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Audio Unit Player has 30 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of Audio Unit Player's written reviews are positive against 0% of KAGARIBI's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Audio Unit Player ships an update every 2 weeks, KAGARIBI every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Audio Unit Player versus KAGARIBI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAudio Unit PlayerKAGARIBI
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (30 ratings)4.5 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings30 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLoop-Sessions.LLC.Code and DESIGN inc.

Customer experience

Audio Unit Player

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

KAGARIBI

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Audio Unit Player

One-time1
  • Always remove banner ads.$3.99
None

KAGARIBI

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Audio Unit Player free?
Audio Unit Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is KAGARIBI free?
KAGARIBI is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Audio Unit Player or KAGARIBI?
KAGARIBI is rated higher. Audio Unit Player averages 3.9 out of 5 from 30 ratings, while KAGARIBI averages 4.5 from 4 ratings.
Do Audio Unit Player or KAGARIBI have ads?
Audio Unit Player shows ads; KAGARIBI does not.
Which is updated more often, Audio Unit Player or KAGARIBI?
Audio Unit Player ships an update every 2 weeks, and KAGARIBI every 2 days. Most recently, Audio Unit Player was updated on October 9, 2026 and KAGARIBI on October 12, 2026.

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