# Audio Unit Player vs KAGARIBI

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.

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

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.

Audio Unit Player ships an update every 2 weeks, KAGARIBI every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Audio Unit Player | KAGARIBI |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audio-unit-player/id734191615/reviews) | **[4.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kagaribi-auv3-synth/id6802303349/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **30** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **66.7% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 5 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Loop-Sessions.LLC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/414215366) | [Code and DESIGN inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1172903960) |

## What reviewers say

### Audio Unit Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audio-unit-player/id734191615)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Always remove banner ads. | $3.99 | one-time |


### KAGARIBI

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kagaribi-auv3-synth/id6802303349)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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 18, 2026 and KAGARIBI on October 12, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*