Comparison

Audio Unit Player vs GroovePro

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

GroovePro

Control your wireless headphones with advanced noise cancellation, customizable EQ, and real-time playback information. Fine-tune your audio experience and switch modes instantly, all without needing an account.

Highlights
  • Live battery level display
  • Noise cancellation modes (Off, ANC, Transparency)
  • 10-band equalizer with presets
  • Separate Bass and Treble controls
  • Low-latency gaming mode
  • Real-time track and artist information
  • Settings saved directly to headphones
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GroovePro is the companion app for TUG-PRO wireless headphones from The Urban Geek. EVERYTHING AT A GLANCE Open the app and your headphones are right there: battery level in a live gold arc, the noise mode you're in, and the track that's playing. NOISE CONTROL Switch instantly between Off, Noise Cancelling and Transparency. Hear the change the moment you tap. SOUND, SHAPED YOUR WAY Six built-in presets — Natural, Rock, Pop, Classical, Jazz and Country — or take the 10-band equaliser and draw your own curve, from 20 Hz to 19 kHz. Separate Bass and Treble controls fine-tune the balance. Every change is saved to the headphones themselves. WORK MODE Switch between Normal for balanced listening and Gaming for low-latency audio. NOW PLAYING See the track and artist from whatever you're listening to, with a live timeline and play, skip and rewind controls. BUILT FOR THIS HARDWARE GroovePro talks directly to your TUG-PRO headphones. Settings are stored on the device, so they travel with your headphones — not just this phone. PRIVATE BY DESIGN No account. No sign-up. GroovePro collects no data and contacts no server. Everything happens between your phone and your headphones. Requires TUG-PRO wireless headphones, connected to this iPhone over Bluetooth.

Screenshots

Audio Unit Player3 screens
GroovePro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: GroovePro at 5.0 against Audio Unit Player's 3.9. GroovePro also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). Audio Unit Player's advantage is ratings volume (32 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. GroovePro asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

GroovePro 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 32 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Audio Unit Player's written reviews are positive against 100% of GroovePro's.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Audio Unit Player versus GroovePro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAudio Unit PlayerGroovePro
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (32 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings32 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLoop-Sessions.LLC.The Urban Geek, Inc

Customer experience

Audio Unit Player

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

GroovePro

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Audio Unit Player

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

GroovePro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Audio Unit Player free?
Audio Unit Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GroovePro free?
GroovePro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Audio Unit Player or GroovePro?
GroovePro is rated higher. Audio Unit Player averages 3.9 out of 5 from 32 ratings, while GroovePro averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Audio Unit Player or GroovePro have ads?
Audio Unit Player shows ads; GroovePro does not.

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