Audio Unit Player vs Sound Targets
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. ================================================
Sound Targets
This app allows you to remotely control audio recording and playback between your Apple Watch and iPhone. Use your watch to trigger recordings, play sounds, or even locate your phone. It's also useful for creating custom soundboards and voice reminders.
- Remote recording via Apple Watch
- Audio playback on iPhone
- Trigger sound effects
- Locate misplaced iPhone
- Create digital soundboard
- Voice reminders
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Sound Targets gives you a quick way to remotely trigger recordings from or record directly on your Apple Watch, record and playback audio on your iPhone, and share all of your sounds to SoundCloud® or other social media. This app allows you to record and play back sounds remotely on your iPhone using your Apple Watch over short distances. - Record audio from a different room using your iPhone's microphone by tapping a button on your watch. - Record audio using your watch and playback the audio on your iPhone's speaker. - Trigger recordings, SoundCloud Tracks or sound effects to play back on your phone's speaker by tapping a button on your watch. - Quickly locate your phone across the house if you misplaced it. - Play voice reminders for your friends or colleagues while you're out of the room or away from your desk. - Create a lightweight digital soundboard. - Record and playback audio reminders for yourself. The current version of Sound Targets provides the ability to record up to nine custom or predefined sounds.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sound Targets at none against Audio Unit Player's 1. Sound Targets also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (75% vs 67%). Audio Unit Player's advantage is ratings volume (32 vs 6). On price, rating, update cadence 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
Both are free to download. Audio Unit Player sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Sound Targets asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.9 for Audio Unit Player against 4.0 for Sound Targets. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Audio Unit Player has 32 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of Audio Unit Player's written reviews are positive against 75% of Sound Targets's.
Audio Unit Player ships an update every 2 weeks, Sound Targets every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Audio Unit Player | Sound Targets |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (32 ratings) | 4.0 (6 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | 75.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 32 — better | 6 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 8.2 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 44 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Loop-Sessions.LLC. | Kitten Monster LLC |
Customer experience
Audio Unit Player
Sound Targets
In-app purchases
Audio Unit Player
- Always remove banner ads.$3.99
Sound Targets
No in-app purchases
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