# iBMR360 vs Ascend Audio

The clearest difference is update cadence: Ascend Audio at every 4 months against iBMR360's every 11 months. Ascend Audio also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

iBMR360 ships an update every 11 months, Ascend Audio every 4 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | iBMR360 | Ascend Audio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ascend-audio/id1561782171/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **2** |
| Positive reviews | — | 20.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | **Every 4 months** |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Size | 1 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [tdtom Lou](https://appshunter.io/developer/417930990) | [Dutch & Dutch](https://appshunter.io/developer/1561757977) |

## What reviewers say

### iBMR360

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ibmr360/id762119214)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Ascend Audio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ascend-audio/id1561782171)

This utility app helps users set up and control the Dutch & Dutch 8c audio system. It allows for custom filter profiles, room correction, and mode adjustments. Users can also manage firmware updates through the application.

**Highlights:** Initial setup guidance, Custom filter profiles, Room correction, Input and phase mode switching, Firmware updates

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iBMR360 free?

iBMR360 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Ascend Audio free?

Ascend Audio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do iBMR360 or Ascend Audio have ads?

Neither iBMR360 nor Ascend Audio shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iBMR360 or Ascend Audio?

iBMR360 ships an update every 11 months, and Ascend Audio every 4 months. Most recently, iBMR360 was updated on October 24, 2026 and Ascend Audio on October 24, 2026.

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