# Custom Sound vs ChannelEqualizer

The clearest difference is rating: Custom Sound at 5.0 against ChannelEqualizer's 4.0. Custom Sound also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.4). ChannelEqualizer's advantage is ratings volume (22 vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

Custom Sound holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ChannelEqualizer has 22 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Custom Sound ships an update every 7 months, ChannelEqualizer every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Custom Sound | ChannelEqualizer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/custom-sound/id838175440/reviews)** | [4.0 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/channelequalizer/id1513527511/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **22** |
| Positive reviews | — | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 7 months** | Every 12 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 3 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 13.4 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SEIKAKU](https://appshunter.io/developer/860317297) | [Ryo Togawa](https://appshunter.io/developer/1474193056) |

## What reviewers say

### Custom Sound

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/custom-sound/id838175440)

This application allows users to control IP Speakers and Wifi Speakers by adjusting various audio parameters. It offers features like frequency and gain adjustment, filter type selection, and the ability to save custom presets for personalized sound experiences.

**Highlights:** Adjust frequency, gain, and q factor, Select filter types, Adjust input gain, Save current presets, Automatic device search

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### ChannelEqualizer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/channelequalizer/id1513527511)

This audio plugin acts as a three-band equalizer for music production. It offers adjustable frequency ranges and gain levels for low, mid, and high frequencies, enhancing audio processing within compatible host applications.

**Highlights:** Three-band equalizer (Low, Mid, High), Adjustable frequency ranges, Variable gain control, High-pass and low-pass filters, AudioUnit Extension (AUv3) format, System audio input/output routing

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Custom Sound free?

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

### Is ChannelEqualizer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Custom Sound or ChannelEqualizer?

Custom Sound is rated higher. Custom Sound averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while ChannelEqualizer averages 4.0 from 22 ratings.

### Do Custom Sound or ChannelEqualizer have ads?

Neither Custom Sound nor ChannelEqualizer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Custom Sound or ChannelEqualizer?

Custom Sound ships an update every 7 months, and ChannelEqualizer every 12 months. Most recently, Custom Sound was updated on November 11, 2026 and ChannelEqualizer on November 3, 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.*
