Comparison

Dual Smart EQ vs AudioEQ Pro

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Dual Smart EQ

Control your car's audio system with this app. Adjust volume, balance, and EQ settings, or stream music via Bluetooth. It offers presets and custom user settings for a personalized sound experience.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth audio streaming
  • 7-band EQ with presets
  • Custom user settings
  • Volume, balance, and fade control
  • Source selection
Features
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The Dual Smart EQ app gives you full control of the Bluetooth Smart EQ Processors from Axxera and Dual. The app works with models ASEQ505BT & BEQ25T from Axxera and models DSEQ505BT & MEQ15BT from Dual giving you complete control over your sound. The Smart EQ Processor allows you to control volume (main and sub), balance/fade and 7 EQ bands, as well as giving you presets including pop, rock, and jazz. The Processor features signal sensing for automatic amplifier turn-on plus speaker and RCA inputs, and supports Bluetooth audio streaming profile (A2DP). Visit dualav.com or axxeraaudio.com for more product information. The Dual Smart EQ App features: - Source selection for headunit or Bluetooth streaming - 7-band EQ using slide bars for each frequency - EQ Presets Pop, Rock, Jazz, Classical, Acoustic, Vocal, etc. - Up to 3 custom user settings - Main volume and subwoofer volume control - Balance/fade sound positioning Requirements: - Compatible with iPhone and iPod touch - Requires iOS 5.1 or later - For use ONLY with the Smart EQ Processor models DSEQ505BT, ASEQ505BT, MEQ15BT and BEQ25BT from Dual Electronics.

About

AudioEQ Pro

This app offers professional audio equalization and sound enhancement for music lovers. Fine-tune frequencies, apply effects like bass boost and reverb, and enjoy stunning visualizations. Supports local files and streaming audio.

Highlights
  • 10-band graphic equalizer
  • Professional presets and custom settings
  • Real-time audio visualization
  • Advanced volume control
  • Streaming and local music support
  • 3D sound positioning
  • Bass Booster, Virtualizer, Reverb, Echo, Pitch Shifter
Features
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Transform your music listening experience with AudioEQ Pro, the ultimate professional audio equalizer app for iOS. Whether you're listening to local files or streaming audio, take complete control of your sound with powerful equalization tools and stunning visualizations. * PROFESSIONAL 10-BAND EQUALIZER Fine-tune your audio with precision using our advanced 10-band graphic equalizer. Adjust frequencies from 60Hz to 16kHz with real-time sliders, giving you complete control over bass, mids, and treble. Perfect your sound for any genre or listening preference. * BUILT-IN PRESETS & CUSTOM SETTINGS Choose from professional presets including Rock, Pop, Jazz, Classical, Electronic, Hip-Hop, and more. Or create and save your own custom presets for instant access to your perfect sound. Each preset is optimized for specific music styles and listening environments. * STUNNING AUDIO VISUALIZATION Watch your music come to life with beautiful real-time audio visualizations. Choose from multiple visualization types including spectrum bars, waveforms, and 3D graphics. See the frequencies dance as you listen, creating an immersive visual and audio experience. * ADVANCED VOLUME CONTROL Take control of your audio output with professional-grade volume management. Adjust master volume, fine-tune stereo balance for left and right channels, and use volume presets for different listening scenarios. Protect your hearing with safe volume limits. * STREAMING & LOCAL MUSIC SUPPORT Play music from your local library or stream directly from URLs. Import audio files from your device, manage playlists, and enjoy seamless playback. Support for multiple audio formats ensures compatibility with all your favorite tracks. * 3D SOUND POSITIONING Experience immersive 3D sound with our virtual surround sound technology. Adjust speaker positioning, fine-tune spatial audio effects, and create a concert-like experience right in your headphones or speakers. * POWERFUL AUDIO EFFECTS Enhance your music with professional audio effects: Bass Booster - Add depth and power to low frequencies Virtualizer - Create immersive surround sound Reverb - Add space and depth to your audio Echo - Create atmospheric sound effects Pitch Shifter - Adjust playback speed and pitch * INTUITIVE INTERFACE Designed with Apple's Human Interface Guidelines, AudioEQ Pro features a clean, modern interface that's easy to use yet powerful. Navigate between features effortlessly with our custom tab bar, and enjoy a seamless experience across iPhone and iPad. * KEY FEATURES: - 10-band graphic equalizer with real-time adjustment - Professional presets for all music genres - Custom preset creation and management - Real-time audio visualization - Advanced volume control with stereo balance - 3D sound positioning and virtualizer - Local music library and URL streaming support - Playlist creation and management - Multiple audio effects (Bass, Reverb, Echo, Pitch) - Dark mode support - Optimized for iPhone and iPad - Low-latency audio processing Perfect for music lovers, audiophiles, DJs, and anyone who wants to enhance their audio experience. Whether you're listening to your favorite playlist, streaming music, or fine-tuning audio for content creation, AudioEQ Pro gives you the professional tools you need. Download AudioEQ Pro today and discover the difference professional equalization makes. Transform your music, enhance your listening experience, and take control of your audio like never before.

Screenshots

Dual Smart EQ2 screens
AudioEQ Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: AudioEQ Pro at 4.3 against Dual Smart EQ's 2.0. AudioEQ Pro also leads on review sentiment (47% vs 7%) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 11 months). Dual Smart EQ's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

AudioEQ Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AudioEQ Pro has 508 ratings behind it against 21, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 7% of Dual Smart EQ's written reviews are positive against 47% of AudioEQ Pro's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dual Smart EQ ships an update every 11 months, AudioEQ Pro every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Dual Smart EQ versus AudioEQ Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDual Smart EQAudioEQ Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (21 ratings)4.3 (508 ratings) — better
Positive reviews7.1% of reviews47.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings21508 — better
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNAMSUNG AMERICA, INC.Matrix Software Co.

Customer experience

Dual Smart EQ

All ratings21 ratings
Positive19.0%
Neutral9.5%
Negative71.4%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive7.1%
Neutral7.1%
Negative85.7%

AudioEQ Pro

All ratings496 ratings
Positive80.6%
Neutral7.1%
Negative12.3%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive47.4%
Neutral5.3%
Negative47.4%

In-app purchases

None

Dual Smart EQ

No in-app purchases

None

AudioEQ Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Dual Smart EQ free?
Dual Smart EQ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AudioEQ Pro free?
AudioEQ Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Dual Smart EQ or AudioEQ Pro?
AudioEQ Pro is rated higher. Dual Smart EQ averages 2.0 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while AudioEQ Pro averages 4.3 from 508 ratings.
Do Dual Smart EQ or AudioEQ Pro have ads?
AudioEQ Pro shows ads; Dual Smart EQ does not.
Which is updated more often, Dual Smart EQ or AudioEQ Pro?
Dual Smart EQ ships an update every 11 months, and AudioEQ Pro every 5 weeks. Most recently, Dual Smart EQ was updated on November 1, 2026 and AudioEQ Pro on November 5, 2026.

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