DSP vs PBX DSP8
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DSP
Read full descriptionHide full description
The app DSP-CONTROL allows you to adjust the WALL-05DT, MEGA-DSP, DSM-26LAN, DSM-48LAN, DSM-48DT, STA-1000DSP and DSP-26 speaker systems directly via iPad. With this user-friendly app, it is possible to activate presets and make individual adjustments. You can use all the features normally provided by the PC software. Thus, it is possible to adjust 10 equalizers with 8 filter functions, delay, limiter, gain and low cut. With the control software, the following parameters can be adjusted: • Activating and storing presets • 10 equalizers for each channel with the filter functions: bell, notch, all-pass, low-shelf, high-shelf, band-pass, high-pass, low-pass • Delay • Limiter • Gain control for each input • Master volume • Low cut filter This app has been optimised for the iPad.
PBX DSP8
This application provides full control over an 8-channel audio processor for fine-tuning car sound systems. It features a 32-band equalizer, crossover network, and time alignment for a customized listening experience. Hardware is required and sold separately.
- Control up to 8 input and 8 output channels
- 32-Band Equalizer
- Crossover Network
- Time Alignment
- Customizable in-car audio experience
- Fully integrated app control
Read full descriptionHide full description
Take control of your sound with the PowerBass PBX-DSP8 Digital Signal Processor. Control up to 8 channels of input and 8 channels of output with our fully integrated App. The PBX-DSP8 allows you to fine tune your audio system to your preference using our built in 32-Band Equalizer, Crossover Network, and Time Alignment allowing you full custom control of your in car musical experience. Hardware required, PBX-DSP8 Digital Signal Processor sold separately.
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: PBX DSP8 at every 4 months against DSP's every 18 months. DSP's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (8.3 vs 26.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
DSP ships an update every 18 months, PBX DSP8 every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DSP | PBX DSP8 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.8 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 33.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 18 months | Every 4 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 8.3 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 45 MB | 39 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | AllDSP GmbH & Co. KG. | PowerBass USA,INC |
In-app purchases
DSP
No in-app purchases
PBX DSP8
No in-app purchases
