Comparison

Hudzovision vs SVS

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

Head to head
About

Hudzovision

Experience the magic of spinning zoetrope art installations on your device. Adjust the frame rate to bring the animations to life, no darkness or strobe light needed. Explore the creations of artist Peter Hudson anytime, anywhere.

Highlights
  • Zoetrope animation effect
  • Adjustable frame rate
  • Interactive art experience
  • Works with Peter Hudson's art
  • No darkness or strobe required
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Experience the wonder of spectacular, spinning zoetrope art installations anytime, day or night! The Hudzovision app lets you experience the zoetrope animation effect without requiring darkness and a strobe light. Just launch the app and look at the installation. If the animation looks out of sync, simply slide your finger along the frame rate adjuster at the bottom of the screen, and watch as the art springs to life. You can also tap the + and - buttons to fine tune the frame rate. The app will work with all zoetrope creations by artist Peter Hudson, just download and take it with you the next time you're seeking out BIG ART!

About

SVS

Control and optimize your SVS subwoofer's performance with advanced DSP features. Adjust volume, fine-tune audio for music and movies, and correct room anomalies for the deepest, tightest bass.

Highlights
  • Advanced DSP functionality
  • Room anomaly correction
  • Customizable presets
  • Volume control
  • Low pass filter adjustment
  • Parametric EQ
  • Port tuning
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The SVS app is the easiest way to unleash the full potential of your SVS 17-Ultra RIEvolution, 5000 Series R|Evolution, 3000 R|Evolution, 16-Ultra, 4000 Series, 3000 Series, 3000 Micro, 3000 In-Wall, 2000 Pro Series, and 1000 Pro Series subwoofers by allowing advanced DSP functionality and optimization based on your room, speakers and personal listening preferences. The SVS app lets you do simple things like control volume and create custom presets that enable easy, one-touch tuning for music, movies, and other content. More advanced functionality of the SVS subwoofer app includes the ability to correct room anomalies and fine-tune low frequency output so you can enjoy the full depth, force, and nuance from the world’s finest subwoofers. When used with your SVS subwoofer, the app takes the mystery out of subwoofer digital signal processing (DSP) by clearly explaining each feature and providing easy control from your mobile device. If you’re new to subwoofer DSP, the SVS app has a helpful tutorial that guides you through the different settings. With a few simple adjustments, you can eliminate boomy spots, set crossover frequencies, and make other adjustments to get the deepest, tightest, and most accurate in-room response possible from your SVS subwoofer. You can make adjustments from the comfort of your favorite seat or even when the subwoofer is not in site. With SVS, you can easily optimize settings for: • Volume Control • Low Pass Filter • Phase • Polarity • Parametric EQ • Room Gain Compensation • Port Tuning (Ported models only) • Custom Presets • System Settings And More The SVS app works with Apple iOS 13.0 or newer. The app is also available for SVS 13-Ultra Amplifier Upgrade Kits for existing owners of the SVS SB13, PB13, PC13-Ultra, PB12-PLUS, and PC12-PLUS Subwoofers. Have questions, problems or feedback? Contact us at custservice@svsound.com or 877.626.5623.

Screenshots

Hudzovision3 screens
SVS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Hudzovision at 5.0 against SVS's 4.2. Hudzovision also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months). SVS's advantage is ratings volume (99 vs 3). On price, review sentiment, 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

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

Hudzovision holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SVS has 99 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of Hudzovision's written reviews are positive against 68% of SVS's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hudzovision ships an update every 10 days, SVS every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Hudzovision versus SVS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHudzovisionSVS
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better4.2 (99 ratings)
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews68.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings399 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSpinArt, LLCSpecialty Technologies, LLC.

Customer experience

Hudzovision

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

SVS

All ratings85 ratings
Positive77.6%
Neutral5.9%
Negative16.5%
Written reviews73 reviews
Positive68.5%
Neutral9.6%
Negative21.9%

Bugs and requests

Hudzovision

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

SVS

Reported bugs

15 issues
  • App crashes frequently
  • Never reconnects to sub, requires reinstallation
  • Preset saving is unreliable or doesn't work
  • Bluetooth connection issues (out of range, drops)
  • Phantom BLE connection locks out other devices
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  • iPhone gestures interfere with app navigation (swipe up)
  • Save Preset button is not visible/executable on iPhone 14 Pro
  • Options button not showing up after selecting home screen options
  • Preset selection not properly shown on screen when swapping
  • App maintains a phantom BLE connection
  • Auto On not working
  • Amplifier plate issues
  • App resets itself on opening
  • Subwoofer not in range reported
  • Preset is set to none in the app periodically

Requested features

20 requests
  • Group subs for simultaneous adjustments
  • Mute function
  • Auto room correction
  • Widget for quick preset changes
  • Apple Watch app for adjustments
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  • Desktop/Mac app support
  • Language options (e.g., French)
  • Standby/Active mode indicator
  • API for home automation integration
  • Native Windows/Mac/Linux control
  • Expanded explanations for settings
  • iPad support
  • Group control for gain adjustments
  • Dropdown menu for switching between subs
  • Always-on display option
  • Automatic recognition of sealed mode
  • Support for multiple devices simultaneously
  • Net frequency response display with EQs
  • Option to go back in menus
  • Dark mode

In-app purchases

None

Hudzovision

No in-app purchases

None

SVS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hudzovision free?
Hudzovision is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SVS free?
SVS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Hudzovision or SVS?
Hudzovision is rated higher. Hudzovision averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while SVS averages 4.2 from 99 ratings.
Do Hudzovision or SVS have ads?
Neither Hudzovision nor SVS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hudzovision or SVS?
Hudzovision ships an update every 10 days, and SVS every 2 months. Most recently, Hudzovision was updated on October 16, 2026 and SVS on October 24, 2026.

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