SUB Control vs Equalizer Bass Booster MPX EQ
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SUB Control
Control compatible ELAC subwoofers remotely using Bluetooth Low Energy. Adjust settings for models SUB 2050, SUB 2070, SUB 2090, SUB10EQ, and SUB12EQ.
- Remote control for ELAC subwoofers
- Bluetooth Low Energy protocol
- Compatible with SUB 2050, 2070, 2090
- Compatible with SUB10EQ, SUB12EQ
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This APP is used as remote control for the ELAC subwoofer models SUB 2050, SUB 2070, SUB 2090, SUB10EQ and SUB12EQ using BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) as remote control protocol.
Equalizer Bass Booster MPX EQ
Enhance your music with a professional audio equalizer and bass booster. This app offers precise sound control with a 10-band equalizer and advanced audio engine for improved clarity, balance, and deep bass. Rediscover your favorite songs with a superior listening experience.
- Precision 10-Band Equalizer
- Powerful Bass Booster
- Smart Playback Engine
- Smooth Crossfade Transitions
- Clean and Simple Interface
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Your music deserves more than basic playback. MPX Equalizer is a powerful offline music player built for people who keep and care about their own music libraries. Shape every song with the always-free 5-band EQ, then go deeper with the advanced controls of MPX Pro. ENTER THE PARAMETRIC ERA Take precise control of your sound with a 10-band Parametric EQ. Adjust frequency, gain, and Q independently for every band, bypass individual filters, and shape your music around your headphones, speakers, and personal taste. PLAY YOUR MUSIC YOUR WAY • Import from Files, iCloud Drive, Google Drive, Dropbox, and other file providers • Connect to Jellyfin, Navidrome, and compatible music servers • Play FLAC, WAV, MP3, M4A, and more without an internet connection • Create playlists, save favorites, and organize your personal library • Fix song, album, artist, and artwork information without modifying the original files MORE THAN AN EQUALIZER • Smart Transitions with Crossfade, Echo Out, Tape Stop, and Pitch Drop • Loudness Leveling for more consistent playback • Smart Start for skipping low-energy song intros • Immersive visualizers driven by your music • Pitch and playback-speed controls • CarPlay support • No ads FREE TO START. POWERFUL WHEN YOU’RE READY. Start with the always-free 5-band EQ and essential playback tools. Upgrade to MPX Pro for the 10-band and Parametric EQs, advanced playback features, and deeper control over every listening session. Your library. Your sound. Full control. Terms of Use & Privacy Policy: https://www.mpxeq.com/policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Equalizer Bass Booster MPX EQ at 56% against SUB Control's 8%. Equalizer Bass Booster MPX EQ also leads on rating (3.6 vs 2.0) and ratings volume (257 vs 22). SUB Control's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. Equalizer Bass Booster MPX EQ sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. SUB Control asks for nothing beyond the download.
Equalizer Bass Booster MPX EQ holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Equalizer Bass Booster MPX EQ has 257 ratings behind it against 22, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 8% of SUB Control's written reviews are positive against 56% of Equalizer Bass Booster MPX EQ's.
SUB Control ships an update every 2 months, Equalizer Bass Booster MPX EQ monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SUB Control | Equalizer Bass Booster MPX EQ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.0 (22 ratings) | 3.6 (257 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 7.7% of reviews | 55.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 22 | 257 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 7.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ELAC Americas Inc. | Layo Lake LLC |
Customer experience
SUB Control
Equalizer Bass Booster MPX EQ
Bugs and requests
SUB Control
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Equalizer Bass Booster MPX EQ
Reported bugs
10 issues- App fails to load or play music
- Missing tracks during library import
- Audio distortion and sound quality issues
- Shuffle only cycles through recent songs
- Playlist navigation problems
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- App crashes and freezes
- Music won't play in certain modes
- Restore purchase functionality not working
- Equalizer doesn't function with streamed content
- Interface is confusing and difficult to navigate
Requested features
8 requests- Speed and pitch control (0.1x, 0.2x playback speeds)
- Playlist mixing and combining functionality
- Better shuffle algorithm beyond recent 10 songs
- Spotify integration and support
- Landscape orientation mode
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- Improved playlist transfer from other platforms
- Repeat playlist functionality
- Better cloud synchronization options
In-app purchases
SUB Control
No in-app purchases
Equalizer Bass Booster MPX EQ
- All Access / Month$3.991 Month
- All Access Package Trial1 Month trial$4.991 Month
- All Access Annual Trial7 Days trial$14.991 Year
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- All Access 1 year$19.991 Year
- MPX Pro Lifetime Access.$49.99
- MPX Pro Lifetime$49.99
Questions
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