apeFilter is a high-performance DSP equalizer for iOS that utilizes Biquad/Cascade filters to provide precise frequency response manipulation. It features advanced spectral grid compilers and multi-filter architectures, allowing users to sculpt sound via embedded samplers or external audio inputs.
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The App DNA
What makes this app unique?
For Professional sound engineers and electronic music producers seeking granular, complex frequency control on mobile devices.
What does it look like?
Key features
Offers four construction criteria—Fibonacci, Harmonic, Geometric, and Scalar—to define pitch space and filter bandwidth coherence.
Provides up to 36 peak filters for direct graphical manipulation, with a total capacity of 72 peak filters for grid compilers.
Supports AudioUnit V3, Inter-App Audio, Audiobus, and Ableton Link for seamless integration into mobile music production workflows.
Includes a dedicated ClassicVerb effect alongside standard filter types like Lowpass, Hipass, Bandpass, Notch, Lowshelf, and Hish.
How much does it cost?
Velocity
Maintenance developmentShow more...
5 versions in history. Development pace: maintenance.
Who built it?
apeSoft
12 apps tracked · Music
iVCS3
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SOLO [Nr.19]
Sparkle - Cross-Synthesis
apeMatrix
iPulsaret
mood
Stria
apeDelay
Electric Vintage
Accordion VintageUser Sentiment
What do users think recently?
How are ratings & reviews evolving?
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Read the full review analysisCompetition
Competitive landscape for apeFilter
How's the Music market?
The rivals identified
By 苏娟 陈
Both apps compete for mobile audio processing time, forcing users to choose between professional-grade spectral frequency control and casual multi-track editing workflows.
- apeFilter uses Biquad and Cascade filters for precise frequency manipulation, whereas Audio Editor focuses on general splicing.
- apeFilter maintains a paid model, while Audio Editor uses a freemium model with intrusive advertisements.
- apeFilter targets professional sound engineers, while Audio Editor caters to casual mobile users and content creators.
Salome - MPE Audio SamplerContender
Boom: Bass Booster & EqualizerContender
EG PulseContender
K7D - Tape DelayContender
Radio UnitContender
BLEASS DelayContender
SquareSynth 2 - Chiptune SynthContender
Silo - Granulator and ReverbContender
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Key takeaways for apeFilter
Where is it heading?
Bottom line
apeFilter is a specialized, high-precision audio tool that stands out for its complex spectral grid capabilities and robust integration with the iOS music ecosystem.
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