# SoundWave: Equalizer & Bass > Tune supported audio with a 10-band EQ, bass, treble, reverb and sound profiles. Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.soundwave](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.soundwave) ## Overview - **ID:** `com.soundwave` - **Platform:** Android - **Type:** Android app - **Status:** Available - **Publisher:** Nexech - **Category:** MUSIC\_AND\_AUDIO - **Downloads:** 20,431 - **Rating:** 3.86 / 5 (418 ratings) - **Version:** 12.18.1 - **Last updated:** 2026-09-08 - **First published:** 2022-12-14 - **Publisher country:** TR - **Size:** 25 MB - **Data as of:** 2026-09-12 - **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.soundwave) - **Website:** [https://nexech.com/products/soundwave/](https://nexech.com/products/soundwave/) - **Privacy policy:** [https://nexech.com/policies/privacy-policy/](https://nexech.com/policies/privacy-policy/) ## Description **SoundWave** is an Android equalizer and audio effects app for customizing supported music, movie, and game audio. Adjust sound with a 10-band equalizer, bass and clear bass controls, mid-bass, treble, virtualizer effects, supported reverb environments, and loudness enhancements. Create sound profiles for music, movies, and games, monitor audio processing status, and use active media session integration. Available effects depend on the Android device, media app, headphones, Bluetooth connection, speakers, and selected audio output route. ## Rankings - #430,115 — Overall ## Permissions and access ### Permissions - `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID` - `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION` - `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE` - `android.permission.ACCESS_NOTIFICATION_POLICY` - `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE` - `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE` - `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC` - `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SPECIAL_USE` - `android.permission.INTERNET` - `android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS` - `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS` - `android.permission.POST_PROMOTED_NOTIFICATIONS` - `android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE` - `android.permission.READ_BASIC_PHONE_STATE` - `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED` - `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO` - `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW` - `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC` - `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT` - `android.permission.VIBRATE` - `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK` - `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT` - `com.android.vending.BILLING` - `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE` - `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE` - `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE` - `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID` - `com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS` - `com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT` - `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE` - `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS` - `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS` - `com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE` - `com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS` - `com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS` - `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ` - `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE` - `com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE` - `com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE` - `com.soundwave.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION` - `com.soundwave.permission.C2D_MESSAGE` - `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ` - `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE` ## Review summary SoundWave: Sound Enhancer is praised for its effective equalizer features, especially on Pixel phones and Philips Google TV, with some users purchasing premium versions. However, multiple users report significant issues like app crashes on devices like Xiaomi Mi10T Pro and Poco F1 running Android 14. Bugs in reverb and bass effects, activation problems, and intrusive advertisements also detract from the user experience, leading to dissatisfaction and requests for refunds. ### Pros - Works well with Pixel phones and Philips Google TV, with users purchasing Plus versions. - Provides good equalizer features, enhancing sound quality as per some users. - Simple and nice equalizer app, generally appreciated for its functionality. - Users find it super and excellent for certain devices. ### Cons - App crashes or does not work correctly on some devices, such as Xiaomi Mi10T Pro and Poco F1 with Android 14. - Reverb and bass options are buggy or low quality, leading to poor sound experience. - Advertising and other interruptions render the app unusable for some users. - Issues with activation on TV despite subscription status. - Users report the app as totally useless or not working at all on certain devices. ## Similar extensions and apps - [SoundWave TV: Equalizer](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.soundwave.tv) — 252,012 users, 3.39 / 5 - [Equalizer Bass Booster Music](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.ntt.soundboosterbassequalizer) — 409 users - [Equalizer, Volume Bass Booster](https://chrome-stats.com/d/equalizer.bass.volume.boost) — 1,134,160 users, 4.66 / 5 - [Equalizer & Bass Booster,Music](https://chrome-stats.com/d/music.audio.effect.equalizer) — 13,705,888 users, 4.68 / 5 - [Music Equalizer – Bass Booster](https://chrome-stats.com/d/musicplayer.bassbooster.mp3.equalizer) — 1,825,358 users, 4.48 / 5 - [Bass Booster & Equalizer](https://chrome-stats.com/d/audio.sound.effect.bass.virtrualizer.equalizer) — 46,401,867 users, 4.50 / 5 - [GlycoV Equalizer - Bass & 3D](https://chrome-stats.com/d/io.github.kushiheim.glycov) — 164,979 users, 4.61 / 5 - [Equalizer & Bass Booster](https://chrome-stats.com/d/music.bassbooster.equalizer) — 26,984,680 users, 4.53 / 5 - [Equalizer- Bass Booster&Volume](https://chrome-stats.com/d/music.basss.booster.effect.equalizer) — 22,636,034 users, 4.74 / 5 - [Equalizer & Bass Booster Pro](https://chrome-stats.com/d/music.bassbooster.equalizer.pay) — 218,947 users, 4.45 / 5 - [Equalizer Sound FX: Bass Boost](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.ozan.myapplication) — 26,643 users, 4.40 / 5 - [Sound Equalizer: Bass Booster](https://chrome-stats.com/d/droid.ninja.dheeraj.soundequalizer) — 14,091 users, 4.92 / 5 --- Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.soundwave)