Smaart RTA User Reviews

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Very cool

A very useful tool, well worth the money. The desktop version is great too!

Response from developer

Thank you! Best - RA

Only paid version available

Doesn’t seem to mention it in the App Store, but to use this app you MUST pay a subscription as in-app purchase.

I’m not doing that, nor am I doing a free trial just to use this once.

It looks nice from the demo, like audacity packaged up but as a paid version.

Response from developer

Hello Soren356fbjh - as per the app description "Due to Apple's distribution policies, free trials require a subscription selection. If you would like to try Smaart RTA before you buy, start with a subscription, then cancel it to avoid billing.". There is a Lifetime option which does not have reoccurring billing, however (again this is Apple's policy, not Rational Acoustics) a subscription selection is the only way to access a free trial. Otherwise, yes this is a paid app. No Ads, not data selling, no arbitrary limitations to encourage upgrades. We are confident that the pricing we have chosen matches the apps value at the various (6 possible) pricing tiers and hope that you will give us another shot in the future! Best - RA

No free/limited option, forced subscription

Nothing in the app listing said anything about EVERY feature being locked behind a subscription. Only after downloading the app, and expecting a limited feature set, I am greeted with a forced subscription page as soon as it opens. Sure, there’s a 7 day trial, but even the cheapest plan option is $60 to purchase outright. This is yet another, greedy, “own nothing and be happy” company that wants to push everyone to subscribe and makes a buyout option insanely overpriced.
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Response from developer

Thank you for the candid feedback. Pricing transparency is something we take seriously, and is why all pricing is including in the app description. It is Apples policy that free trial periods are only available for apps that use subscription sales models - which we detail in the description. Smaart RTA is listed as "Free" due to this policy, which is coincidentally why we cannot offer a free trial for the Lifetime selection - Apple doesn't allow it. That said, we completely understand your frustration, but are confident that the pricing we have chosen matches the apps value at the various (6 possible) pricing tiers and hope that you will reconsider in the future. Best - RA

Works Great

Used it to measure subwoofer sound curves in various locations to determine best placement for dual subs. Works perfectly for this. Has ability to track peaks. Adjusting the range of X and Y axis is a bit finicky, but not worth deducting a star from this rating. The app was super helpful for me. Thanks!
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Response from developer

Thank You! Best - RA

26.4 iSO 版本问题

改系统版本下 软件启动缓慢 有的时间没监测数据 从新启动会缓解 是否有更新适配计划.

Response from developer

Please send support@rationalacoustics.com if you continue to see this issue. We'd also like to know what specific device and operating system you are using is. Best - RA

She’s a beaut

Absolutely love this app.

Response from developer

Thank you! Best - RA

Just get it. You’ll love it

It’s SMAART. Easy to use and pretty close to the computer version with a real RTA mic

Response from developer

Thank You! Best - RA

Question

If I purchase the lifetime pro version, can I download it for both my iPad and iPhone ?

Response from developer

Yes - The App 'access' is tied to your apple ID, so as long as both devices are logged in to the same App Store ID they you can purchase once and use on both devices. Best - RA

Super App aber ein Problem…

Sehr zu empfehlen für „mal eben schnell“ bei Clubgigs etc.
Allerdings speichert die App die Einstellungen nicht, hoffe das wird bald behoben!

Response from developer

Hello! We released an update where this was addressed. If things are still not returning, please email us to support@rationalacoustics.com and we will figure it out. Best - RA

无法正常使用

暂停功能无法使用,一点击暂停就清空内容

Response from developer

The Pause function is meant to clear the live measurement when viewing stored data. To view the "paused" data, select on the 'view' icon, represented by an Eye in the lower right of the RTA plot. Best - RA

De pago sin prueba

Si no te dejan probar ni una vez, dudo mucho que funcione

Not worth it

For the cost of the app I would expect save functionality paticually for laeq setup and mic calibration.

Poor quality app for premium price based around another computer based system that actually works.

Response from developer

Hello PrimeSammi, The save state is slated for the next update. Regardless of the pricing tier the underlying RTA and Spectrograph code is the same as the desktop versions of Smaart. As we spend more time developing this app we hope you’ll come back and give it another shot! Best - RA

muy bueno

👌

É pago

Poderia falar antes que é pago

Response from developer

The pricing information is detailed in the description of the product. So - yes - we do say that it is a paid app upfront, before you download - if you read the product description the information is there. Best - RA.

Chrash

the APP doesnt work with external audio interfaces. when i use the internal microphones from iPAD it works. when i connect a USB interface the APP crash and close.

Response from developer

It has worked with the devices we've been able to test - but we have by no means tested all external audio devices available. What is the particular device you are using that cause the app to crash? The app is the same for iPad and iPhone, so not sure how that could effect it as long as it is supported on the device and can provide enough power. Please email support@rationalacoustics.com so we can better get to the bottom of it. Thanks! - RA

앱은 좋은데 결제 취소

실수로 결제했는데 어떻게 환불 받죠 .. 앱 닫는디 갑자기 지문찍혀서 그런지 우다다 결제가 되버림

Response from developer

English: You can request a refund through the app store. As long as you do it within 90 days of purchase, they should honor your refund with no issues. Korean (Google Translate): 앱 스토어를 통해 환불을 요청하실 수 있습니다. 구매 후 90일 이내에 환불을 요청하시면 문제없이 환불받으실 수 있습니다. Best - RA.

Estupenda aplicación

Funciona muy bien, pero no funciona con mi micro Rode Videomic Me-L…. La aplicación lo reconoce….. pero no recoge sonido ni medición alguna….
El micro Rode me funciona en el IPad con otros programas sin problema.

Solo me funciona con el micro del IPad

Aún así es una fantástica aplicación que vale cada euro que cuesta 👍🏼
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Forces you to pay on first launch

Despite being free on the App Store, you have to pay to use it. Super misleading, total waste of time.

Response from developer

Hello - You are not charged, nor do you have to pay to use the app, within the first 7 days of the free trial. You can cancel anytime within that period with a simple click. Unfortunately due to the way Apple handles trial periods, a free trial for a lifetime license is not allowed. Apple forces us into a subscription choice first. I hope you'll give us another shot someday! Best - RA

Subscription only

A forced subscription screen right at launch is an instant one-star for me. Users should be able to freely explore an app's interface, customize settings, and get a feel for its functionality before being prompted for credit card details. This current method is a major deterrent and should be reconsidered for a more user-friendly experience.

*EDIT* give credit where it’s due: the developers at Rational Acoustics reached out to me directly with a thoughtful and detailed explanation of the constraints they face due to Apple’s current rules around trials and purchases. They were transparent about the tradeoffs involved and acknowledged the value of what I was asking for.

I suggested they consider implementing a manual, time-limited trial period (e.g., 7 days of full functionality), something I’ve seen work well in other apps, and they were open to the idea. While I still hope to see a more user-friendly trial experience in a future update, I really appreciate the direct and respectful communication from the team.

Here’s hoping that as development continues, they’ll find a solution that allows curious users to explore the app before committing to a subscription. Until then, I’ll keep an eye on updates
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Response from developer

Hi Graham! We completely agree with you, and wish that this was possible in the framework Apple provides. I would like to offer you some inside baseball as to how we got where we are. Apple provides three fundamental paths - paid subscription, "Lifetime" subscription (they don't even call it a perpetual license), or a totally free app (same as Lifetime, but with 0 cost associated with it). Lifetime downloads are, fundamentally, not able to have a free trial associated with them - only subscriptions allow you to enable a trial period (Apples rules, not Rational Acoustics). This was one of the trickier parts of developing Smaart RTA, which allows for two feature levels, at 3 different price points each depending on the level of access desired: monthly or annual billing, as well as Lifetime purchase of either the base or full functionality. Effectively, there are 6 different possible ways of accessing Smaart RTA. We have full control over this, and wanted to give potential users the ability to purchase whatever feels right for them. The rub here is that some decision has to be made up front by a potential user to access the app because, again, there is no way to have a free trial without first subscribing to the product because Apple controls the licensing. The other approach is to use a "freemium" model, where you enable some level of functionality for free, with the ability to change those core settings disabled until a purchase is made. I think this is what you are specifically looking for? We've discussed this sort of model internally, and it's not off the table entirely, it will just require some time to implement. The initial "welcome" screens are based on comprehensive study of other developers apps and how they approach this conundrum that Apple puts you in. All that to say, we appreciate your feedback and hope that you will revisit us as we continue to develop Smaart RTA. Best - RA.

Subscription only

A forced subscription screen right at launch is an instant one-star for me. Users should be able to freely explore an app's interface, customize settings, and get a feel for its functionality before being prompted for credit card details. This current method is a major deterrent and should be reconsidered for a more user-friendly experience.
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