Nurugo Box vs ARCQ SPL
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Nurugo Box
Explore a world of discovery with micro-level insights. Uncover beauty secrets and enhance your skincare routine with advanced technology.
- Microscopic discovery
- Dermatological analysis
- Beauty insights
- Skincare enhancement
- Exploration tool
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Discovery begins with Nurugo micro. Beauty begins with Nurugo derma.
ARCQ SPL
Transform your device into a precision sound pressure level meter. Analyze real-time A- and C-weighted measurements, view live spectrum analysis, and utilize flexible input options for accurate audio monitoring.
- Real-time A- and C-weighted measurements
- Octave-band spectrum analyzer
- Flexible input options (built-in, USB, Bluetooth)
- Simultaneous metric display
- Customizable averaging windows
- On-device processing for privacy
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SPL Meter turns your iPhone or iPad into a precision sound pressure level meter for musicians, audio engineers, AV techs, and anyone who needs to know how loud it really is. Built around real-time A- and C-weighted measurement, SPL Meter shows the readings the pros actually use — not a single number, but a full panel of simultaneous metrics. MEASUREMENTS • LAS / LCS — A- and C-weighted level with SLOW or FAST time weighting • LAeq / LCeq — equivalent continuous level over your chosen averaging window • LCpeak — true C-weighted peak, instant and max-hold • TWA — time-weighted average for noise-exposure style monitoring • Instant, average, and max-hold values side by side LIVE SPECTRUM • Real-time octave-band spectrum analyzer • Drag across the display to read the level at any frequency • Double-tap to expand for a full-screen view FLEXIBLE INPUT • Use the built-in microphone or any connected USB, Bluetooth, or headset input • Multi-channel interfaces supported — pick the exact input channel • A/B capture: freeze two readings and see the difference DESIGNED FOR REAL WORK • Choose your averaging window to suit the room and the source • Custom thresholds and profiles • Clean, high-contrast layout that reads at a glance on stage or in the field • Universal — optimized for both iPhone and iPad PRIVATE BY DESIGN SPL Meter does all processing on-device. Audio is never recorded, saved, or transmitted. There are no accounts, no analytics, no tracking, and no ads. A NOTE ON ACCURACY Like any phone-based meter, readings depend on your device's microphone and are not a substitute for a calibrated Class 1/2 sound level meter for compliance work. SPL Meter is a powerful, consistent tool for monitoring, comparison, and setup — not a certified measurement instrument.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: ARCQ SPL at 100% against Nurugo Box's 43%. ARCQ SPL also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks). Nurugo Box's advantage is price (Free vs $5.99) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.0). On ads, in-app purchases 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
Nurugo Box is free to download; ARCQ SPL costs $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Nurugo Box ships an update every 3 weeks, ARCQ SPL every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Nurugo Box | ARCQ SPL |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $5.99 |
| Rating | 4.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 42.9% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 61 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | UNION biometrics Co., Ltd. | JRB LAB |
Customer experience
Nurugo Box
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In-app purchases
Nurugo Box
No in-app purchases
ARCQ SPL
No in-app purchases









