Comparison

Sound Meter HQ vs Flymaster Link

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Sound Meter HQ

This application measures noise and sound levels using your device's microphone. It displays results in decibels on a logarithmic graph and allows for calibration to ensure accuracy. You can record minimum, average, and maximum sound levels.

Highlights
  • Measure sound level
  • Vibration meter
  • Noise detector
  • Record Min, AVG, Max levels
  • Logarithmic dB graph
  • Manual and auto calibration
Features
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Sound Meter - smart tool-app to measure noise and sound level or measurement of sound pressure level (SPL) in decibels (dB). To get precise measurements, we recommend, before start using, make app calibration: settings -> calibration (automatic or manual). This application use the built-in microphone in your smartphone or tablet and results of measurements are shown in the chart. Sound meter includes the following features: - measure of sound level, vibration meter, noise detector - record of: minimum (Min), average (AVG), maximum (Max) sound level - logarithmic graph of sound level in decibels (dB) - calibration tool - two modes: manual and auto calibration - ability to stop and record the results of measurements at any time Enjoy with Sound Meter !

About

Flymaster Link

Connect your compatible devices to your mobile phone to manage tasks, waypoints, and airspaces. Seamlessly transfer data to and from your instrument and the cloud, and update local airspace information.

Highlights
  • Manage Flymaster Account
  • Manage tasks, waypoints, and airspaces
  • Send data to Flymaster instrument via Bluetooth
  • Retrieve flights from instrument
  • Send flights to Flymaster cloud
  • Update instrument's local airspace
Features
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Link is the mobile app which extends your Flymaster compatible devices to your mobile phone. With out app you can: - Manage your Flymaster Account; - Manage your tasks,waypoints and airspaces; - Send tasks/waypoints/airspaces to Flymaster instrument over Bluetooth; - Get flights from instrument and send them to Flymaster cloud; - Update instruments' local airspace over Bluetooth!

Screenshots

Sound Meter HQ4 screens
Flymaster Link4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Sound Meter HQ at 4.8 against Flymaster Link's 3.0. Sound Meter HQ also leads on review sentiment (38% vs 0%) and ratings volume (349 vs 1). Flymaster Link's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Sound Meter HQ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Flymaster Link asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Sound Meter HQ holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sound Meter HQ has 349 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of Sound Meter HQ's written reviews are positive against 0% of Flymaster Link's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sound Meter HQ ships an update every 4 months, Flymaster Link fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Sound Meter HQ versus Flymaster Link: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSound Meter HQFlymaster Link
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (349 ratings) — better3.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews37.5% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings349 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperExaMobile S.A.Flymaster Avionics

Customer experience

Sound Meter HQ

All ratings348 ratings
Positive95.7%
Neutral2.9%
Negative1.4%
Written reviews80 reviews
Positive37.5%
Neutral5.0%
Negative57.5%

Flymaster Link

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Sound Meter HQ

One-time1
  • Remove ads$1.99
None

Flymaster Link

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sound Meter HQ free?
Sound Meter HQ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Flymaster Link free?
Flymaster Link is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Sound Meter HQ or Flymaster Link?
Sound Meter HQ is rated higher. Sound Meter HQ averages 4.8 out of 5 from 349 ratings, while Flymaster Link averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Sound Meter HQ or Flymaster Link have ads?
Neither Sound Meter HQ nor Flymaster Link shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sound Meter HQ or Flymaster Link?
Sound Meter HQ ships an update every 4 months, and Flymaster Link fortnightly. Most recently, Sound Meter HQ was updated on November 6, 2026 and Flymaster Link on November 3, 2026.

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