Comparison

AcousticApp vs NoiseScope

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

Head to head
About

AcousticApp

Measure and analyze sound and room acoustics with professional tools. Calculate reverberation time, simulate acoustic changes, and test your hearing. Optimize spaces with advanced features and personalized reports.

Highlights
  • Professional sound and noise measurement (RTA)
  • Reverberation time calculation and evaluation
  • Acoustic simulation before/after optimization
  • Hearing ability test across frequency ranges
  • Room acoustics calculation with user-defined absorbers
  • Personalized report generation
Features
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AkustikApp by objectiv is a precise sound measurement app for iOS, developed in Germany. It supports sound, noise and room acoustics measurement, evaluation and documentation. The app provides a professional measurement tool with RTA display for sound and noise measurement. Measurement values can be saved as screenshots and used for documentation. This makes AkustikApp suitable for capturing acoustic situations in offices, daycare centers, schools, meeting rooms, public spaces and private rooms. The app can also be used for orientation and documentation of environmental noise, such as traffic or aircraft noise. The integrated acoustic measurement uses the device microphone to display relative level values and acoustic characteristics. In addition, the app provides information about acoustic products and solutions, including acoustic pictures, ceiling absorbers, wall absorbers and other products for improving room acoustics.

About

NoiseScope

Features
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NoiseScope is a precise and reliable tool for measuring and documenting sound levels in your environment. Whether you are at a concert, at work, at home, or outdoors, NoiseScope gives you an accurate understanding of the noise around you β€” in real time. Measure sound levels instantly in decibels (dB) with a clear, color-coded display that helps you understand how safe or harmful the sound may be. The app also provides a rolling average to smooth out rapid fluctuations and give you a more stable picture of the overall sound environment. Measure and store noise over time Start a measurement period and track minimum, maximum, and average levels. With location access enabled, NoiseScope also records your position and marks it on a map, making it easy to document where a measurement took place. Perfect for reporting noise issues The Pro version allows you to save measurement periods and export detailed PDF reports containing all key values β€” time, location, and noise levels β€” ideal for submitting noise complaints or documenting sound conditions professionally. The Pro Version Features β€’ Unlimited measurement duration β€’ Save measurement periods β€’ Export PDF reports with key data and map β€’ Improved documentation for noise complaints Designed for clarity and ease of use NoiseScope offers a clean, intuitive interface that makes noise measurement accessible to everyone. Real-time readings can be disabled at any time to reduce battery use. Whether you need a simple sound level meter or a tool for formal documentation, NoiseScope gives you accurate, reliable, and easy-to-share results.

Screenshots

AcousticApp4 screens
NoiseScope4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: NoiseScope at every 2 months against AcousticApp's every 4 months. AcousticApp's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. AcousticApp sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month and NoiseScope sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AcousticApp ships an update every 4 months, NoiseScope every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 6 level
AcousticApp versus NoiseScope: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAcousticAppNoiseScope
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews81.3% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 months β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 β€” better17.6
Further details β€” not scored
Size90 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerobjectiv GmbH & Co. KGTore Bergethon Østensen

In-app purchases

1 purchases

AcousticApp

Subscriptions1
  • Acoustic App Pro Version$0.991 Month
1 purchases

NoiseScope

One-time1
  • Pro version$2.99

Questions

Is AcousticApp free?
AcousticApp is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NoiseScope free?
NoiseScope is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do AcousticApp or NoiseScope have ads?
Neither AcousticApp nor NoiseScope shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AcousticApp or NoiseScope?
AcousticApp ships an update every 4 months, and NoiseScope every 2 months. Most recently, AcousticApp was updated on October 24, 2026 and NoiseScope on October 9, 2026.

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