Comparison

PhaseChecker vs GuavaDrop

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

Head to head
About

PhaseChecker

This utility app tests your sound system to ensure speakers are correctly wired and in-phase. It offers manual and automatic modes, with advanced waveform analysis for precise setup. Proper phasing is crucial for optimal bass response and stereo imaging.

Highlights
  • Speaker phase and polarity testing
  • Manual and automatic test modes
  • Microphone-based analysis
  • Waveform view for advanced users
  • In-app help and guidance
  • Audio output connection
Features
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The PhaseCheck app will run a test signal through your sound system to ensure your speakers are in-phase and wired with the correct polarity. It can be run either manually or automatically.  Manual mode allows you to run the test signal and flip the phase so you can listen yourself to ensure your sound system is setup correctly.  Automatic mode will run a series of test signals through your sound system and use the microphone on the device to analyse the results. New in version 2.0 is a waveform view mode for advanced use. It allows you to play an asymmetrical waveform (ramp waveform), record the sound from each speaker close up and capture the waveforms to then compare them. Phase is a difficult concept so full help is available in the app to ensure you get the best results. You should check the phase of your sound system whenever the wiring has been changed to ensure everything is the correct polarity. When a sound systems speakers are out of phase the sound quality is affected massively. Bass is reduced significantly and stereo imaging gives the illusion of the sounds pulling outside of the room. To run the check connect your iOS device to your sound system so it can play audio. If possible place the iOS device evenly between the speakers. Phase cancellation will not occur close to the speakers so ensure the device is not too close. Ensure the volume is at a comfortable listening level and if possible ensure there is no background noise to interfere with the scan.

About

GuavaDrop

Easily scan, create, and manage QR codes. View QR code content as text messages for convenient access. Designed for both personal and business productivity.

Highlights
  • Scan QR codes
  • Create QR codes
  • Save QR codes
  • View QR code content as text
  • Personal productivity
  • Business productivity
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GuavaDrop lets you manage QR codes with a useful selection of features. In addition to basic features such as scanning, saving and creating QR codes, you can conveniently view the content of QR codes as text messages.  GuavaDrop is especially designed for personal and business productivity. Give it a try today!

Screenshots

PhaseChecker3 screens
GuavaDrop4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: GuavaDrop at Free against PhaseChecker's $0.99. GuavaDrop also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.0) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 43 months). PhaseChecker's advantage is ratings volume (3 vs 1). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

GuavaDrop is free to download; PhaseChecker costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

GuavaDrop holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PhaseChecker ships an update every 43 months, GuavaDrop every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
PhaseChecker versus GuavaDrop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhaseCheckerGuavaDrop
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating2.0 (3 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews15.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 43 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.1 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRick PeacockAzukipan IT Solutions LLC

Customer experience

PhaseChecker

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive15.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative84.2%

GuavaDrop

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

PhaseChecker

No in-app purchases

None

GuavaDrop

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PhaseChecker free?
PhaseChecker costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is GuavaDrop free?
GuavaDrop is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, PhaseChecker or GuavaDrop?
GuavaDrop is rated higher. PhaseChecker averages 2.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while GuavaDrop averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do PhaseChecker or GuavaDrop have ads?
Neither PhaseChecker nor GuavaDrop shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PhaseChecker or GuavaDrop?
PhaseChecker ships an update every 43 months, and GuavaDrop every 6 weeks. Most recently, PhaseChecker was updated on October 4, 2026 and GuavaDrop on September 30, 2026.

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