Comparison

PhaseChecker vs Sounds Watch

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

Sounds Watch

Access a wide variety of sound effects for relaxation, everyday objects, animals, and miscellaneous purposes. Use sounds for alarms, jokes, or even basic expressions.

Highlights
  • Relaxation sounds (rain, sea, birds)
  • Everyday object sounds (alarm, camera, typing)
  • Animal sounds (cat, dog, lion)
  • Miscellaneous sounds (applause, fart, fire)
  • Basic expressions (hello, goodbye, thank you)
  • Designed for Apple Watch and iPhone
Features
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You can find the following sounds: 1) Relaxation. When you need extra relaxation when you have of a lot stress or help you in your meditation: - Rain - Birds - Snow - Sea - Wind - Galloping horse 2) Objects. Collection of sounds of everyday objects. For example, if you need to sound an alarm: - Vibration - Camera shot - Alarm - Make coffe - Typing on keyboard - Doorbell - Fizzy drink - start car - Printing machine - toilet - Bicycle wheel - Money - Golf 3) Animals. Funny and useful animal sounds. Try to get your dog to howl or use a whistle to call him. - Cat - Dog - Whistle - Snake - Lion - Deer - Bow - Owl - Mosquito - Dog Howl 4) Miscellaneous. Varied. For example, applause to celebrate or a fart to play a joke. - Enter - Broken Glass - Broken Object - fart - Belching - Fire - Drift - Countdown - laughter - Construction noise - Write - applause - boos 5) Basic expressions. For example, to travel to Spain. - Hello - Goodbye - Please - Thank you

Screenshots

PhaseChecker3 screens
Sounds Watch4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PhaseChecker at 16% against Sounds Watch's 0%. On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

PhaseChecker costs $0.99 and Sounds Watch $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
PhaseChecker versus Sounds Watch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhaseCheckerSounds Watch
Price$0.99$0.99
Rating2.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews15.8% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 43 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch
Requires iOS14.1 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB28 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperRick PeacockTocapp Games S.L.

Customer experience

PhaseChecker

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

Sounds Watch

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

PhaseChecker

No in-app purchases

None

Sounds Watch

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PhaseChecker free?
PhaseChecker costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sounds Watch free?
Sounds Watch costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do PhaseChecker or Sounds Watch have ads?
Neither PhaseChecker nor Sounds Watch shows ads.

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