Comparison

PhaseChecker vs DSP48

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

DSP48

Features
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This is a software that can adjust DSP sound effects and display USB song information in a list format in a mobile app

Screenshots

PhaseChecker3 screens
DSP484 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: DSP48 at Free against PhaseChecker's $0.99. 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

DSP48 is free to download; PhaseChecker costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
PhaseChecker versus DSP48: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhaseCheckerDSP48
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating2.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews15.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 43 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.1 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB3 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperRick PeacockGuangzhou RDING Electronics Limited Company

In-app purchases

None

PhaseChecker

No in-app purchases

None

DSP48

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PhaseChecker free?
PhaseChecker costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is DSP48 free?
DSP48 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PhaseChecker or DSP48 have ads?
Neither PhaseChecker nor DSP48 shows ads.

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