Comparison

Noise Partner vs Building Acoustics Pro

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

Head to head
About

Noise Partner

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The Noise Partner app is a remote control and measurement annotation tool for your B&K 2245 and HBK 2255 sound level meter. Use Noise Partner to safely control your noise measurements from a distance, minimizing your impact on the sound field, and document your work with photo, video, text and voice note annotations embedded directly into the measurement data.

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Building Acoustics Pro

Features
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Introducing "Building Acoustics Pro", your smart companion for comprehensive acoustic measurements. Compatible with Svantek sound level meters equipped with Bluetooth® interface, like SV 977D and SV 971A, this advanced app transforms your acoustic measurement and analysis experiences. Our sophisticated software streamlines the sound insulation measurement process, following the guidelines outlined by ISO 16283. With a user-friendly interface, it efficiently presents sound insulation results on the display and generates ISO-compliant reports at your convenience. Additionally, this versatile application can be utilized alongside SP 95 Impact Ball for meticulous sound insulation testing in lightweight structures. A project involving measurements from source and receiving rooms for variable sound source positions is effortlessly created during the measurement. Ensuring comprehensive documentation, each project is securely saved in the sound meter's memory, accompanied by relevant measurement files. For a more personalized experience, "Building Acoustics Pro" enables you to add photos and comments to the measurement projects, making it an indispensable tool for professionals and enthusiasts alike. For Speech Transmission Index (STIPA) measurements with SV 971A, the application follows the IEC 60268-16:2011 procedure. By leveraging the Bluetooth® interface, it connects to SV 971A, displaying STIPA results and securely saving them in the device's memory. The "Building Acoustics Pro" isn't just an application, it's a revolution in acoustic measurements. For more information and tutorials, visit our website www.svantek.com and check out our YouTube channel. List of supported devices: - SVAN 977CE - SV 977D - SV 973 - SV 973A - SV 971A

Screenshots

Noise Partner4 screens
Building Acoustics Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Building Acoustics Pro at every 2 weeks against Noise Partner's every 4 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Noise Partner ships an update every 4 months, Building Acoustics Pro every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and August 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Noise Partner versus Building Acoustics Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNoise PartnerBuilding Acoustics Pro
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size184 MB68 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHottinger Bruel & Kjaer A/SSvantek Sp. z o.o.

In-app purchases

None

Noise Partner

No in-app purchases

None

Building Acoustics Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Noise Partner free?
Noise Partner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Building Acoustics Pro free?
Building Acoustics Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Noise Partner or Building Acoustics Pro have ads?
Neither Noise Partner nor Building Acoustics Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Noise Partner or Building Acoustics Pro?
Noise Partner ships an update every 4 months, and Building Acoustics Pro every 2 weeks. Most recently, Noise Partner was updated on September 15, 2026 and Building Acoustics Pro on August 18, 2026.

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