Comparison

SoundMeter X vs FurMemo

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

Head to head
About

SoundMeter X

Transform your device into a professional sound level meter, noise dosimeter, and spectrum analyzer. Log data, calibrate sensitivity, and analyze audio with advanced features. Offers a free trial for premium functionalities.

Highlights
  • Handheld data-logging sound level meter
  • Data-logging noise dosimeter
  • Real-time octave spectrum analyzer
  • Multi-channel data recorder
  • Stereo signal generator
  • Sensitivity calibration
  • Data logging in CSV, TXT, MAT, and PDF
Features
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SoundMeter X turns your iPhone or iPad into a handheld data-logging sound level meter (SLM), data-logging noise dosimeter, stereo signal generator, multi-channel data recorder, and real-time whole or 1/3 octave band spectrum analyzer (subscription or perpetual license required for most features--14-day free trial available). Input signals can be acquired from any available audio input path. Sensitivity calibration can also be performed for any audio input device and/or input channel. Direct hardware support (automatic sensitivity calibration, based on factory-defined values) for The Modal Shop’s 2-channel 485B39 USB-ICP interface and miniDSP’s UMIK-1, UMIK-2, and EARS microphones. In addition to real-time sound level measurements, SoundMeter can stream raw sound data to audio files, and store acquired sound level data, including date, time, and location, in CSV or TXT (tab-delimited) files, MAT-files, or high-resolution PDF images for later retrieval from your device. SoundMeter may be downloaded for free from the App Store. Additional tools and features are offered via in-app purchase. The SoundMeter Pro subscription includes: - User-defined custom metadata in saved audio and data files - Level MeterLp, Leq, Lx sound levels -- Standard Flat, A, C frequency weighting -- Standard Fast, Slow, Impulse time weighting -- Data logging. Data can be logged as often as every 0.1 seconds for up to 8 hours, every second for up to 72 hours, or every 10 seconds for up to two weeks. -- Event notifications - Max Levels Meter -- Traffic-light-style meters make it easy to monitor 2 separate sound level thresholds in 2 independent user-defined frequency bands. -- Define lower (warning) and higher (limit) sound level thresholds for overall (full audio band) levels as well as for individual octave frequency bands. -- Store user-defined thresholds in files for later recall. - Noise Dosimeter -- 8-hour Noise Dose, Projected Dose, TWA calculations -- Criterion Levels: 80, 85, 90 dB -- Exchange Rates: 3, 4, 5 dB -- Data logging. Data can be logged as often as every 0.1 seconds for up to 8 hours, every second for up to 72 hours, or every 10 seconds for up to two weeks. - Real-time Octave Spectrum Analyzer (RTA) -- Lp, Leq, Lx sound levels -- Supports whole or 1/3-octave frequency bands -- Standard Flat, A, C frequency weighting -- Standard Fast, Slow, Impulse time weighting -- NC, RNC, and NR references curves, NC, SIL, and NR values -- Data logging. Data can be logged as often as every 0.1 seconds for up to 8 hours, every second for up to 72 hours, or every 10 seconds for up to two weeks. - Multi-channel Data Recorder -- Supports up to 8 channels -- Live monitoring of recorded data -- Metadata (including calibrated sensitivity) embedded in audio file (AIF, CAF, WAV), optionally saved in separate data file - Stereo Signal Generator -- Left and right outputs assigned to arbitrary hardware output channels -- Random and pseudorandom (periodic) noise sequences with white or pink spectrum -- Linear and logarithmic frequency sweeps -- Dual periodic waveforms with arbitrary frequency and phase difference - MultiTool -- Powerful data monitoring and project management (Add 2-6 subtools, depending on screen size, and save configurations for easy recall at a later time.) The SignalScope X Pro Tool Set subscription can be shared between SoundMeter X and SignalScope X. It unlocks all tools and features of the SoundMeter Pro subscription in SoundMeter X and all tools and features of the Pro Tool Set subscription in SignalScope X (iCloud login required). Learn more about SoundMeter X at FaberAcoustical.com. Subscription Terms: - https://www.faberacoustical.com/apps/subscriptions/terms.html Privacy Policy: - https://www.faberacoustical.com/about/privacy.html Terms and Conditions for FaberAcoustical.com: https://www.faberacoustical.com/about/terms.html

About

FurMemo

Features
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FurMemo is a warm pet care journal for recording your pet’s everyday life, health moments, and memories. Capture photos and videos, track weight and vaccines, build a beautiful pet timeline, and watch your bond grow through badges and milestones. FurMemo helps you keep important details in one place, from daily care records to health reports and family sharing. You can also explore pet notes, official care tips, polls, and real stories from other pet parents. Save helpful posts, ask questions, and discover practical ideas for feeding, grooming, training, travel, and daily routines. Key features: Record pet photos, videos, notes, weight, vaccines, and memories Build a private pet album and timeline Track intimacy levels, badges, and care progress Generate AI-powered pet health insights based on your records Ask the pet care assistant for daily care ideas Explore community notes, official guides, polls, and pet parent stories Share pet care with family members Keep everything organized for cats, dogs, birds, rabbits, reptiles, fish, and more FurMemo is not a veterinary medical device and does not replace professional veterinary advice. For urgent or serious health concerns, please contact a licensed veterinarian.

Screenshots

SoundMeter X4 screens
FurMemo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FurMemo at none against SoundMeter X's 7. FurMemo also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.6). On price, ads 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. SoundMeter X sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. FurMemo asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SoundMeter X ships an update every 3 weeks, FurMemo every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
SoundMeter X versus FurMemo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSoundMeter XFurMemo
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (45 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews22.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings45 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.615.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB53 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFaber Acoustical, LLCOTTERPAW STUDIO PTE. LTD.

In-app purchases

7 purchases

SoundMeter X

Subscriptions4
  • SoundMeter Pro, 1 Month14 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Pro Tool Set, 1 Month14 Days trial$24.991 Month
  • SoundMeter Pro, 1 Year14 Days trial$49.991 Year
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  • Pro Tool Set, 1 Year14 Days trial$249.991 Year
One-time3
  • 14-day Free Trial, SoundMeter ProFree
  • SoundMeter Pro 2026 Upgrade$29.99
  • SoundMeter Pro 2026$99.99
None

FurMemo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SoundMeter X free?
SoundMeter X is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FurMemo free?
FurMemo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SoundMeter X or FurMemo have ads?
Neither SoundMeter X nor FurMemo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SoundMeter X or FurMemo?
SoundMeter X ships an update every 3 weeks, and FurMemo every 2 weeks. Most recently, SoundMeter X was updated on October 29, 2026 and FurMemo on October 17, 2026.

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