Comparison

MapMySound. Soundscape Map vs Sawt

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

Head to head
About

MapMySound. Soundscape Map

Record, analyze, and share soundscapes with detailed mapping and spectrogram views. This app helps you document environmental sounds, edit recordings, and discover new audio experiences.

Highlights
  • Record soundscapes
  • Analyze audio with spectrogram
  • Edit and mix recordings
  • Share soundscapes
  • Search and save audio
  • Categorize audios
Features
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MapMySound is a soundscape recording and mapping app for capturing the world as it sounds. Record ambient sounds, music, conversations, and nature — anywhere — and each recording is automatically tagged with its location, temperature, and humidity. Every sound you capture appears on a global map, so you can explore recordings from cities, coastlines, and communities around the world — or revisit your own sound memories exactly where you made them. Start recording immediately — no account required. Record as a guest, and when you're ready, sign in to save your sounds to your account automatically. Features: • Record and geo-tag sounds anywhere, even without an account • View the walking path of every recording on a map • Analyze sound with a live spectrogram and decibel readout • Browse a global map of soundscapes recorded by users worldwide • Bookmark, share, and organize your favorite sounds • Upload, download, and revisit your recordings anytime Whether you're a field recordist, a traveler, or simply curious what the world sounds like, MapMySound turns every walk into a sound map worth remembering. Privacy Policy: https://mapmysound.com/terms-and-conditions/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Sawt

Stream content from YouTube and your own device in one application. Enjoy offline playback, background listening, and easy management of your audio library. Keep all your favorite music and podcasts in a single, convenient place.

Highlights
  • Search and stream YouTube content
  • Offline playback for saved audio
  • Import personal audio files
  • Background playback
  • Shuffle, repeat, and queue functions
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Sawt is the all-in-one app designed for a seamless content streaming experience. Whether you're searching for your favorite content or streaming from YouTube, Sawt lets you stream effortlessly. We adhere to YouTube's API guidelines to ensure a compliant and enjoyable experience. Key Features: . Search and Stream: Instantly search for content from YouTube. Play your favorite media with ease. . Offline Playback: Stream audio once and save it for offline listening. No internet? No problem! Enjoy your saved tracks anywhere, anytime. . Import Your Own Audio Files: Add personal files from your device and listen alongside streamed content. One app for all your needs. . Background Playback & Controls: Listen while multitasking. Control playback with shuffle, repeat, and queue functions. With Sawt, you’ll have a powerful tool that brings your favorite content to one place. Whether you’re streaming or using your own files, Sawt keeps you in tune!

Screenshots

MapMySound. Soundscape Map4 screens
Sawt4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sawt at none against MapMySound. Soundscape Map's 2. Sawt also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. MapMySound. Soundscape Map sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Sawt asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for MapMySound. Soundscape Map against 5.0 for Sawt. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MapMySound. Soundscape Map ships an update monthly, Sawt every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
MapMySound. Soundscape Map versus Sawt: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMapMySound. Soundscape MapSawt
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size109 MB36 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperDuriye Rhythm and Sound Productions, LLCGasser Ahmed

Customer experience

MapMySound. Soundscape Map

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Sawt

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

In-app purchases

2 purchases

MapMySound. Soundscape Map

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Premium Annual$29.991 Year
None

Sawt

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MapMySound. Soundscape Map free?
MapMySound. Soundscape Map is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sawt free?
Sawt is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MapMySound. Soundscape Map or Sawt?
MapMySound. Soundscape Map and Sawt are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do MapMySound. Soundscape Map or Sawt have ads?
Neither MapMySound. Soundscape Map nor Sawt shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MapMySound. Soundscape Map or Sawt?
MapMySound. Soundscape Map ships an update monthly, and Sawt every 3 weeks. Most recently, MapMySound. Soundscape Map was updated on November 2, 2026 and Sawt on October 30, 2026.

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