NoiseLab vs Repeating Timer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
NoiseLab
This professional sound meter app transforms your iOS device into an acoustical analysis meter, precisely measuring sound pressure levels and frequency characteristics. It offers advanced features for acoustic engineers, including filter and time detector combinations, calibration options, and historical data export.
- Measures sound pressure level and frequency
- Supports built-in and external microphones
- Simultaneous filter (Z, A, B, C) and time detector (Fast, Slow, Impulse) measurements
- System calibration with sound calibrators or manual input
- Saves and exports sound pressure level history
- Calculates and displays Octave analysis results
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NoiseLab is a professional noise meter APP developed by ZKXY (member of BSWA Group). It turns your iOS device into a professional acoustical analysis meter, precisely measures the sound pressure level and the frequency characteristic around you. For acoustic engineers to comply with IEC and ASTM standards, it is essential to use external soundcard and microphones. MicW i437 microphone is recommended to use in high-precision measurement, and i437 can be purchased in Amazon and other web-shops online. HIGHLIGHTS: - Support the built-in Microphone and the external microphone, the latter has 3 gains to choose. - Measurements of any combinations of Filter Z, A, B, C and Time detector Fast, Slow and Impulse simultaneously. 3 profiles results can be shown simultaneously - The system can be calibrated by using sound calibrators with 94 dB and 114 dB at 1000 Hz, or manual input of calibration factor. - Measured time history of sound pressure level can be saved into the list of history report and easily export to computer and send by email. - Calculate and show the Current and integral Octave analysis results - Octave result can be saved, and max 3 previous Octave results can be shown to compare. About BSWA Group: Established in 1998, BSWA Group has twenty years of experiences in developing and manufacturing acoustical measurement instruments. BSWA’s products are distributed in over 40 countries through sales partners, covering the businesses of: - Manufacturing the world class measurement microphones - Developing acoustic measurement systems and devices - Designing and building anechoic chambers - Acoustical consulting for environmental and noise control projects. More information about BSWA Group for acoustic devices and advice please visit our website: www.bswa-tech.com.
Repeating Timer
This utility app provides a simple and efficient way to set repeating timers with a clear display of remaining time. It offers an Apple Watch app and home screen widgets for quick access and control.
- Repeat timer with remaining time display
- Apple Watch app integration
- Home screen widgets for quick access
- Ad-free experience (paid feature)
- Supports iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch
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Simple repeat timer. Free Features: * Repeat timer. Remaining time at a glance. * Apple Watch app * Widget to start and check timers on home screen. Paid Features: * No ads Terms of use：https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Repeating Timer at $1.99 against NoiseLab's $99.99. Repeating Timer also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks). NoiseLab's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On 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
NoiseLab costs $99.99 and Repeating Timer $1.99 up front. Repeating Timer sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.49 per month. NoiseLab asks for nothing beyond the download.
NoiseLab ships an update every 6 weeks, Repeating Timer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NoiseLab | Repeating Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $99.99 | $1.99 — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | — | 66.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ZKXY Technology Co., Ltd | Yohei Tamura |
Customer experience
NoiseLab
Repeating Timer
In-app purchases
NoiseLab
No in-app purchases
Repeating Timer
- Premium Plan$0.491 Month
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