AcousticLab vs AustarLink
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AcousticLab
Transform your iOS device into a professional noise measurement tool. Capture precise sound with stereo recording, calibration, and advanced analysis features. Ideal for accurate audio data collection and evaluation.
- Professional stereo recording
- Precise sound acquisition and analysis
- Input channel calibration
- Automatic recording triggers
- Prerecord function
- Signal marking and playback
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AcousticLab is a professional stereo recorder APP developed by ZKXY (a member of BSWA Group). This APP will turn your iOS device into a professional noise measurement device with precise sound acquisition and analysis. The measurement system will fulfill the requirement of IEC and ASTM standards when using an external stereo sound card and precision microphones. The input channels (microphones) can be calibrated with a standard calibrator to get the actual sound level of test signals, and the output channels also can be corrected according to the surrounding environment. - Support mono and stereo recording. - The input channels can be calibrated with standard sound level calibrators or manually input the calibration factor. - Support two kinds of setting to automatically trigger the recording. - Prerecord function ensures every important signal will be capture. - The key position of the signal can be easily marked and playback. - The volume of the two playback channels can be adjusted respectively. Monthly description of audio data package: -FFT analysis of audio data. File format modification (caf/wav). -Subscription cycle: 1 month (continuous monthly products) -Subscription price: $9.99 / month -Unsubscribe: manually open "Settings" of mobile phone, enter "app store", enter "account settings" page, click "subscribe" to unsubscribe manually -Privacy Policy: http://neyue.com.cn/newsshown_7.html -Terms and Conditions: http://neyue.com.cn/newsshown_6.html
AustarLink
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Function content: 1. support up to 8 program file switching, including six adaptive environments, an additional program, a custom program 2. custom program, volume, sound quality, spatial sound source positioning, noise reduction, tinnitus masking and other parameters independent debugging 3. support three language Settings (simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, English) Disclaimer: When using our APP, please seek medical advice before making any medical decisions.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AustarLink at none against AcousticLab's 1. AustarLink also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 7 months). On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. AcousticLab sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month. AustarLink asks for nothing beyond the download.
AcousticLab ships an update every 7 months, AustarLink every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AcousticLab | AustarLink |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 148 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ZKXY Technology Co., Ltd | 欧仕达听力科技(厦门)有限公司 |
In-app purchases
AcousticLab
- Audio Analysis Set, 1 Month$9.991 Month
AustarLink
No in-app purchases
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