Comparison

AcousticLab vs AustarLink

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Professional stereo recording
  • Precise sound acquisition and analysis
  • Input channel calibration
  • Automatic recording triggers
  • Prerecord function
  • Signal marking and playback
Features
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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

About

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.

Screenshots

AcousticLab3 screens
AustarLink4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. AcousticLab sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month. AustarLink asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
AcousticLab versus AustarLink: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAcousticLabAustarLink
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.614.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB148 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZKXY Technology Co., Ltd欧仕达听力科技(厦门)有限公司

In-app purchases

1 purchases

AcousticLab

Subscriptions1
  • Audio Analysis Set, 1 Month$9.991 Month
None

AustarLink

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AcousticLab free?
AcousticLab is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AustarLink free?
AustarLink is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do AcousticLab or AustarLink have ads?
Neither AcousticLab nor AustarLink shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AcousticLab or AustarLink?
AcousticLab ships an update every 7 months, and AustarLink every 3 months. Most recently, AcousticLab was updated on November 2, 2026 and AustarLink on November 3, 2026.

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