Comparison

AcousticLab vs fieldtape

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

fieldtape

Features
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Fieldtape is a simple, focused audio recorder built for capturing ideas as they happen. Record clean audio with a tactile, tape-inspired interface that keeps you present instead of buried in menus. Review recordings instantly, scrub through them with precision, and manage takes without friction. Add quick memos alongside your recordings to jot down context, lyrics, ideas, or reminders tied to the moment. Designed to feel intentional and calm, Fieldtape adapts to light and dark environments with multiple themes, including full custom colors. Whether you’re recording music ideas, field sounds, voice notes, or fleeting thoughts, the app stays out of the way and lets you work. Features • High-quality audio recording • Tap and hold the reel to pause recording • Tape-style reel playback and scrubbing • Instant playback and recording management • Built-in memo notes • Multiple themes plus full custom theming • Built-in transcriptions • Offline, private, and lightweight Fieldtape is for recording first and organizing later, without distractions.

Screenshots

AcousticLab3 screens
fieldtape4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: fieldtape at none against AcousticLab's 1. fieldtape also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 7 months). AcousticLab's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.1). 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. AcousticLab sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month. fieldtape asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AcousticLab ships an update every 7 months, fieldtape every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
AcousticLab versus fieldtape: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAcousticLabfieldtape
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS15.6 — better18.1
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZKXY Technology Co., LtdJustin Verdaguer

In-app purchases

1 purchases

AcousticLab

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

fieldtape

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AcousticLab free?
AcousticLab is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is fieldtape free?
fieldtape is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do AcousticLab or fieldtape have ads?
Neither AcousticLab nor fieldtape shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AcousticLab or fieldtape?
AcousticLab ships an update every 7 months, and fieldtape every 3 weeks. Most recently, AcousticLab was updated on November 2, 2026 and fieldtape on November 9, 2026.

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