Comparison

SmarterNoise vs Recordi

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

Head to head
About

SmarterNoise

This app measures sound levels, records audio and video, and provides information on noise exposure risks. It features smart icons to help users understand the impact of noise on health and cognitive performance. Save, share, and archive your recordings with this comprehensive tool.

Highlights
  • Sound level measurement
  • Video and audio recording
  • Noise exposure risk information
  • Smart icons for health impact
  • Archive and sharing of recordings
  • Calibration
  • Location and time display
Features
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SmarterNoise measures sound level, records video and audio and informs about noise SmarterNoise is a premium sound level meter app featuring several unique functions. SmarterNoise measures sound levels in video and audio modes, records video and sound, and informs you about the risks of noise exposure. In addition, SmarterNoise includes a camera, measurement location, and easy sharing, all for free. From the archive you can view the video and audio files you've saved on your phone. With SmarterNoise you take sound level and noise measuring to a new level never available before. SmarterNoise features smart icons that react to the measured sound levels based on current research results focusing on the health and the adverse effects of noise pollution. With the SmarterNoise icons you easily understand how hearing, cognitive performance, and health may be affected by different levels of noise exposure. The awareness of harmful noise is increasing globally, and is considered a versatile risk factor for well-being and health, especially in noise polluted urban environments. Features of SmarterNoise: Sound level measurement and recording in video and audio modes Sound level activated audio recording Full HD, HD or VGA video resolution Three video quality settings Zoom and camera light Restarting of measurement Archive for saved files Sharing of saved files Calibration Smart icons Location, address Time and date display 10 second sound level average (LAeq, decibel) 60 second sound level average (LAeq, decibel) Max and min decibel level About decibels and sound measurement The unit for measuring noise and sound is called a decibel. Because the decibel scale is logarithmic, a sound with an intensity that is twice that of a reference sound corresponds to an increase of about 3 decibels. The reference point of 0 decibel is set at the intensity of the least perceptible sound, the threshold of hearing. On such a scale a 10-decibel sound is 10 times the intensity of the reference sound. Highlighting this is important as already a difference of a few decibels makes a noticeable difference in how noise is perceived. Leq is an average value describing the total sound energy over a period of time. It is however common practice to measure sound levels using A-weighting, which attenuates low and high frequencies that the average person cannot hear. In this case Leq is written LAeq. LAeq is a formulated average which emphasizes higher sound peaks, and is one of the most common measurements used by professionals to measure noise. All averages in SmarterNoise are measured in LAeq. Health effects of noise are often measured in Lden. Lden measures the average sound level over a 24 hour period, with a penalty of 5 dB added for the evening hours between 19:00 and 22:00, and a penalty of 10 dB added for the nighttime hours between 22:00 and 07:00. Increased health risks have been observed during long term exposure, which highlights the need to consider the full average sound energy over a longer period, not only temporary averages or noise peaks. About noise According to the findings of the World Health Organization (WHO), noise is the second largest environmental cause of health problems, after the impact of air quality. While environmental awareness in general has increased, the burden of noise has not yet been realized by the general public. People especially in urban environments are subjected to noise daily and nightly, at home and at work. Noise pollution has increased over the years due to increased traffic and air travel, urbanization, and industrial noise exposure. Because of the complex and frequent issue of everyday noise, we developed SmarterNoise in order for people to understand noise better.

About

Recordi

This app intelligently captures and classifies various audio events, from snoring and speech to music and environmental noises. It offers effortless organization, resilient recording capabilities, and versatile microphone modes for optimal quality. Your recordings and recognition results are kept private and confidential.

Highlights
  • Sound recognition for over 20 distinct sounds
  • Effortless organization and categorization
  • Resilient recording with automatic resume
  • Versatile microphone modes
  • Privacy-focused data ownership
Features
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Recordi is your intelligent sound companion, designed to capture and classify audio effortlessly. Whether you’re tracking snoring patterns, extracting crucial speech segments, or documenting special moments, Recordi has you covered. Download it now and experience the power of Recordi! Key Features: - Sound Recognition: Recordi identifies over 20 distinct sounds, including snoring, speech, laughter, baby cries, singing, music, car noises, etc. It's like having your own personal audio investigator! - Effortless Organization: Filter and categorize your recordings seamlessly. Jump to specific segments with a simple tap, and control playback with intuitive drag gestures. - Resilient Recording: Recordi automatically resumes recording after interruptions caused by alarms or phone calls. Customize this behavior to suit your preferences. - Versatile Mic Modes: Choose from three iOS microphone modes for optimal recording quality. - Privacy First: you retain ownership of your recordings and recognition results. Your data remains secure and confidential. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

SmarterNoise4 screens
Recordi4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Recordi at none against SmarterNoise's shown. Recordi also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 75%). SmarterNoise's advantage is ratings volume (115 vs 4) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.2). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases 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. SmarterNoise sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Recordi sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for SmarterNoise against 4.8 for Recordi. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SmarterNoise has 115 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of SmarterNoise's written reviews are positive against 100% of Recordi's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SmarterNoise ships an update every 6 weeks, Recordi every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
SmarterNoise versus Recordi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmarterNoiseRecordi
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (115 ratings)4.8 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings115 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.2
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB16 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperJohan RogardBruce Long

Customer experience

SmarterNoise

All ratings102 ratings
Positive89.2%
Neutral4.9%
Negative5.9%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

Recordi

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

SmarterNoise

One-time2
  • Long-term measurement$1.99
  • Remove ads$2.99
3 purchases

Recordi

Subscriptions3
  • Unlimited Weekly7 Days trial$0.997 Days
  • Unlimited Monthly14 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Unlimited Yearly1 Month trial$9.991 Year

Questions

Is SmarterNoise free?
SmarterNoise is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Recordi free?
Recordi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SmarterNoise or Recordi?
Recordi is rated higher. SmarterNoise averages 4.6 out of 5 from 115 ratings, while Recordi averages 4.8 from 4 ratings.
Do SmarterNoise or Recordi have ads?
SmarterNoise shows ads; Recordi does not.
Which is updated more often, SmarterNoise or Recordi?
SmarterNoise ships an update every 6 weeks, and Recordi every 3 weeks. Most recently, SmarterNoise was updated on October 6, 2026 and Recordi on September 21, 2026.

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