Comparison

AcoustiTools® vs Tickora

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

Head to head
About

AcoustiTools®

This app provides professional-grade audio analysis and diagnostic tools using augmented reality. It helps map sound levels, calculate delay timing, and offers corrective EQ settings for live sound, studios, car audio, and home theater.

Highlights
  • Augmented Reality Spatial Analyzer
  • Volume Mapping and Variance
  • Delay Timing Calculation
  • Diagnostic Parametric EQ (IAP)
  • Diagnostic Graphic EQ (IAP)
  • Real-Time Frequency Analyzer
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AcoustiTools® — Professional Tools for iPhone and iPad with Augmented Reality for Live Sound, Studio, Car Audio, and Home Theater. AcoustiTools is a new generation of professional-grade audio analysis and diagnostic tools using ARKit to elevate the audio experience. Five interactive modules – four tile display: 1) Audio Information in Augmented Reality Know the volume level across the venue using the ground-breaking AR Spatial Analyzer module. This module uses augmented reality (AR) to tag locations and calculate the volume level, distance, and delay for each placed tag. Ever need to use asymmetrically placed speakers? Prevent a blurred delay of sound for the audience. With the AR Spatial Analyzer module, you can instantly know how to accommodate for the depth difference and correct the time alignment. - Map The Volume The Volume Variance feature uses tagged locations to quickly map the sound level variations from tagged and labeled main speakers to your current position. The live values display in a 2D overlay allowing you to monitor the sound levels across the audience and keep the volume enjoyable for everyone. - Simplify Delay Timing The Delay Calc feature makes it simple to solve delay problems, calculating the delay timing between a tagged and labeled front speaker and delay stack. The displayed results give you the information needed to quickly sync your audio. 2) Diagnostic PEQ (in-app-purchase) Using the revolutionary real-time Diagnostic PEQ (parametric equalizer) module to listen to pink noise, receive recommended corrective EQ settings to implement for tuning your audio system, whether you’re in a large or small space. Want to reduce the stress of identifying the most problematic frequencies under pressure and choosing the most effective EQ settings to correct it? Available through in-app-purchase, the revolutionary Diagnostic PEQ module diagnoses your audio and recommends a corrective EQ curve to implement for your mix based on live audio or averaged recorded samples. With values for each setting of your PEQ — the center frequency, the Q, and the amplitude — you have a professional, real-time solution to your immediate audio challenges. 3) Diagnostic GEQ (in-app-purchase) If your system uses a graphic equalizer, use the revolutionary real-time Diagnostic GEQ (graphic equalizer) module to listen to pink noise and receive recommended corrective GEQ settings to implement for tuning your audio system, whether you’re in a large or small space. Want to quickly balance your car’s audio system? Set the Diagnostic GEQ to match the number of bands your car’s audio system uses. Available through in-app-purchase, the revolutionary Diagnostic GEQ module diagnoses your audio and recommends a corrective EQ curve based on live audio or averaged recorded samples making it easy to get the most out of your audio system. 4) Real-Time Analyzer The RTA module gives you the information you need to determine the best on-the-fly frequency corrections. The AcoustiTools RTA module includes a red problem frequency line to highlight the frequency on the RTA graph with the largest difference from surrounding frequencies. You can also keep your eye on a specific frequency you set using the blue selectable frequency line. Easily switch between a spectrum color display for bright environments or display the graph in solid blue for dimmer environments. 5) dB Meter - Max-Peak/Max-Average - Fast/Slow - User selectable Max-Average time periods - Threshold Alerts __________ AcoustiTools’ innovative design simultaneously displays four active modules. This breakthrough feature allows you to view information from multiple modules at once and quickly select a module to interact with. Global Features: - Spectral Weightings - Averaging Options - Selectable Block Sizes - Microphone Calibration Trim AcoustiTools — superpowers in your hands. For tutorial videos & the user guide, go to www.acousticmasterminds.com

About

Tickora

Enhance your workspace with a variety of stylish clocks and simple timing tools. Customize your desk with retro, pastel, or classic digital designs. Includes focus timers and countdowns to help you manage your tasks.

Highlights
  • Variety of clock styles
  • Home screen widgets
  • Focus timers
  • Countdown timers
  • Retro cassette design
  • Pastel flip display
Features
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Your desk. Your time. Make time look good with Tickora: a collection of clocks with personality, plus simple tools for focus and everyday timing. Give your desk a retro touch with a cassette clock. Keep things soft with a pastel flip display. Or go old-school with classic LCD digits. Find a look that feels like you, and make it part of your space. FIND YOUR KIND OF TIME Explore flip clocks, retro digital displays, mechanical-inspired faces, and playful designs. Switch things up to suit your desk, your room, or your mood. A LITTLE REWIND Bring a little nostalgia to your screen with a cassette-inspired clock, complete with a detailed tape deck and an easy-to-read time display. YOUR TIME. AT A GLANCE. Add clock widgets to your Home Screen for a little personality whenever you pick up your phone. ONE THING AT A TIME Set your focus and break times for reading, studying, or getting into a project. Keep your next session simple. COUNT DOWN TO WHAT'S NEXT Start a countdown for the things you do every day, from a quick stretch to a longer work session. Whether you love a clean setup or a desk full of character, there's a little room for Tickora. Some themes and features require an in-app purchase. Optional premium access is available through an annual subscription or a lifetime purchase. Privacy Policy: https://peat-prune-6b0.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-109217923c23805fb1eedad7269085b5 Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

AcoustiTools®4 screens
Tickora4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Tickora at Free against AcoustiTools®'s $39.99. Tickora also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4). AcoustiTools®'s advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 12 months) and ratings volume (7 vs 1). On ads, in-app purchases 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

Tickora is free to download; AcoustiTools® costs $39.99 up front. AcoustiTools® sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Tickora sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.00 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Tickora holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AcoustiTools® has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AcoustiTools® ships an update every 2 months, Tickora every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
AcoustiTools® versus Tickora: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAcoustiTools®Tickora
Price$39.99Free — better
Rating4.4 (7 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 12 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.3 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size158 MB157 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperACOUSTIC MASTERMINDS INC.广州两仪软件有限公司

Customer experience

AcoustiTools®

All ratings7 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Tickora

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

AcoustiTools®

One-time2
  • Diagnostic PEQ$19.99
  • Diagnostic GEQ$19.99
2 purchases

Tickora

Subscriptions1
  • MagTime VIP Yearly$4.001 Year
One-time1
  • MagTime VIP Lifetime$8.00

Questions

Is AcoustiTools® free?
AcoustiTools® costs $39.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Tickora free?
Tickora is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, AcoustiTools® or Tickora?
Tickora is rated higher. AcoustiTools® averages 4.4 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Tickora averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do AcoustiTools® or Tickora have ads?
Neither AcoustiTools® nor Tickora shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AcoustiTools® or Tickora?
AcoustiTools® ships an update every 2 months, and Tickora every 12 months. Most recently, AcoustiTools® was updated on November 2, 2026 and Tickora on November 4, 2026.

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