# AcoustiTools® vs Tickora

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | AcoustiTools® | Tickora |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $39.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.4 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/acoustitools/id1390068470/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tickora-clocks-and-focus/id6670695819/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 12 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 158 MB | 157 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.3** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ACOUSTIC MASTERMINDS INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1352604985) | [广州两仪软件有限公司](https://appshunter.io/developer/1682727762) |

## What reviewers say

### AcoustiTools®

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/acoustitools/id1390068470)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Diagnostic PEQ | $19.99 | one-time |
| Diagnostic GEQ | $19.99 | one-time |


### Tickora

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tickora-clocks-and-focus/id6670695819)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MagTime VIP Yearly | $4.00 | per year |
| MagTime VIP Lifetime | $8.00 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*