Comparison

ClapReverb vs Building Acoustics Partner

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

Head to head
About

ClapReverb

Instantly measure the reverberation time of any enclosed space with a simple clap. This app analyzes room acoustics, helping you determine if a space is too echoey or too dry. It's a scientifically validated tool for professionals and curious individuals alike.

Highlights
  • Measure reverberation time
  • Analyze room acoustics
  • Simple clap-based measurement
  • Intuitive interface
  • Scientifically validated results
  • Compare to reference values
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Measure the acoustics of a room... with a simple clap ClapReverb lets you instantly evaluate the reverberation time (RT) of an enclosed space — a key factor in determining a room’s acoustic quality. Is the room too echoey? Or too dry? Get the answer in just a few seconds. Simple, fast, and precise With a clean design and intuitive interface, all it takes is a quiet moment and five hand claps. Place your phone or tablet at the center of the room, wait for the signal, and clap your hands (slightly cupped palms). The app analyzes the relevant frequencies and provides a clear picture of the room's acoustics. A professional tool, accessible to everyone Whether you’re an architect, interior designer, engineer, teacher, musician — or simply curious — ClapReverb is for anyone who wants to integrate acoustics into their projects. Easily compare your results to typical reference values and decide if acoustic treatment is needed. Scientifically validated The app’s results have been verified through a rigorous experimental protocol, presented at the 26th International Congress on Sound & Vibration. Your feedback helps us improve. Questions or suggestions? Write to us at clapreverb@atelier7hz.com. We’d love to hear from you!

About

Building Acoustics Partner

Features
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Together with HBK 2255 sound level meter, Building Acoustics Partner is a complete solution for sound insulation measurements. Building Acoustics Partner provides full workflow support for sound insulation testing according to national and international standards, including ISO 16283. Easy and intelligent measurement reuse helps to make your testing as efficient as possible, while instant result calculations and measurement quality indicators give you confidence in your data. Describe site conditions using photo, video, text and voice note annotations. Building Acoustics Partner is also prepared for the most challenging testing situations, with the ability to use serial measurement of individual 1/3 octave bands, markers to exclude unwanted sounds, and more.

Screenshots

ClapReverb4 screens
Building Acoustics Partner4 screens

Verdict

The call

ClapReverb and Building Acoustics Partner are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
ClapReverb versus Building Acoustics Partner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterClapReverbBuilding Acoustics Partner
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (14 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews41.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings14 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB210 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAtelier 7hzHottinger Bruel & Kjaer A/S

In-app purchases

None

ClapReverb

No in-app purchases

None

Building Acoustics Partner

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ClapReverb free?
ClapReverb is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Building Acoustics Partner free?
Building Acoustics Partner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ClapReverb or Building Acoustics Partner have ads?
Neither ClapReverb nor Building Acoustics Partner shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ClapReverb or Building Acoustics Partner?
ClapReverb ships an update every 4 months, and Building Acoustics Partner every 4 months. Most recently, ClapReverb was updated on November 2, 2026 and Building Acoustics Partner on November 3, 2026.

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