Comparison

ClapReverb vs Audio Tools

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

Audio Tools

This app offers comprehensive audio editing capabilities, including cutting, merging, format conversion, and playback speed adjustment. It also features a built-in recorder and a local file server for easy file management. Advanced tools allow for accompaniment creation and noise reduction.

Highlights
  • Cut, copy, paste, fade in/out audio
  • Merge multiple audio files
  • Adjust playback speed
  • Convert audio formats
  • Record audio with quality settings
  • Local file server for uploads/downloads
  • Create accompaniment by reducing vocals
  • Reduce noise by filtering frequencies
Features
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AudioTools is a professional, free, simple, and fast audio editing program. Whether you're making music or just playing it, give AudioTools a try! Audio Editing Cut, copy, paste, add silence, fade in, fade out for any audio Detailed editing history panel for quick undo/redo to specific steps Millisecond-level editing precision Audio Merging Merge multiple audio files into one Flexibly adjust the merging order Audio Playback Speed Change the playback speed of audio Preview modifications anytime Audio Format Conversion Convert audio to acc, mp3, wav, m4a, flac, opus, ogg No loss of quality in format conversion Specify the desired output quality Recorder Simple operation Specify the recording quality Upload, Download AudioTools has a built-in local file server Other devices can download your edited audio within the local network or upload audio to AudioTools on your phone Note!! This is only a local file server; AudioTools will not upload your audio or share it with any third-party servers!" Making Accompaniment It can eliminate or reduce the singer's voice to make accompaniment. Reducing Noise It can remove sounds below a specified Hz to reduce the impact of noise. 3D Sound Effects Achieve 3D sound effects by rotating the left and right channels.

Screenshots

ClapReverb4 screens
Audio Tools4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ClapReverb at 42% against Audio Tools's 0%. ClapReverb also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). Audio Tools's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price 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. Audio Tools sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ClapReverb asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ClapReverb ships an update every 4 months, Audio Tools every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
ClapReverb versus Audio Tools: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterClapReverbAudio Tools
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (14 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews41.9% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings14 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.612.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB63 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperAtelier 7hz治燐 王

Customer experience

ClapReverb

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews31 reviews
Positive41.9%
Neutral6.5%
Negative51.6%

Audio Tools

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

ClapReverb

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Audio Tools

One-time1
  • Lifetime member$15.00

Questions

Is ClapReverb free?
ClapReverb is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Audio Tools free?
Audio Tools is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ClapReverb or Audio Tools have ads?
Audio Tools shows ads; ClapReverb does not.
Which is updated more often, ClapReverb or Audio Tools?
ClapReverb ships an update every 4 months, and Audio Tools every 5 weeks. Most recently, ClapReverb was updated on November 2, 2026 and Audio Tools on November 4, 2026.

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