SmarterNoise Pro vs Kip
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SmarterNoise Pro
This advanced sound level meter app offers detailed audio analysis with features like frequency spectrum display and data export. It allows for precise sound measurements in both video and audio recording modes, with options for A-, C-, or no weighting.
- Sound level measurement in video/audio modes
- Frequency spectrum display
- Export measurement data (CSV)
- Sound level activated audio recording
- Calibration tool
- Full HD video recording (paid)
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SmarterNoise Pro is the most advanced edition of the SmarterNoise recording sound level meters. SmarterNoise Pro edition is developed especially with more advanced measurements in mind, and includes many requested features such as a frequency spectrum display, export of measurement data, A-, C- or no weighting for sound level measurement, and full screen audio mode. SmarterNoise Pro edition does not contain any advertising, and performs accurately and fast. Features: • Sound level measurement in video mode • Sound level measurement in audio mode • Sound meter snapshot camera • Record video and audio files (paid function) • Recording timer • Sound level activated audio recording • Frequency spectrum display (paid function) • Peak frequency detection • A-, C- or no frequency weighting • Export of measurement data in CSV format • Full HD (paid function), HD and VGA video resolution • Three video quality settings • Archive for saved files • Sharing of saved files • Calibration • Save location of measurement (optional) • Time and date • Continuous Leq, LAeq, LCeq value • 10 second sound level average (Leq, LAeq, LCeq) • 60 second sound level average (Leq, LAeq, LCeq) • Maximum and minimum decibel level About decibels and sound level measurement The unit for measuring 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 few decibels higher or lower makes a noticeable difference in how noise is perceived. The preferred method to describe sound levels that vary over time, resulting in a single decibel value measuring the total sound energy over the period, is called Leq. It is however common practice to measure sound levels using A-weighting, which attenuates lower and higher frequencies that the average person cannot hear. In this case the value is called LAeq. A- and C-weighting The A-weighting is a standard, commonly used filter that attempts to alter the measured sound pressure levels to more closely match the perception of the human ear. A-weighting makes the sound level meter less sensitive to very high (over 8000 Hz) and low frequencies (below 1000 Hz). C-weighting also attenuates low and high frequencies, but the attenuation of low frequencies is much less severe compared to A-weighting. Calibrate: Calibrate the application using the calibration tool found in the settings menu. Phones and their components vary in quality and setup so you need to calibrate the app in order for the results to be relatively comparable. One suggestion is that you close the window and door to your bedroom or bathroom, turn off appliances, and once its very quiet calibrate the app so the reading is about 30 decibel.
Kip
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Take control of your finances with Kip - the smart expense tracker that makes budgeting simple and beautiful. Managing money doesn't have to be complicated. With Kip, track every dollar, scan receipts in seconds, and understand your spending habits through stunning visual insights - all in one beautifully designed app. Why Choose Kip? • Smart Receipt Scanning - Just snap a photo and let AI do the work. Our advanced technology instantly extracts amounts, dates, and merchants from your receipts • Effortless Expense Tracking - Add transactions in seconds with smart categories and recurring payment support • Beautiful Analytics - See where your money goes with interactive charts and monthly insights • Multi-Currency Support - Perfect for travelers and international users (USD, EUR, GBP, JPY, CAD, AUD, CHF) • Works Everywhere - Sync across all your devices with secure cloud backup Features You'll Love - AI-powered receipt scanning with auto-fill - Customizable categories with emojis - Monthly spending summaries and trends - Recurring transaction management - Offline mode with automatic sync - Available in 4 languages (English, Spanish, French, German) - Secure login with Google or email - Export your data anytime Perfect For: • Freelancers tracking business expenses • Students managing tight budgets • Families organizing household spending • Travelers monitoring multi-currency expenses • Anyone wanting better financial awareness Start Your Financial Journey Today Join thousands who've simplified their money management with Kip. No complicated features, no steep learning curves - just smart, simple expense tracking that works. Download now and take the first step toward financial clarity! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Kip at every 3 days against SmarterNoise Pro's monthly. SmarterNoise Pro's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price, 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
Both are free to download. SmarterNoise Pro sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Kip sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
SmarterNoise Pro ships an update monthly, Kip every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SmarterNoise Pro | Kip |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (33 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 28.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 33 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 106 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Johan Rogard | DAVID NIKOLIC |
In-app purchases
SmarterNoise Pro
- Camera upgrade$0.99
- Frequency spectrum indicator$1.99
- Video and audio recording$1.99
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- Spectrogram display$1.99
Kip
- Kip - Pro$4.991 Month
- Kip - Pro$44.991 Year









