Comparison

HouseCurve vs BenQ AR Projector Planner

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

Head to head
About

HouseCurve

This app provides a suite of tools for tuning audio systems, including room correction, equalizer adjustments, and subwoofer phase setting. It measures in-room frequency response and can generate filter settings for various audio systems. It's suitable for home and car audio enthusiasts looking to optimize their sound.

Highlights
  • Sine sweep and pink noise measurements
  • Real-time moving mic measurements
  • Target curve comparison and creation
  • Room correction filter generation (PEQ/FIR)
  • Magnitude, phase, and group delay display
  • Compatibility with various audio systems
Features
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HouseCurve is a multi-tool for audio systems. Use it for room correction, adjusting equalizers, setting subwoofer phase, choosing crossovers and more. Features: * Sine sweep and real time pink noise measurements * Sweep measurements can be averaged as they are collected * Alternatively, use real time tool to collect moving mic measurements (MMM) * Compare measurements to a selected target curve * Create and edit target curves * Generate room correction filters (PEQ or FIR) * Filters compatible with a variety of systems including Roon, Volumio, CamillaDSP, EqualizerAPO, miniDSP and Crestron DM NAX * Display magnitude, phase and group delay * Use with built-in or external microphones * Connect with AirPlay, Bluetooth, headphone jack (analog) or use external stimulus HouseCurve measures in-room frequency response by listening to your audio system play a sine sweep. Measurements are displayed on top of a target curve, making it easy to see where adjustment is needed. Multiple measurements can be averaged to fully capture how the system sounds in the listening area. With small changes and repeat measurements, you can manually tune your system to the target curve. If your audio system has a parametric equalizer or convolution engine, HouseCurve can automatically generate filter settings to match the target curve. HouseCurve can help with home and car audio system tuning, from system equalization and room correction to subwoofer time alignment and speaker placement. Visit housecurve.com for more information on how HouseCurve works and how to use it. HouseCurve will produce acceptable results with the built in iPhone/iPad microphone. Using calibrated external microphones will provide higher accuracy. The free version of HouseCurve can measure your audio system and display a magnitude plot (aka "frequency response"). Additional features, such as room correction filter generation, advanced measurement tools and target curve editing can be obtained via in-app purchases.

About

BenQ AR Projector Planner

Visualize projectors in your space using augmented reality. Measure your room, place virtual projectors, and adjust screen sizes to find the perfect fit for your home theater or gaming setup.

Highlights
  • AR space measurement
  • Virtual projector placement
  • Screen size and angle adjustment
  • Virtual furniture placement
  • Installation detail export
  • Projector recommendations
Features
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Thinking about getting a projector but unsure if it fits your space? BenQ’s AR Projector Planner helps you simulate, plan, and choose the perfect model for your home. - Scan your wall with iPhone & LiDAR to instantly measure your space. - Drag and place projectors in your actual room. - Get instan recommendations based on screen size and throw distance. - Adjust screen size and angle, or furnish the space with virtual furniture. - Export installation details and share your setup. Whether you're planning a cozy movie corner or a full-scale gaming room, this app makes projector installation easier than ever.

Screenshots

HouseCurve4 screens
BenQ AR Projector Planner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: HouseCurve at 81% against BenQ AR Projector Planner's 0%. HouseCurve also leads on rating (4.7 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (265 vs 2). BenQ AR Projector Planner's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. HouseCurve sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. BenQ AR Projector Planner asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

HouseCurve holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HouseCurve has 265 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of HouseCurve's written reviews are positive against 0% of BenQ AR Projector Planner's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HouseCurve ships an update every 2 months, BenQ AR Projector Planner every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
HouseCurve versus BenQ AR Projector Planner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHouseCurveBenQ AR Projector Planner
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (265 ratings) — better1.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews81.4% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings265 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB279 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGreg WildingBenQ Corporation

Customer experience

HouseCurve

All ratings265 ratings
Positive92.5%
Neutral3.0%
Negative4.5%
Written reviews59 reviews
Positive81.4%
Neutral6.8%
Negative11.9%

BenQ AR Projector Planner

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

HouseCurve

Reported bugs

14 issues
  • Will not connect to iPhone
  • Won't connect and play after upgrades
  • App keeps asking to upgrade after payment
  • Cannot connect to Airplay music systems
  • Bluetooth doesn't work well
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  • Resets phone every 2nd or 3rd attempt
  • Unreliable sweeps (one out of two to three works)
  • External sweep signal not picked up
  • Cannot start over from scratch without uninstalling
  • Cannot detect signal for test tone
  • EQ does not change graph
  • Airplay connection to Bluesound Node 2i not always made
  • Plays music from Apple Music instead of sweep tone
  • iPad gives different responses than iPhone

Requested features

10 requests
  • True support for headphones
  • Download measured plots for offline analysis
  • Ability to export a zip of filters at once
  • Option to normalize filters
  • Clarification on Q value for EQ frequencies
Show 5 more
  • Ability to see Q number for EQ frequencies
  • White background graph option for printing
  • More reliable Airplay connection
  • Fix for starting over from scratch without uninstalling
  • Warning about high volume levels

BenQ AR Projector Planner

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

HouseCurve

One-time2
  • Tuning Bundle One Year$20.00
  • Tuning Bundle Lifetime$70.00
None

BenQ AR Projector Planner

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HouseCurve free?
HouseCurve is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BenQ AR Projector Planner free?
BenQ AR Projector Planner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, HouseCurve or BenQ AR Projector Planner?
HouseCurve is rated higher. HouseCurve averages 4.7 out of 5 from 265 ratings, while BenQ AR Projector Planner averages 1.0 from 2 ratings.
Do HouseCurve or BenQ AR Projector Planner have ads?
Neither HouseCurve nor BenQ AR Projector Planner shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HouseCurve or BenQ AR Projector Planner?
HouseCurve ships an update every 2 months, and BenQ AR Projector Planner every 5 months. Most recently, HouseCurve was updated on November 7, 2026 and BenQ AR Projector Planner on November 5, 2026.

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