Comparison

HouseCurve vs Tack

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

Tack

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Tack-Tek makes it easy to create an accurate 3D model of your horse’s back, helping you better understand and precisely measure their unique saddle support area. Using your device’s native LiDAR technology* and Tack-Tek’s proprietary algorithms, the app captures a detailed 3D scan of your horse’s back and generates key measurements used by professional saddle fitters—so horse owners, riders, and saddle fitters make confident, data-driven saddle decisions. Create a personalized user profile and add horses to your account. Each horse has its own dedicated profile page, allowing you to track important details and maintain a clear history of scans and measurements over time. When you’re ready to scan, simply select a horse and follow the guided in-app tutorial. The scanning process is intuitive and easy to perform: hold your phone horizontally over your horse’s back, press the scan button, and slowly raise your device. Using your phone’s native LiDAR technology, Tack-Tek automatically captures the scan and securely sends it for processing. Once processing is complete, you can view a detailed 3D model of your horse’s back along with precise measurements used by professional saddle fitters. All scan results are saved to the horse’s profile, making it easy to review, compare, and reference measurements whenever you need them. Whether you’re fitting a new saddle, monitoring changes over time, or working with a professional fitter, Tack-Tek gives you accurate insights—right from your phone. Key Features: 1) Create a personal account and manage multiple horses. 2) Individual profiles to track horse details and scan history. 3) Guided scanning tutorial for consistent, accurate results. 4) Fast, easy LiDAR-based scanning using your phone. 5) Detailed 3D models and saddle-fitting measurements. 6) Secure processing and easy access to past scan results. *Note: This application requires a LiDAR enabled iPhone, please check your device below: iPhone 12 Pro iPhone 12 Pro Max iPhone 13 Pro iPhone 13 Pro Max iPhone 14 Pro iPhone 14 Pro Max iPhone 15 Pro iPhone 15 Pro Max iPhone 16 Pro iPhone 16 Pro Max iPhone 17 Pro iPhone 17 Pro Max

Screenshots

HouseCurve4 screens
Tack4 screens

Verdict

The call

HouseCurve and Tack are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. HouseCurve sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Tack sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
HouseCurve versus Tack: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHouseCurveTack
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (259 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews80.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings259 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.618 — better
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGreg WildingTack-Tek LTD

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

Tack

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
3 purchases

Tack

Subscriptions2
  • Tack Tek Subscriptions$19.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$199.991 Year
One-time1
  • 1 scan$6.99

Questions

Is HouseCurve free?
HouseCurve is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tack free?
Tack is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do HouseCurve or Tack have ads?
Neither HouseCurve nor Tack shows ads.

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