Comparison

NorVirtual vs Building Acoustics Pro

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

Head to head
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NorVirtual

Features
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All functionality in this sound level meter is available from the app, like configuring measurement parameters, controlling different types of measurement and monitoring ongoing measurements. You may even set event markers and take photos that are added to the level versus time trace of the measurement. Connection: Phone and instrument must be connected with Wifi in one of these ways: Nor145 and Nor150: - Use Wifi network or Router and connect both Phone and instrument to this network. - Activate Hotspot / Access point on your phone and connect instrument Wifi to this “network”. Only Nor145: - Activate Access point in the instrument and connect your phone to this “network". When you have established a Wifi connection, the WLAN/WiFi item in the SETUP/Instrument/Communication menu (in the instrument) will show an IP address. When starting the NorVitual app, either enter this IP address or search for available instruments. The instrument name will show up in a list, and selecting it will start NorVirtual. If connection is lost (for some reason) the app will stop. It can be easily restarted by just selecting the instrument again. Keyboard: The upper 4 keys (VIEW, TBL, FUNC and INFO) are always available, and the entire keyboard can be dragged in by hitting one of the visible keys and drag upwards. Camera and Microphone: It is possible to use the phone for taking pictures and making voice comments to attach to the measurement. These can be activated using icons at the bottom of the keyboard. Be aware that pictures taken with the phone can not be viewed in the instrument (OutOfMemoryException), but can be viewed in NorConnect and NorReview. Limitations: The response when clicking and scrolling is of course a bit slower than it is when using the instrument directly. This depends on the connection bandwidth. It also depends a lot on the general load in the instrument. When the instrument is very busy (for instance measuring with high resolution and/or audio recording), the response may be very bad. Touch scroll/drag does not support “flick” (quick/accelerating drag)

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Building Acoustics Pro

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Introducing "Building Acoustics Pro", your smart companion for comprehensive acoustic measurements. Compatible with Svantek sound level meters equipped with Bluetooth® interface, like SV 977D and SV 971A, this advanced app transforms your acoustic measurement and analysis experiences. Our sophisticated software streamlines the sound insulation measurement process, following the guidelines outlined by ISO 16283. With a user-friendly interface, it efficiently presents sound insulation results on the display and generates ISO-compliant reports at your convenience. Additionally, this versatile application can be utilized alongside SP 95 Impact Ball for meticulous sound insulation testing in lightweight structures. A project involving measurements from source and receiving rooms for variable sound source positions is effortlessly created during the measurement. Ensuring comprehensive documentation, each project is securely saved in the sound meter's memory, accompanied by relevant measurement files. For a more personalized experience, "Building Acoustics Pro" enables you to add photos and comments to the measurement projects, making it an indispensable tool for professionals and enthusiasts alike. For Speech Transmission Index (STIPA) measurements with SV 971A, the application follows the IEC 60268-16:2011 procedure. By leveraging the Bluetooth® interface, it connects to SV 971A, displaying STIPA results and securely saving them in the device's memory. The "Building Acoustics Pro" isn't just an application, it's a revolution in acoustic measurements. For more information and tutorials, visit our website www.svantek.com and check out our YouTube channel. List of supported devices: - SVAN 977CE - SV 977D - SV 973 - SV 973A - SV 971A

Screenshots

NorVirtual4 screens
Building Acoustics Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: NorVirtual at 11.0 against Building Acoustics Pro's 15.6. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
NorVirtual versus Building Acoustics Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNorVirtualBuilding Acoustics Pro
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB68 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNorsonic ASSvantek Sp. z o.o.

In-app purchases

None

NorVirtual

No in-app purchases

None

Building Acoustics Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NorVirtual free?
NorVirtual is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Building Acoustics Pro free?
Building Acoustics Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do NorVirtual or Building Acoustics Pro have ads?
Neither NorVirtual nor Building Acoustics Pro shows ads.

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