NorVirtual vs Sound Power
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
NorVirtual
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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)
Sound Power
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Sound Power – Accurate Sound Power Measurement, Effortlessly Sound Power is your mobile companion for measuring the sound power of machines, devices, and other objects. Designed for use with Svantek sound level meters (like SV 977D and SV 971A) via Bluetooth®, this app helps you quickly set up measurement points around your test object and guides you through the entire process with ease. Whether you're conducting lab tests or fieldwork, Sound Power simplifies sound power assessments and supports compliant measurements based on international standards. Its intuitive interface makes setup fast and reporting effortless. New: "Manual mode" Now you can use Sound Power even without a Svantek device. The new "Manual mode" allows you to enter measured sound level data manually, making it easy to generate reports and document results when external measurements have already been taken. Key Features: - New "Manual mode": enter sound level values manually, without a device - Connects via Bluetooth® to Svantek meters (SV 977D, SV 971A) - Supports measurement point configuration around the sound source - Guides users through standardized sound power testing - Saves all data and results directly to the sound level meter - Generates reports instantly - Designed for both professionals and technicians List of supported devices: - SVAN 977CE - SV 977D - SV 973 - SV 973A - SV 971A
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: NorVirtual at 11.0 against Sound Power's 13.0. 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | NorVirtual | Sound Power |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | — | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 94 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Norsonic AS | Svantek Sp. z o.o. |
In-app purchases
NorVirtual
No in-app purchases
Sound Power
No in-app purchases
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