Comparison

Vocala vs StepCloser

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

Head to head
About

Vocala

This app monitors real-time sound levels, displaying decibel readings with visual feedback. It alerts users when noise exceeds customizable thresholds, helping to maintain quiet environments for focus and comfort. The app prioritizes privacy by not recording or storing any audio.

Highlights
  • Real-time decibel meter
  • Animated visualizer
  • Customizable warning thresholds
  • Haptic alerts
  • Session recording with stats
  • Beautiful themes
  • Keeps screen on
Features
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Your ears deserve a break. Vocala sits on the table and does the listening for you — showing real-time decibel levels so you can keep meetings focused, classrooms calm, and dinner conversations enjoyable. Vocala only measures sound levels. It never records conversations, stores audio, or sends anything off your device. Ever. Whether you're a teacher managing classroom noise, a team lead running standups, or just someone who notices when restaurants get uncomfortably loud, Vocala gives you the awareness to act before voices strain and headaches start. WHAT VOCALA DOES Place your phone in the centre of the table. Watch the live dB meter and animated visualizer respond to every sound in the room. When noise creeps into the danger zone, Vocala alerts you — so you can bring the volume back down before it affects your focus or your hearing. FEATURES Real-time decibel meter with animated bar visualizer Colour-coded noise bands from Whisper to Too Loud Customisable warning and danger thresholds Haptic alerts when noise gets too high Session recording with peak, average and alert stats Beautiful themes designed for table-top use Keeps screen on — no touching needed Works in portrait and landscape GOOD FOR Meetings and team standups Classrooms and school environments Restaurants, dinners and social gatherings Open offices and co-working spaces Anyone mindful of long-term hearing health PRO Unlock premium themes, session history, and detailed noise analytics with a one-time Pro upgrade. Put it on the table. Let the conversation flow. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

StepCloser

Features
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StepCloser helps you reach your daily step goals through personalized walking routes and friendly competition with friends and family. SMART STEP TRACKING • Syncs automatically with Apple Health • Set personalized daily step goals • Track your progress with beautiful charts and streaks • Manual entry option when needed WALKING ROUTES • Get personalized walking routes near your location • Choose loop routes or point-to-point destinations • Turn-by-turn navigation guidance • Track route-assisted walks separately CHALLENGES & COMPETITIONS • Create step challenges with friends and family • Choose from daily goal, weekly total, or route challenges • Individual or team competitions • Real-time leaderboards to track standings • Earn achievements and maintain streaks PROGRESS & INSIGHTS • Weekly and monthly step summaries • Goal achievement tracking • Personal bests and milestones • Streak calendar visualization OPTIONAL ACCOUNT • Use locally without signing up • Create an account to join challenges • Your email stays private - only your username appears on leaderboards • Delete your account and data anytime PRIVACY FOCUSED • Health data stays on your device • Only aggregate step counts sync for challenges • No ads, no data selling • Full control over your data Whether you want to walk more, compete with friends, or just track your daily steps, StepCloser makes every step count. Download now and start your walking journey!

Screenshots

Vocala4 screens
StepCloser4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: StepCloser at none against Vocala's 2. StepCloser also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 15 months). Vocala's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads 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. Vocala sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. StepCloser asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Vocala ships an update every 15 months, StepCloser every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Vocala versus StepCloser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVocalaStepCloser
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 15 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB59 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCGPills SLMiriam Roskind

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Vocala

Subscriptions2
  • Vocala Pro$1.991 Month
  • Vocala Pro$9.991 Year
None

StepCloser

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Vocala free?
Vocala is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is StepCloser free?
StepCloser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Vocala or StepCloser have ads?
Neither Vocala nor StepCloser shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Vocala or StepCloser?
Vocala ships an update every 15 months, and StepCloser every 10 days. Most recently, Vocala was updated on September 27, 2026 and StepCloser on September 28, 2026.

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