# Open Sound Meter vs Virgil

The clearest difference is price: Virgil at Free against Open Sound Meter's $69.99. Virgil also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). Open Sound Meter's advantage is ratings volume (5 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Virgil is free to download; Open Sound Meter costs $69.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Open Sound Meter against 5.0 for Virgil. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Open Sound Meter has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Open Sound Meter ships an update every 2 months, Virgil every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Open Sound Meter | Virgil |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $69.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/open-sound-meter/id1552933259/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virgil-remote-controller/id6816814857/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 45 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pavel Smokotnin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1552933261) | [Bryan Hargrave](https://appshunter.io/developer/6806035529) |

## What reviewers say

### Open Sound Meter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/open-sound-meter/id1552933259)

This application allows real-time tuning and control of audio systems. It provides comprehensive measurement and analysis tools for various audio parameters, with options to store, adjust, and average results. Calibration files and direct console connections enhance measurement accuracy.

**Highlights:** Real-time audio system tuning, Spectrum, SPL, Magnitude, Phase analysis, Store, adjust, and average measurements, Apply calibration files for microphones, Direct connection to mixing consoles, Project saving to device or iCloud

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Virgil

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virgil-remote-controller/id6816814857)

Control your Dante-enabled audio network directly from your iPhone or iPad. Patch, adjust, and monitor devices remotely without needing a laptop. Offers a familiar grid interface, device control, and preset management for live sound professionals.

**Highlights:** Remote patching and adjustment, Dante-enabled audio network control, Device identification and settings, Preset saving and recall, Real-time status monitoring, Network troubleshooting assistance

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Open Sound Meter free?

Open Sound Meter costs $69.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Virgil free?

Virgil is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Open Sound Meter or Virgil?

Open Sound Meter and Virgil are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 5 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Open Sound Meter or Virgil have ads?

Neither Open Sound Meter nor Virgil shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Open Sound Meter or Virgil?

Open Sound Meter ships an update every 2 months, and Virgil every 2 weeks. Most recently, Open Sound Meter was updated on October 24, 2026 and Virgil on October 29, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*