Comparison

Noise Calc vs Svantek Assistant Pro

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

Head to head
About

Noise Calc

This calculator estimates outdoor and semi-reverberant noise levels. It's designed for acoustic technicians and professionals dealing with machine noise, offering tools for logarithmic summation and difference, sound pressure attenuation, and noise reduction from barriers.

Highlights
  • Logarithmic summation of decibels
  • Logarithmic difference in decibels
  • Sound pressure attenuation with distance
  • Free-field sound propagation
  • Sound-insulating barrier noise reduction
  • Outdoor machinery noise compliance estimation
Features
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Noise Calc is a calculator designed to quickly estimate noise levels in outdoor environments and semi-reverberant fields. It is a useful tool for acoustic technicians in the field, as well as for other professionals dealing with machine noise. We have specifically designed a section for those who design and install heat pumps, air handling units (AHUs), chillers, and other noisy outdoor machinery. The first section performs logarithmic summation in decibels: this is useful, for example, when multiple machines are nearby, and their known sound energy levels need to be summed (dB values must be added with dB, or dBA with dBA; sound power levels (Lw) can be summed together; sound pressure levels (Lp) can also be summed, but only if measured at the same distance from the source). The second section performs a logarithmic difference in decibels: this is useful when the ambient pressure level and residual pressure level are known, helping to determine the energy level of the sound source at a given point. The third section evaluates sound pressure attenuation with distance: if the pressure level (Lp) in decibels is known at distance d1, the result at d2 can be estimated (however, measurements taken with a phone should be avoided, and care must be taken to ensure that d1 is not too close to the source and that d2 is not affected by sound reflections). The fourth section evaluates sound propagation in free-field conditions, considering the sound power level (Lw) of the source and whether it is near one, two, or three surfaces (excluding reflections from other objects). The fifth section estimates the noise reduction effect of a sound-insulating barrier. It performs a simplified frequency-by-frequency calculation and returns the number of decibels by which the noise will be reduced (if the frequency is unknown, 500 Hz is typically used). The sixth section is particularly useful for technicians and installers of outdoor machinery. Given the data from the technical sheet (either power or pressure at the manufacturer-declared distance), the machine's position near one or more surfaces, and the distance to the nearest neighbor's window, the app will indicate whether there are significant issues in complying with municipal noise zoning regulations). The seventh section allows for a differential limit calculation. The eighth section evaluates sound propagation in a semi-reverberant field.

About

Svantek Assistant Pro

Features
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Experience the convenience and versatility of Svantek's new mobile app for sound and vibration meters. With this app, you can view live results in the form of plots and text, and easily connect your instrument to the cloud using SvanNET. You can also view a list of files and download them as needed, as well as download and modify setup files from the station. Additionally, you can access the full functionality of SvanNET through the app, including the ability to view station statuses and errors. Stay connected and in control with the Svantek mobile app. List of supported devices: - SVAN 977CE - SV 977D - SV 973 - SV 973A - SV 971A - SV 803 - SV 104A - SV 104BIS - SV 100A - SV 804

Screenshots

Noise Calc4 screens
Svantek Assistant Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Svantek Assistant Pro at every 9 days against Noise Calc's every 11 months. 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Noise Calc ships an update every 11 months, Svantek Assistant Pro every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Noise Calc versus Svantek Assistant Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNoise CalcSvantek Assistant Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.1 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB207 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLorenzo RizziSvantek Sp. z o.o.

In-app purchases

None

Noise Calc

No in-app purchases

None

Svantek Assistant Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Noise Calc free?
Noise Calc is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Svantek Assistant Pro free?
Svantek Assistant Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Noise Calc or Svantek Assistant Pro have ads?
Neither Noise Calc nor Svantek Assistant Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Noise Calc or Svantek Assistant Pro?
Noise Calc ships an update every 11 months, and Svantek Assistant Pro every 9 days. Most recently, Noise Calc was updated on September 24, 2026 and Svantek Assistant Pro on September 17, 2026.

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