Comparison

MDA800 OPTICAL vs MeasureMate

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

Head to head
About

MDA800 OPTICAL

Features
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After connecting App to Car Amplifier with Integrated DSP,  EQ, BASS, TIME ALIGNMENT, PHASE, MUTE, FILTER , SAVE SOUND SETTING TO PHONE, SAVE SOUND SETTING TO AMPLIFIER, LOAD SOUND SETTING FROM PHONE, RCA OUTPUT etc could be controlled through this App. How to use: 1.Install App and turn on power of car 2. Turn on Bluetooth on your iPhone 3,Open App and wait for around 5 seconds, then click “Connect” icon in left corner of bottom. Amplifier will be connected to App automatically. 4.DIY you preferred sound and then click “Save to AMP” icon to save. Or click “ Save to Phone” to save.   Note: 1.Do not exit app during saving and do not turn off power supply, program may be shut down caused by this.

About

MeasureMate

Features
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Introducing MeasureMate – the ultimate remote control for Rational Acoustics Smaart V8 and V9. Designed for sound engineers, MeasureMate offers complete rendering for spectrum analyzer, transfer function, and SPL readout. With a sleek UI and intuitive user experience, you'll enjoy freedom of movement and simplicity at your fingertips. Launch the app and capture new measurements in no more than 4 taps. Experience the power of your measurement tools in a whole new way. A subscription is required to access all features of the app and unlock its full potential. Subscribe today to enjoy the ultimate Smaart® experience. Disclaimer: MeasureMate is a third-party app and does not include a Smaart® license. Please note that a valid Smaart® license, owned by Rational Acoustics LLC, is required separately to use the app with Smaart® software. License & Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

MDA800 OPTICAL4 screens
MeasureMate3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MDA800 OPTICAL at none against MeasureMate's 9. MDA800 OPTICAL also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.6). MeasureMate's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 10 months). 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. MeasureMate sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. MDA800 OPTICAL asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MDA800 OPTICAL ships an update every 10 months, MeasureMate every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
MDA800 OPTICAL versus MeasureMate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMDA800 OPTICALMeasureMate
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer杏生 卢Jakup Andrias Knudsen

In-app purchases

None

MDA800 OPTICAL

No in-app purchases

9 purchases

MeasureMate

Subscriptions6
  • V8 + DI2 Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • V9 Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • V8 + V9 Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$4.991 Month
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  • V8 Annual Subscription14 Days trial$34.991 Year
  • V9 Annual Subscription14 Days trial$34.991 Year
  • V8 + V9 Annual Subscription14 Days trial$55.001 Year
One-time3
  • V8 Lifetime Access$199.99
  • V9 Lifetime Access$199.99
  • V8 + V9 Lifetime access$349.99

Questions

Is MDA800 OPTICAL free?
MDA800 OPTICAL is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MeasureMate free?
MeasureMate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MDA800 OPTICAL or MeasureMate have ads?
Neither MDA800 OPTICAL nor MeasureMate shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MDA800 OPTICAL or MeasureMate?
MDA800 OPTICAL ships an update every 10 months, and MeasureMate every 5 weeks. Most recently, MDA800 OPTICAL was updated on October 10, 2026 and MeasureMate on September 22, 2026.

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