QR Builder vs SoundAnalysis
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
QR Builder
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β’ A quick simple app that lets you create QR codes and share them for easy distribution. β’ Includes the ability to read and write NFC tags. (this will require permission to the NFC hardware). β’ Includes a barcode scanner. (This will require permission to use your camera). β’ Includes a barcode scanner that uses local AI to interpret them. (This will require permission to use your camera). β’ Includes the ability to change the foreground and background colours as well as allow you to save colour pairs for easier reuse.Β β’ Long press on a saved colour pair to show the option to remove the saved colour pair. β’ Any data saved in the app is stored only on-device and never sent off device automatically. Any data sharing is instigated by the user via the system share sheet so you are fully in control of your information.
SoundAnalysis
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Sound Analysis is an advanced spectrum analyser and ambient noise measurement tool. This tool offers detailed and customisable frequency analysis. Key features: - Analysis bands: choice between octave bands (1/1, 1/3, 1/6) and narrow bands. - Weightings: Includes A-weighting (simulates the human ear) and Z-weighting (linear measurement) for results compliant with standards. - Time modes: Instantaneous, Fast (125 ms) and Slow (1 s) to accurately capture sound dynamics. - Scaling: Automatic or manual for optimal spectrum visualisation, even with significant variations. - Calibration: Adjustment of the microphoneβs overall level.
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Verdict
QR Builder and SoundAnalysis are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters β price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them β neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
QR Builder ships an update every 2 weeks, SoundAnalysis fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | QR Builder | SoundAnalysis |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Fortnightly β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad β better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 17.6 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Software101 | Fabien Lepercque |
In-app purchases
QR Builder
No in-app purchases
SoundAnalysis
No in-app purchases









