Comparison

RCF LiveRemote vs SoundCheck RTA

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

Head to head
About

RCF LiveRemote

Control active speakers and subwoofers remotely via Bluetooth. Adjust internal mixer, EQ, reverb, and more. Supports dual mode for linked audio and control.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth remote control
  • Internal digital mixer
  • 3-band EQ and dynamics
  • Bluetooth audio streaming
  • Internal reverb and crossover
  • Output system EQ and delay
  • Dual mode linking
Features
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The RCF LiveRemote App allows full control of several active speakers and subwoofers from your smartphone, via Bluetooth, and it has been updated to include the remote control of additional speaker models. If control-only is required, up to 8 speakers can be connected. When in Dual Mode (available for ART 91x-AX Models) only two speakers can be linked for both audio and control. The following RCF products are supported: ART 910-AX/912-AX/915-AX Single and Dual mode supported SUB 15-AX / SUB 18-AX Control-only Internal features are fully accessible via LiveRemote, and they vary depending on which unit is connected. For specific feature, please refer to the Product Reference Guide. FOR ART 9-AX SPEAKERS * 6-in, 2-out internal digital mixer, with STEREO or MONO setting * on all inputs: HPF, 3-band EQ is available * on channels 1 and 2: individual 48V on/off, dynamics block * Bluetooth audio streaming: on a dedicated input channel, in stereo or mono according to the selected mode * flexible ducker section * internal reverb REVERB with individual channel sends and 3 presets * internal crossover: with 4 USER locations and several presets to match the ART 9-AX with selected RCF subwoofer models * output system section: affects both speaker and SUB out; 5-band fully parametric EQ, up to 45 meters internal delay * Dual mode links both Bluetooth audio and control between two units, a Master and a Slave * when Dual mode is desired, it must must be enabled on the active speaker, in order to be visible from the app FOR SUB AX SUBWOOFERS * stereo input and outputs, to allow both 2.1 and 1.1 configurations * internal crossover: with 4 USER locations and several presets to match the SUB with several RCF speaker models * additional factory-tuned presets can be uploaded from the app to 4 USER APP locations; a full preset catalog update can be performed via firmware update with future upgrades * output system section: affects both SUB and crossover outputs; 8-band fully parametric EQ, up to 45 meters internal delay * grouping is possible for output levels (relative level control) and MUTEs * on more than one unit, output system sections can be linked from the app, so that delay and EQ are linked together. This option is ideal for 2.2 configurations * dual mode is not available on SUB models, as they do offer control via Bluetooth but not Bluetooth audio; SUB products can be linked for paired remote control COMMON FEATURES - On the SPEAKERS page, it is possible to view all available devices and select which one shall be connected; this operation needs to be restarted (DISCONNECT > SCAN > CONNECT) if the available devices change - Speaker name can be modified only on the physical display of the product itself - within the setup PAGE, it is possible to view delay lines values in feet by tapping on the Use Imperial Units Flag - VU Meters Enable (within the setup PAGE) creates a further tab on the lower bar, and shows the VU Meters of one unit only; it is intended for debugging audio connections

About

SoundCheck RTA

This audio analysis tool transforms your device into a real-time spectrum analyzer, sound pressure level meter, and feedback finder. It offers detailed frequency analysis and helps identify problematic audio bands instantly, all processed on-device for privacy.

Highlights
  • Real-time frequency spectrum analysis
  • Feedback detection and identification
  • Sound pressure level (SPL) meter with weighting
  • Reference trace capture and comparison
  • Audio file analysis
  • On-device processing for privacy
Features
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SoundCheck RTA turns your iPhone or iPad into a fast, honest audio-analysis toolkit for live sound, install, and studio work — no account, no ads, no tracking. Point it at a room and see the truth in real time: the full frequency spectrum, sound pressure level, and the exact bands that are about to ring. Everything runs on-device, so it's instant and completely private. REAL-TIME ANALYZER (RTA) See the whole frequency spectrum as it happens. Switch between a 31-band, 1/3-octave view that lines up with a console graphic EQ and a high-resolution view for fine detail. Tap any band to read its exact level. FEEDBACK FINDER Ringing before a show? SoundCheck RTA highlights the exact bands that are feeding back so you can ring them out in seconds instead of chasing them by ear. SPL METER Check sound pressure level with A, C, and Z weighting, Leq averaging, and min/max hold. A calibration offset lets you line the reading up to a reference meter. REFERENCE TRACES Capture the current spectrum as a saved reference and overlay it later to compare a room, a rig, or a mix against your target — with a per-band difference readout. ANALYZE FILES Load an audio file and run it through the same analysis pipeline as live input, with play, pause, and scrub. BUILT RIGHT • Works with the built-in mic or external USB-C / Lightning interfaces and measurement mics. • Measurement audio mode — no OS "beautifying" of the signal. • Private by design: audio is analyzed live on your device and is never recorded, stored, or sent anywhere. No account, no ads, no tracking. Note: phone microphones are not calibrated instruments, so SPL readings are approximate — use the calibration offset for closer results.

Screenshots

RCF LiveRemote4 screens
SoundCheck RTA2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SoundCheck RTA at 100% against RCF LiveRemote's 50%. SoundCheck RTA also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.0). RCF LiveRemote's advantage is price (Free vs $2.99) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On ratings volume, 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

RCF LiveRemote is free to download; SoundCheck RTA costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SoundCheck RTA holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of RCF LiveRemote's written reviews are positive against 100% of SoundCheck RTA's.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
RCF LiveRemote versus SoundCheck RTA: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRCF LiveRemoteSoundCheck RTA
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating4.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRCF spaAVERY SCOTT CHANDLER-TURPIN

Customer experience

RCF LiveRemote

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

SoundCheck RTA

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

RCF LiveRemote

No in-app purchases

None

SoundCheck RTA

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RCF LiveRemote free?
RCF LiveRemote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SoundCheck RTA free?
SoundCheck RTA costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, RCF LiveRemote or SoundCheck RTA?
SoundCheck RTA is rated higher. RCF LiveRemote averages 4.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while SoundCheck RTA averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do RCF LiveRemote or SoundCheck RTA have ads?
Neither RCF LiveRemote nor SoundCheck RTA shows ads.

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