Comparison

Building Acoustics Pro vs AcoustiCalc

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

Head to head
About

Building Acoustics Pro

Features
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Introducing "Building Acoustics Pro", your smart companion for comprehensive acoustic measurements. Compatible with Svantek sound level meters equipped with Bluetooth® interface, like SV 977D and SV 971A, this advanced app transforms your acoustic measurement and analysis experiences. Our sophisticated software streamlines the sound insulation measurement process, following the guidelines outlined by ISO 16283. With a user-friendly interface, it efficiently presents sound insulation results on the display and generates ISO-compliant reports at your convenience. Additionally, this versatile application can be utilized alongside SP 95 Impact Ball for meticulous sound insulation testing in lightweight structures. A project involving measurements from source and receiving rooms for variable sound source positions is effortlessly created during the measurement. Ensuring comprehensive documentation, each project is securely saved in the sound meter's memory, accompanied by relevant measurement files. For a more personalized experience, "Building Acoustics Pro" enables you to add photos and comments to the measurement projects, making it an indispensable tool for professionals and enthusiasts alike. For Speech Transmission Index (STIPA) measurements with SV 971A, the application follows the IEC 60268-16:2011 procedure. By leveraging the Bluetooth® interface, it connects to SV 971A, displaying STIPA results and securely saving them in the device's memory. The "Building Acoustics Pro" isn't just an application, it's a revolution in acoustic measurements. For more information and tutorials, visit our website www.svantek.com and check out our YouTube channel. List of supported devices: - SVAN 977CE - SV 977D - SV 973 - SV 973A - SV 971A

About

AcoustiCalc

Features
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AcoustiCalc is the ultimate toolkit designed for architects, engineering firms, and acousticians. Instantly calculate the reverberation time (RT60) via Sabine's Formula or estimate the sound insulation of walls using the Mass Law. Premium B2B Features: - Predictive acoustic modeling with interactive graphs. - Expert local database: 300+ materials with Alpha absorption coefficients (125Hz-4kHz) certified ISO 354. - White Label PDF Report Generator for direct client delivery. - Integrated Live SPL Meter. - Metric and Imperial system support. 100% Offline. Zero Cloud. Compliance and industrial secrecy guaranteed. Legal Disclaimer: Simulations are predictive and do not replace certified in-situ measurements.

Screenshots

Building Acoustics Pro4 screens
AcoustiCalc4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Building Acoustics Pro at Free against AcoustiCalc's $3.99. Building Acoustics Pro also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17). AcoustiCalc's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 2 weeks). On 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

Building Acoustics Pro is free to download; AcoustiCalc costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Building Acoustics Pro ships an update every 2 weeks, AcoustiCalc daily. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Building Acoustics Pro versus AcoustiCalc: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBuilding Acoustics ProAcoustiCalc
PriceFree — better$3.99
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17
Further details — not scored
Size68 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSvantek Sp. z o.o.TRIMECH Dhaker

In-app purchases

None

Building Acoustics Pro

No in-app purchases

None

AcoustiCalc

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Building Acoustics Pro free?
Building Acoustics Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AcoustiCalc free?
AcoustiCalc costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Building Acoustics Pro or AcoustiCalc have ads?
Neither Building Acoustics Pro nor AcoustiCalc shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Building Acoustics Pro or AcoustiCalc?
Building Acoustics Pro ships an update every 2 weeks, and AcoustiCalc daily. Most recently, Building Acoustics Pro was updated on October 7, 2026 and AcoustiCalc on October 24, 2026.

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