# Speaker Polarity vs Open Sound Meter

The clearest difference is price: Speaker Polarity at $4.99 against Open Sound Meter's $69.99. Speaker Polarity also leads on ratings volume (18 vs 5). Open Sound Meter's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 3.6) and review sentiment (100% vs 65%). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Speaker Polarity costs $4.99 and Open Sound Meter $69.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Open Sound Meter holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 18 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of Speaker Polarity's written reviews are positive against 100% of Open Sound Meter's.

Speaker Polarity ships an update every 6 months, Open Sound Meter every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Speaker Polarity | Open Sound Meter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$4.99** | $69.99 |
| Rating | [3.6 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speaker-polarity/id293263027/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/open-sound-meter/id1552933259/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **18** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 65.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Size | 35 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Andrew Smith](https://appshunter.io/developer/291822462) | [Pavel Smokotnin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1552933261) |

## What reviewers say

### Speaker Polarity

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speaker-polarity/id293263027)

This app tests speaker wiring to ensure correct phase. It analyzes a proprietary "pop" sound to determine if speaker cones are moving in the correct direction, identifying reversed wiring. Ideal for home theater, car audio, or professional setups.

**Highlights:** Tests speaker polarity, Detects in-phase or out-of-phase wiring, Analyzes proprietary "pop" sound, Supports various speaker types (woofer, midrange, tweeter), Provides Plus (correct) or Minus (reversed) readings, Works with headset jacks and adapters, Supports Bluetooth and AirPlay streaming

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Open Sound Meter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/open-sound-meter/id1552933259)

This application allows real-time tuning and control of audio systems. It provides comprehensive measurement and analysis tools for various audio parameters, with options to store, adjust, and average results. Calibration files and direct console connections enhance measurement accuracy.

**Highlights:** Real-time audio system tuning, Spectrum, SPL, Magnitude, Phase analysis, Store, adjust, and average measurements, Apply calibration files for microphones, Direct connection to mixing consoles, Project saving to device or iCloud

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Speaker Polarity free?

Speaker Polarity costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Open Sound Meter free?

Open Sound Meter costs $69.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Speaker Polarity or Open Sound Meter?

Open Sound Meter is rated higher. Speaker Polarity averages 3.6 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while Open Sound Meter averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Speaker Polarity or Open Sound Meter have ads?

Neither Speaker Polarity nor Open Sound Meter shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Speaker Polarity or Open Sound Meter?

Speaker Polarity ships an update every 6 months, and Open Sound Meter every 2 months. Most recently, Speaker Polarity was updated on November 6, 2026 and Open Sound Meter on November 4, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*