SPL vs Clear Stereo Sound
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SPL
This professional-grade digital sound level meter measures decibels with advanced modes and filters meeting ANSI Type 1 standards. It allows storing, exporting, and calibrating measurements, and can be used with external calibrated microphones for precise results.
- Professional-grade digital sound level meter
- ANSI/IEC Type 1 standards compliant filters and modes
- Store, recall, and export GPS/time-stamped results
- Supports external calibrated microphones
- Adjustable calibration for accuracy
- Internal mic compensation filter
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SPL is a professional-grade digital sound level meter (decibel meter) for your iPad, iPhone or iPod touch. It includes all of the modes, filters, and features that you would expect from a professional ANSI or IEC Sound Level Meter. All filters and averaging modes meet or exceed the criteria for ANSI Type 1 standards or better. SPL is created from the same team who brought you the Audio Toolbox and ATB Plus. Store Results -- Uses the same powerful Save / Recall engine as our premier app, AudioTools. Allows storing GPS and time-stamped results, and exporting them to your computer. You can also use SPL with our calibrated iPhone measurement mic, iTestMic, or iAudioInterface. The screen flips if you turn the phone upside down, so that you can point the built-in iPhone mic directly at the sound source. *** Modes: Slow, Fast, Impulse, Peak, and Leq. *** Filters: A and C weighting, and 10 octave band filters. *** Includes a resettable Max field to track the highest reading. *** Includes a reference field (except in Leq mode) so that you can set a reference level and do seat-to-seat comparisons. The SPL meter can be fully calibrated. It comes preset with the calibration for a typical iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch. Most iOS devices will be within a few dB of this reading. If you have access, even temporarily, to a calibrated sound level meter, just use the calibration field on the settings scree to match the meter, and you will be accurately calibrated. Also, see our other professional-grade audio apps: AudioTools, our premier suite of professional-caliber audio and acoustics test apps, Speaker Pop, to test speaker polarity, and RTA, a real-time analyzer for the iPhone. And, we have a group of calibrated, accurate measurement microphones, including iTestMic,iTestMic2, and iAudioInterface2, that allows full professional results for Type 1 or Type 2 measurements. This will allow measuring a range from approximately 30 dB SPL to 130 dB SPL. Each mic will include a calibration factor that you will enter into the SPL app for calibrated measurements. This mic will also work with Speaker Pop, our speaker polarity tester, FFT, RTA, ETC, and other acoustical measurement apps in our AudioTools app that is available now. Also, see our iAudioInterface2 system, which supports any pro test and measurement mic. Now includes an iPhone internal mic compensation filter, to cancel out the low-frequency roll-off present in the iPhone and other iOS devices. See our other audio apps, including AudioTools.
Clear Stereo Sound
Test and analyze your device's audio output with a variety of sound generation and measurement tools. Explore different frequencies, waveforms, and stereo configurations to ensure optimal sound quality. Includes features for relaxation and noise measurement.
- Sound test and check
- Tone generator (1Hz-22kHz)
- Sound waveform display (sine, square, triangle)
- Stereo and bass test
- Binaural beats for focus/relaxation
- Noise mixing for sleep
- Sound meter (dB measurement)
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Our app is designed to test the sound output of your device speaker, stereo systems, loudspeakers and other audio equipment. It’s perfect for anyone who wants to enjoy clear, high-quality sound. Also, with the help of the app, you can check the sound at different frequencies. Here are the key features: ○ SOUND TEST & CHECK This feature can help you identify any issues or areas for improvement with your device's sound. Just press the button and start sound checking. ○ TONE GENERATOR Produce a wide range of tones and frequencies. You can set any value for the frequency to be tested. The application will be a great tool for checking the sound of your device's speaker, stereo systems, bluetooth speakers, etc. by testing at various frequencies in the range from 1 Hz to 22 000 Hz. ○ SOUND WAVEFORMS The sound waveform display provides a visual representation of the sound being produced. You can choose the desired view - sine, square, or triangle. ○ STEREO & BASS TEST Check the quality and performance of your device's bass and stereo output. The feature allows you to switch between stereo and bass and check the right and left channels, as well as change the playback speed. ○ HISTORY & GRAPHS You can see a timeline of every cleaning session — how many times you've cleared water, dust, or debris from your speakers. The graphs show your device's speaker health over time. ○ BINAURAL BEATS* We've added special frequencies and noises that will help you focus on important tasks, relax, or fall asleep easily. ○ NOISE MIXING* Mix different types of noise and set a timer. This feature can be used for easy falling asleep. ○ SOUND METER Instantly measure the noise level in dB and get a clear result. ○ BUILT-IN PRESETS You can choose any of the ready-made presets to test the sound in the desired frequency range. *Available with a subscription. Overall, this app is an essential tool for anyone who wants to optimize their device's sound performance. With its range of features, our speaker cleaner app is an excellent choice for audiophiles, music lovers, and anyone who wants to enjoy clear, high-quality sound. Important! We do not give a full warranty on cleaning your speaker. Various frequencies and sound vibrations can help clean the speaker if there is little dirt or water. In other cases, we recommend that you contact the service center. We also would like to warn all users that sound testing at high volume can damage your devices or impair your hearing. We provide you with the best sound quality, but the final result depends on you. Please be careful. Terms of Use https://tinyurl.com/5n8e6haf Privacy Policy https://tinyurl.com/mrxbtczr
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Clear Stereo Sound at Free against SPL's $8.99. Clear Stereo Sound also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.0) and update cadence (monthly vs every 6 months). SPL's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On review sentiment, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Clear Stereo Sound is free to download; SPL costs $8.99 up front. Clear Stereo Sound sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month. SPL asks for nothing beyond the download.
Clear Stereo Sound holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Clear Stereo Sound has 159 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 68% of SPL's written reviews are positive against 61% of Clear Stereo Sound's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
SPL ships an update every 6 months, Clear Stereo Sound monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SPL | Clear Stereo Sound |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $8.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.0 (4 ratings) | 4.6 (159 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 67.6% of reviews — better | 60.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 159 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 30 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Andrew Smith | Artem Popov |
Customer experience
SPL
Clear Stereo Sound
In-app purchases
SPL
No in-app purchases
Clear Stereo Sound
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