SPL Graph vs iFretless Bass
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SPL Graph
This app analyzes sound pressure levels and environmental noise in real-time. It logs audio, captures video, and performs frequency analysis, with options for advanced octave band analysis and professional microphone integration. Receive email notifications for exceeding noise limits and auto-save data for continuous monitoring.
- Real-time sound pressure level analysis
- Audio recording and playback
- Optional video capture
- Octave and 1/3 octave band analysis
- 3D frequency plot
- Ln SPL value calculation
- Email notifications for noise limits
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SPL Graph is an audio Sound Pressure Level (SPL) environmental noise analyzer, real-time frequency analyzer, chart recorder and data logger. It includes: * Plot sound level over time * Record audio while plot is running, playback to identify sounds that may have caused problems * Capture video of events (optional in-app purchase) * Do octave and 1/3 octave band analysis (optional in-app purchase) * Show a 3D Plot of octave or 1/3 octave results * Calculate Ln SPL values, L01, L10, L50, L90, L95, LMax and LMin * Email notifications when sound exceeds pre-set limits * Auto-save results after set intervals, and email the results to you * Start another plot after auto-saving for continuous operation SPL Graph works by averaging the SPL for a period of time that can vary from 0.1 second to 60 minutes, applying an optional weighting filter, and plotting the sound level, recording the raw audio signal, if recording is turned on. For sound intervals of 1.0 second to 60 minutes, the optional octave and 1/3 octave logging modules allows storing the spectrum of the sound, for each interval. The app works very well with the built-in iOS device microphone. To upgrade the app to true professional standards, add our iTestMic, iPrecisionMic, or iAudioInterface2 with an appropriate microphone, and get ANSI or ISO Type 1 or 2 results. With iPrecisionMic, you can send the system in to our calibration lab and get a calibration certificate for ISO 61672 and ANSI S1.4. SPL Graph can record up to 24 hours of sound level data, with single second resolution. The graph starts with a one-minute plot window, and as a minute is recorded, the graph re-scales automatically and adds another minute to show the data collected so far. The overall SPL level, or LEQ, is displayed for whatever portion of the test is showing on the graph. Tap the play button to play back the recorded audio, and you can use the cursor to scrub the audio location on the graph. Use this feature to listen to events that you can see on the graph. With the optional octave logging module, you can also record the octave or 1/3 octave band levels. And, you can view the data on the 3D plot for a graphical view of frequency over time. You can scroll and scale the graph vertically, in dB, by using standard swipe and pinch gestures. You can also scroll and expand and contract the time axis using gestures. Zoom out to a full 24 hours, or zoom in to a single minute, showing second resolution. Double-tap the screen to zoom out to show the entire graph on the screen. The time scale grid changes dynamically, highlighting minutes, ten-minute, and hour lines as as it runs. As the graph runs, the overall LEQ (average SPL) for the entire time period is computed and displayed on the screen. Swiping across the graph brings up a cursor that displays the exact dB level and time for any point on the graph. You can turn on audio recording, so that you have a record of the sounds that were happening while the graph was being stored. You can use this to figure out exactly what the sound was that caused a peak on the graph, for example. Recordings can be compressed or uncompressed. If you exit the app, or are interrupted with a phone call, the graph data will not be lost. SPL Graph will automatically save the graph, and reload it when you next open the program. You can also save a graph in one of ten files on the iPhone, so that you can recall the graph later. SPL Graph supports saving graphs directly on your iOS device. You can recall these graphs and bring them up on the screen, and listen to the sounds that were made while the graph was recorded. You can also store an image of the screen to your photo roll. Use Dropbox or iTunes Files Sharing to export the results to your computer. You can also export data in tab-delimited files for XLS import using iCloud. The filters are all ANSI type 1 or better, and include A-weighting, C-weighting, and all octaves band filters from 32 to 16kHz.
iFretless Bass
This app offers a virtual fretless bass guitar experience with a unique piano-key-like interface. It captures touch force for dynamic expression and includes a variety of deeply sampled bass sounds. Ideal for musicians seeking a new way to play and record basslines.
- Expressive fretless playing surface
- Touch force sensing for dynamics
- 13 deeply sampled bass sounds
- MIDI input and output
- Audio Unit 3 and Audiobus support
- MPE multi-channel MIDI support
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iFretless Bass is a professional virtual instrument that provides bass and guitar players with an expressive fretless playing surface. The layout is like an eight string bass guitar with the notes colored black and white like the keys of a piano. Although it looks different from a guitar neck, bass players will find it surprisingly easy to use. The app's ability to measure the force of touches on the screen allows it to respond to dynamics and accented notes with a wide range of different tones for each instrument. FEATURES 1) 13 deeply sampled bass sounds 2) MIDI input and output 3) Audio Unit 3 support 4) Audiobus support 5) Parametric Equalizer 6) MPE multi-channel MIDI support 7) Accurate touch force sensing, even on devices that don't support 3D touch BASS SOUNDS 1) Fretless bass 2) Slap bass 3) Jazz bass 4) Acoustic upright bass 5) Pick bass 6) Muted Pick Bass 7) Hard Fingerstyle Bass 8) Electric upright bass 9) Saw wave analog synth bass 10) Chameleon synth bass 11) Snarling synth bass 12) FM synth bass 13) Wonder synth bass
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: iFretless Bass at 4.4 against SPL Graph's 3.7. iFretless Bass also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ratings volume (46 vs 3). SPL Graph's advantage is price ($9.99 vs $14.99) and chart position (#196 vs unranked). On ads, monetization model, 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
SPL Graph costs $9.99 and iFretless Bass $14.99 up front. SPL Graph sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. iFretless Bass asks for nothing beyond the download.
iFretless Bass holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iFretless Bass has 46 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of SPL Graph's written reviews are positive against 78% of iFretless Bass's.
SPL Graph ships an update every 6 months, iFretless Bass every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 20, 2026.
| Parameter | SPL Graph | iFretless Bass |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $9.99 — better | $14.99 |
| Rating | 3.7 (3 ratings) | 4.4 (46 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 64.3% of reviews | 77.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 46 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #196 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 29 MB | 150 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Andrew Smith | Blue Mangoo Consulting Company Limited |
Customer experience
SPL Graph
iFretless Bass
Bugs and requests
SPL Graph
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
iFretless Bass
Reported bugs
19 issues- App crashes on opening after updates
- Audio Unit integration issues
- Preset saving and recall problems
- DSP usage too high on some devices
- Cracking and feedback in GarageBand EQ
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- MIDI keyboard compatibility issues
- Tuning issues (notes a half-step low)
- String buzz on E string
- IAA connection issues in Tabletop
- App not quitting completely after closing
- No sound generating on certain iOS versions
- MIDI data off by two and a half steps
- Latency issues with virtual MIDI
- Loud cracks during hammer-ons
- Notes sticking in BM2
- Cracking sounds when closing background MIDI apps
- iOS 8 compatibility issues causing crashes
- App not working with Logic Pro on iOS
- Crashing issues and incompatibilities with macOS Sonoma
Requested features
20 requests- Lower notes (e.g., low Bb)
- More string options (e.g., 5-string)
- Additional fret range
- Adjustable layers for resonance, release, and fret noise
- Assigning string tap and atonal mute samples
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- Integrating hard finger samples with buzzing
- Assignable effects (slides, slap fox)
- Slap and mute tab options for electric basses
- Sustain button for continuous notes
- Harmonics feature
- Scale overlay for learning
- More customizable note range
- Polyphonic mode
- User-defined tuning (open tunings)
- One MIDI channel per string for multitimbral use
- Vertical slider for assignable CC messages
- Note-off messages
- Ability to go down to 4 or 5 strings
- Option for another fret or two
- More display options for fretboard appearance
In-app purchases
SPL Graph
- Remote Noise Monitoring7 Days trial$19.991 Month
- Remote Noise Mid Level7 Days trial$79.991 Month
- Remote Noise Large7 Days trial$149.991 Month
- Octave Band SPL Logging$9.99
- Video Capture Option$19.99
iFretless Bass
No in-app purchases
Questions
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