Comparison

SPL Graph vs SoundBase ° Music Hearmark

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

SoundBase ° Music Hearmark

This app offers a comprehensive audio experience, combining music streaming with advanced track customization, global radio access, and tools for relaxation and music practice. It includes features like stem control, EQ, a tuner, and a metronome.

Highlights
  • Music streaming with stem control
  • Advanced EQ and track adjustments
  • Global AM/FM radio streaming
  • White noise and soundscapes for relaxation
  • Musician tools: tuner, metronome, chord finder
  • Water eject feature for speakers
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• SoundBase is your all-in-one audio toolkit — a single app packed with powerful and independent features for relaxation, music practice, and creative sound control. • Enjoy Music Hearmark, a unique streaming music feature that lets you listen your own way. Create song groups, explore music differently, and customize each track with advanced tools like EQ, Stems control (vocal, bass, guitar, piano, drums & more), and Adjust options for pitch, reverb, echo, and master settings. • Tune in to Global AM & FM Radio stations from around the world. Discover live radio by country, genre, or mood, and enjoy real-time broadcasts anytime, anywhere — from music and talk shows to news and culture, all streamed seamlessly within SoundBase. • Relax and sleep better with white noise, pink noise, and calming soundscapes. Meditate, focus, or reduce stress anytime through soothing ambient audio designed for deeper relaxation. • For musicians, SoundBase includes an accurate tuner, tone generator, chord finder, and a custom metronome to help you practice rhythm and improve your musical skills. • Extra tools such as Water Eject help clear water from your speakers and restore optimal sound performance. • SoundBase brings all these features together in one simple, modern app — your universe of sound for better sleep, mindful relaxation, and smarter music practice. • Download now to transform how you sleep, focus, listen, and play music. • Terms of Use: https://spthread.co/terms • Privacy Policy: https://spthread.co/privacy

Screenshots

SPL Graph3 screens
SoundBase ° Music Hearmark4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: SoundBase ° Music Hearmark at Free against SPL Graph's $9.99. SoundBase ° Music Hearmark also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.7) and review sentiment (100% vs 64%). SPL Graph's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

SoundBase ° Music Hearmark is free to download; SPL Graph costs $9.99 up front. SPL Graph sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. SoundBase ° Music Hearmark asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SoundBase ° Music Hearmark holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 12 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of SPL Graph's written reviews are positive against 100% of SoundBase ° Music Hearmark's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SPL Graph ships an update every 6 months, SoundBase ° Music Hearmark weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
SPL Graph versus SoundBase ° Music Hearmark: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSPL GraphSoundBase ° Music Hearmark
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating3.7 (3 ratings)4.6 (12 ratings) — better
Positive reviews64.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings312 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationPaidAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB242 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperAndrew SmithSWEET PEA THREAD COMPANY LIMITED

Customer experience

SPL Graph

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive64.3%
Neutral7.1%
Negative28.6%

SoundBase ° Music Hearmark

All ratings10 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

SPL Graph

Subscriptions3
  • 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
One-time2
  • Octave Band SPL Logging$9.99
  • Video Capture Option$19.99
None

SoundBase ° Music Hearmark

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SPL Graph free?
SPL Graph costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is SoundBase ° Music Hearmark free?
SoundBase ° Music Hearmark is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SPL Graph or SoundBase ° Music Hearmark?
SoundBase ° Music Hearmark is rated higher. SPL Graph averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while SoundBase ° Music Hearmark averages 4.6 from 12 ratings.
Do SPL Graph or SoundBase ° Music Hearmark have ads?
SoundBase ° Music Hearmark shows ads; SPL Graph does not.
Which is updated more often, SPL Graph or SoundBase ° Music Hearmark?
SPL Graph ships an update every 6 months, and SoundBase ° Music Hearmark weekly. Most recently, SPL Graph was updated on October 31, 2026 and SoundBase ° Music Hearmark on October 30, 2026.

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