# SPL Meter vs Mix with the Masters

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SPL Meter at 73% against Mix with the Masters's 15%. SPL Meter also leads on rating (4.0 vs 2.0) and chart position (#51 vs unranked). Mix with the Masters's advantage is price (Free vs $0.99) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Mix with the Masters is free to download; SPL Meter costs $0.99 up front. SPL Meter sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Mix with the Masters asks for nothing beyond the download.

SPL Meter holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 29 and 23 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of SPL Meter's written reviews are positive against 15% of Mix with the Masters's.

SPL Meter ships an update every 3 months, Mix with the Masters every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | SPL Meter | Mix with the Masters |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.0 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spl-meter/id309206756/reviews)** | [2.0 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mix-with-the-masters/id1053823756/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **29** | 23 |
| Positive reviews | **72.9% of reviews** | 15.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Paid** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#51** | — |
| Size | 36 MB | 65 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Andrew Smith](https://appshunter.io/developer/291822462) | [MAVEN SARL - MWTM](https://appshunter.io/developer/1053823755) |

## What reviewers say

### SPL Meter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spl-meter/id309206756)

**Currently charting:** #51 Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

This application functions as a professional-grade sound level meter, measuring decibels (dB) with advanced DSP algorithms. It offers adjustable filters, decay rates, and ranges, and can be calibrated for accuracy. It supports both internal and external microphones for versatile sound measurement.

**Highlights:** A and C weighting filters, ANSI Fast or Slow decay, 40dB to 120dB ranges, Adjustable calibration, Internal/External mic support, Universal app

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Controls & Ad-Free | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✅ Accurate sound level measurements when calibrated
- 💰 Excellent value at $0.99 price point
- 📱 Works across multiple Apple devices (iPhone, iPad, iPod)
- 🎯 Simple and intuitive user interface
- 🔧 Analog meter design looks professional and authentic

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent and unstable meter readings
- 💳 Pricing discrepancies (advertised as $0.99 but charged $6.99)
- 📐 UI scaling issues on various screen sizes and orientations
- 🔍 Text and meter display too small to read easily
- 🖼️ Outdated retro interface design

**Reported bugs**

- Meter readings change completely and are not stable
- App crashes on iPhone 6s Plus with jumbled screen display
- Screen scaling issues on iPad models
- Display glitches when rotating device between portrait and landscape
- Greyed out settings after installation

**Requested features**

- Larger meter display in landscape mode
- Digital-only display option without analog meter face
- Peak hold and min/max reading indicators
- Time-based decibel graph visualization
- Linear response visual option in addition to logarithmic


### Mix with the Masters

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mix-with-the-masters/id1053823756)

Access hundreds of exclusive video tutorials and interviews from world-renowned music mixers, sound engineers, and producers. Learn professional audio techniques on the go with offline viewing capabilities.

**Highlights:** Exclusive video series, Interviews with renowned professionals, Audio mixing tutorials, Sound engineering techniques, Offline viewing mode, Regularly updated content

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Amazing content
- 👍 Great videos
- 👍 Fantastic content
- 👍 High quality content
- 👍 Professional level content

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App is buggy
- 🐛 App is broken
- 🐛 App is unusable
- 🐛 App is terrible
- 🐛 App crashes

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot login
- Downloads take forever
- Downloaded videos don't play
- Airplay doesn't work
- Videos refuse to play

**Requested features**

- Fix video player
- Add resume video functionality
- Allow background downloads
- Improve search function
- Organize categories better


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SPL Meter free?

SPL Meter costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Mix with the Masters free?

Mix with the Masters is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SPL Meter or Mix with the Masters?

SPL Meter is rated higher. SPL Meter averages 4.0 out of 5 from 29 ratings, while Mix with the Masters averages 2.0 from 23 ratings.

### Do SPL Meter or Mix with the Masters have ads?

Neither SPL Meter nor Mix with the Masters shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SPL Meter or Mix with the Masters?

SPL Meter ships an update every 3 months, and Mix with the Masters every 2 months. Most recently, SPL Meter was updated on November 6, 2026 and Mix with the Masters on November 6, 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.*