Mactracker vs Data Center Noise
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Mactracker
Access comprehensive technical specifications and historical data for all Apple Macintosh, iPod, iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Apple Vision Pro devices. Compare real-world performance using integrated benchmark scores.
- Detailed specs for all Apple devices
- Processor, memory, and storage info
- Supported OS versions
- Original pricing and color options
- Real-world performance scores
- Historical Apple product catalog
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Mactracker provides detailed information on every Apple Macintosh, iPod, iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Apple Vision Pro ever made, including items such as processor speed, memory, graphic cards, supported OS versions, price, color, storage, and expansion options. Also included is information on early Apple systems, Newton, Apple TV, Apple accessories, audio, displays, modems, printers, scanners, storage, Wi-Fi products, Mac pro apps, and operating systems. In addition to listing technical specifications, Mactracker allows you to gauge and compare the real-world performance with scores courtesy of Primate Labs Geekbench 6. Test your knowledge on nearly every device from 1976 to today with the Trivia feature. You can also track and manage your Apple product collection by adding details such as their model, color, serial number, condition, purchase date, and warranty coverage end date.
Data Center Noise
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Data Center Noise Watch helps citizens collect repeatable, location-based sound measurements near data centers and other large infrastructure sites. The app uses the iPhone microphone to estimate live sound levels and records each test with date, time, GPS coordinates, GPS accuracy, duration, average dB, minimum dB, maximum dB, notes, and optional video proof. Measurements can be viewed on an interactive map with color-coded markers so users can compare sound levels by location. The app is neutral. It is neither for nor against any facility. Its purpose is to help people document conditions using consistent, GPS-verified data that can be reviewed, exported, and shared. Features include: - Live current, average, minimum, and maximum dB readings - Continuous monitoring before starting a saved test - GPS lock and location accuracy display - Facility distance tracking - Optional video proof during measurement - Saved test history - Map view of recorded measurements - CSV and JSON export - Local-only storage unless the user chooses to share Important accuracy note: iPhone microphones can estimate sound levels, but they are not certified professional sound meters. Legal or regulatory evidence may require a calibrated external microphone, formal measurement procedures, or professional sound testing. The app includes calibration controls to help improve repeatability, but measurements should be treated as estimated sound data unless properly calibrated. No measurements are uploaded automatically. Data remains on the device unless the user exports or shares it.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Data Center Noise at weekly against Mactracker's every 2 weeks. Mactracker's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Mactracker ships an update every 2 weeks, Data Center Noise weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Mactracker | Data Center Noise |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (1.2K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 87.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.2K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 351 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ian Page | Bill Bozeman |
Bugs and requests
Mactracker
Reported bugs
3 issues- Incorrect information on some device specifications
- Crashes when deleting last favorite
- Startup sounds not working properly
Requested features
5 requests- Add ability to compare devices
- Implement metric measurements
- Add notes/favorites sync across devices
- Include product photos and descriptions
- Add support for Apple Watch
Data Center Noise
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Mactracker
No in-app purchases
Data Center Noise
No in-app purchases







