Petanque BoulOmeter vs PhaseChecker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Petanque BoulOmeter
This utility app helps players determine the closest boule to the target in a game of petanque or bocce. It uses the device's camera to capture the scene and a resizable circle to visually identify the winning ball. Enjoy an immersive Mediterranean atmosphere with cicada background sounds.
- Camera-based boule proximity analysis
- Adjustable circle for target ball
- Visual identification of closest boule
- Mediterranean cicada background sounds
- Anti-cheat system
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Exclusively on Iphone. "You take a picture of the boules layout, and then center a circle with adjustable radius on the target ball. The first boule to touch the circle is closest. Very simple." -- PetanqueAmerica.com Do you know the famous french game "petanque" or "bocce" (mainly played in south of France). Well if you play it you will use BoulOmeter to know which ball is closer to the "cochonnet". Use the embedded Iphone camera to take a picture of the balls scene. Click "use", then use the sizable circle to know which ball is closer, it's as easy as that. Features: - Use of the Iphone embedded camera - Cicadas background sounds for great Mediterranean immersion - Anti-Cheat system
PhaseChecker
This utility app tests your sound system to ensure speakers are correctly wired and in-phase. It offers manual and automatic modes, with advanced waveform analysis for precise setup. Proper phasing is crucial for optimal bass response and stereo imaging.
- Speaker phase and polarity testing
- Manual and automatic test modes
- Microphone-based analysis
- Waveform view for advanced users
- In-app help and guidance
- Audio output connection
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The PhaseCheck app will run a test signal through your sound system to ensure your speakers are in-phase and wired with the correct polarity. It can be run either manually or automatically. Manual mode allows you to run the test signal and flip the phase so you can listen yourself to ensure your sound system is setup correctly. Automatic mode will run a series of test signals through your sound system and use the microphone on the device to analyse the results. New in version 2.0 is a waveform view mode for advanced use. It allows you to play an asymmetrical waveform (ramp waveform), record the sound from each speaker close up and capture the waveforms to then compare them. Phase is a difficult concept so full help is available in the app to ensure you get the best results. You should check the phase of your sound system whenever the wiring has been changed to ensure everything is the correct polarity. When a sound systems speakers are out of phase the sound quality is affected massively. Bass is reduced significantly and stereo imaging gives the illusion of the sounds pulling outside of the room. To run the check connect your iOS device to your sound system so it can play audio. If possible place the iOS device evenly between the speakers. Phase cancellation will not occur close to the speakers so ensure the device is not too close. Ensure the volume is at a comfortable listening level and if possible ensure there is no background noise to interfere with the scan.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Petanque BoulOmeter at 3.0 against PhaseChecker's 2.0. Petanque BoulOmeter also leads on review sentiment (58% vs 16%) and update cadence (every 8 months vs every 43 months). PhaseChecker's advantage is ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Petanque BoulOmeter costs $0.99 and PhaseChecker $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Petanque BoulOmeter holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of Petanque BoulOmeter's written reviews are positive against 16% of PhaseChecker's.
Petanque BoulOmeter ships an update every 8 months, PhaseChecker every 43 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Petanque BoulOmeter | PhaseChecker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | $0.99 |
| Rating | 3.0 (1 ratings) — better | 2.0 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 57.6% of reviews — better | 15.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months — better | Every 43 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 7.0 — better | 14.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | castelStudio | Rick Peacock |
Customer experience
Petanque BoulOmeter
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In-app purchases
Petanque BoulOmeter
No in-app purchases
PhaseChecker
No in-app purchases
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