Comparison

AudioTools, dB, Sound & Audio vs SoundDeck

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

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About

AudioTools, dB, Sound & Audio

This professional audio analysis app offers a comprehensive suite of tools for acoustic measurements, including SPL, RTA, and FFT. It calibrates device microphones for accurate results and allows for the addition of powerful optional modules for advanced analysis.

Highlights
  • SPL Meter with A/C weighting
  • Real Time Analyzer (RTA)
  • Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) analysis
  • Speaker Polarity Test
  • Audio Oscilloscope
  • Signal Generator
  • Audio Recorder
Features
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AudioTools from Studio Six Digital is a suite of professional-grade audio and acoustic analysis apps. Included in the price of this app is a great collection of professional tools -- SPL, RTA, FFT, Speaker Polarity Test, Generator, Audio Scope, CLF Viewer, and Recorder, and the framework to add more powerful modules as you need them. Customize AudioTools for your needs by buying any of the additional optional modules, like Smaart Tools I, SPL Graph, or Impulse Response, at any time right from your iOS device. We test every iOS device and calibrate the microphone level and frequency response for the best results. We have the ability to turn off the Apple low frequency filters, and on many devices we can measure up to 120 dB SPL. Add iTestMic, iPrecisionMic, or iAudioInterface2 for a complete professional audio and acoustic test and measurement platform. Actual reviews: “...AudioTools is a “how did I ever live without it” app”. “I think this application is the best I EVER purchased.” “I have used many thousands of dollars of complicated test equipment that doesn’t measure up to this app suite.” ***** Included in the app price ***** * SPL Meter A faithful reproduction of a classic analog SPL meter. Includes A and C weighting, and Fast and Slow ANSI decay modes. All filters meet or exceed ANSI type 1. * RTA A 1/3 and octave band Real Time Analyzer. Includes touch-GUI range control, a cursor, max/min bars, and noise curve overlays. * FFT Detailed acoustic analysis, up to 32876 points. View full detail or smooth to 1/24, 1/6, 1/3 or octave. Includes cursor, scalable graphics, and peak tracking. * Polarity Speaker polarity checker. Route the test signal to a speaker, and read the polarity of the speaker on the screen. * CLF Viewer Show loudspeaker data, including plots for impedance, axial response, sensitivity, polar response, and 6dB coverage, and a 3D color balloon plot. * Delay Finder Measures the time it takes for a pulse to return from a speaker. * Generator Generates sine waves, square waves, white and pink noise. * Line Level Tests A line level measurement function and frequency counter. * Audio Scope A dual-channel audio oscilloscope that includes auto-triggering, variable gain and sweep rate, and storage of scope images. * Recorder A mono/stereo audio recorder with WAV and compressed formats and 8k-48k sample rate. Transfer files via WIFI. * File transfer of results via wifi to PC / Mac. * Audio Calculators ***** Optional modules available for purchase from within AudioTools ***** * SoundScope VR - FFT-based audio analyzer with VR. The powerful acoustical analysis module. Includes RTA graphs to 1/48th octave and Spectrograph, and can display VR. * Transfer Function -- Requires 2-channel interface. Two-channel FFT-based measurement. Allows you to analyze sound system performance with music or pink noise as the signal source. * ETC Energy Time Curve. Plot decay of an impulse over time, and compute RT60 time. Internal or External trigger. * Impulse Response Record and analyze an impulse or sine sweep, compute octave and 1/3 octave ETC, T30, C50, C80, CT, Definition. * LARSA Fast and accurate sine-sweep measurement of loudspeakers and rooms. * SPL Pro Digital SPL meter with ANSI Slow, Fast, Peak, and Impulse mode, along with LEQ. Includes A and C weighting, and all 10 octave band filters. * SPL Graph Plot second-by-second SPL level for up to 24 hours, and optionally record the audio. Also, add the optional Octave Band Logging upgrade to elevate this tool to rival any professional logging SPL Meter. * SPL Traffic Light Monitor live sound levels SPL and Leq and see status in a simple green-yellow-red display. * STIPA Speech Intelligibility Meets the current NFPA code standards for testing evac systems and schools. * Speaker Distortion Measure THD+n of any driver. * THD+n (requires iAudioInterface) * Impedance Meter and Plot (requires iAudioInterface) * Phase Meter * Amplitude Sweep

About

SoundDeck

Features
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タップ一つで、配信が変わる。 SoundDeckは、配信者・クリエイターのために設計されたサウンドボードアプリです。 ▷ サンプラー 12個のネオンカラーパッドに効果音を割り当て。タップするだけで即座に再生。最大6音の同時再生に対応し、タイミングを逃しません。 内蔵SE:拍手、笑い声、ドラムロール、ファンファーレ、ブザー、正解/不正解音、チーン、太鼓、カウントダウン、ホラー音 ▷ BGMプレイヤー BGMをループ再生しながら、SEを重ねて鳴らせます。フェードイン・フェードアウト対応。配信中のBGM切り替えもスムーズ。 ▷ カスタム音源 自分の音源(wav/mp3/m4a)をインポートして、パッドやBGMに割り当て可能。あなただけのサウンドボードを作れます。 ▷ パッド編集 長押しでパッドの名前、アイコン、音源を自由にカスタマイズ。配信内容に合わせた最適なレイアウトに。 ▷ プロ仕様 ・SE / BGM 独立音量コントロール ・バックグラウンド再生対応 ・ダークモードUI(配信中の画面映えを考慮) ・広告なし Twitch、YouTube、ツイキャス、ミラティブ。 どんな配信プラットフォームでも活躍します。

Screenshots

AudioTools, dB, Sound & Audio4 screens
SoundDeck4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: SoundDeck at Free against AudioTools, dB, Sound & Audio's $19.99. SoundDeck also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10). AudioTools, dB, Sound & Audio's advantage is chart position (#16 vs unranked) and device support (3 vs 1). On ads 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

SoundDeck is free to download; AudioTools, dB, Sound & Audio costs $19.99 up front. AudioTools, dB, Sound & Audio sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. SoundDeck asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
AudioTools, dB, Sound & Audio versus SoundDeck: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAudioTools, dB, Sound & AudioSoundDeck
Price$19.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (5.1K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings5.1K — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#16 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size96 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndrew SmithReo Takahashi

Bugs and requests

AudioTools, dB, Sound & Audio

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes on launch
  • Inaccurate SPL and frequency measurements
  • Compatibility issues with iOS updates

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add manual
  • Improve file export and sharing
  • Improve user interface
  • Add support for external microphones

SoundDeck

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

AudioTools, dB, Sound & Audio

Subscriptions1
  • All-In Module Access7 Days trial$9.991 Month
One-time9
  • VU Meter$2.99
  • Polarity Test Module$3.99
  • ETC Module$5.99
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  • Speaker Distortion$5.99
  • SPL Pro Module$7.99
  • SPL Graph Module$9.99
  • SPL Traffic Light$9.99
  • SoundScope VR$24.99
  • IR Module$49.99
None

SoundDeck

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AudioTools, dB, Sound & Audio free?
AudioTools, dB, Sound & Audio costs $19.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is SoundDeck free?
SoundDeck is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do AudioTools, dB, Sound & Audio or SoundDeck have ads?
Neither AudioTools, dB, Sound & Audio nor SoundDeck shows ads.

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