Comparison

SPLnFFT Noise Meter vs Background Creator(Pro)

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

Head to head
About

SPLnFFT Noise Meter

This app provides advanced audio measurement capabilities, including sound level metering, frequency analysis, and signal generation. It offers both simple interfaces for daily use and detailed metrics for professional applications, with features compliant with industry standards.

Highlights
  • Sound level meter (noise meter)
  • Frequency analyzer
  • Frequency meter
  • Test signal generator
  • Dosimeter
  • Leq, peak, L10, L95 measurements
  • Real-time FFT analysis
Features
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SPLnFFT is a sound level meter (noise meter) for your iPhone or iPad with many advanced features: frequency analyzer, frequency meter, test signal generator, dosimeter, ... This soundmeter App is the only one for iOS recommended by the "Laborers' Health and Safety Fund of North America". Here are extracts from other reviews: "our favorite sound measurement app" SafetyAwakenings.com "SPLnFFT is comprehensive, easy to use" TapeOp.com You will find more reviews here: https://www.facebook.com/SPLnFFT For daily use, a very simple interface displays the level of exposure: if orange or red, protect your ears ! Professional users will take advantage of a wide range of accurate and reliable measurements: Leq, peak, L10, L95, taktmaximal, frequency analysis, histogram, dosemetering, ... A&C weightings are compliant with ANSI® S1.42 standard. "468" refers to ITU-R 468-4 *** Some KEY INFORMATION *** : - you absolutely need to allow access to microphone to use this App - screen rotation must be un-locked - there are built-in help messages (speech bubble). Need more ? Contact us !: email, blog, Facebook,... - do not expect to measure as low as 0dB(A) in a quiet room, for these 2 reasons: 30-130dB(A) is the standard usable range for sound level meters and anyway a standard quiet room is around 30dB(A) whereas a typical anechoic chamber is 10 to 20dB(A) Top digital display is for measurement of sound power in 'slow' mode (averaged on 1s). Central analog display is for 'fast' mode (averaged on 1/8th s). But it can display 'slow' mode as well on request: just click on 'fast' label. Peak and average values are displayed below and are held until you touch the 'reset' label. The videos on Youtube reveal more details. Bottom view is a real time FFT (frequency analysis). You will notice that predominant frequency and next one are highlighted. Their frequencies and relative power are displayed on the right. If your input signal is a pure tone then this App will lock on its frequency and display a very accurate result. Green line is the result of a real time FFT done with 1024 points. Purple line is the averaged FFT (exponential filtering done on power of each frequency). Blue line is a copy of what the purple line was when the user froze the display the last time. A test tone at 1kHz or a white noise or a pink noise can be generated and sent to right and/or left outputs (select the type you want in BEEP tab). This FFT view - more precisely an upsized version of it - can be exported as a picture in your own photo library, using the camera button (when display is frozen only). This picture can be exported in a mail as well. The display can be flipped upside-down to ease reading: just rotate your iPhone while holding it vertically. As for ALL sound meters (thus including this one and all others at any price), calibration is suggested if you want to reach extreme precision. This is enabled in this App thanks to a slider to apply some compensation and to three non volatile memories (choice to be made in MIC. tab). How to ? For calibration, you need and external reference, either a calibrated sound meter, or a calibrated noise source. Note as well that the tiny embedded loudspeaker cannot reproduce extreme frequencies. Thus if you want to hear a real white or pink noise, you will need to use a quality headphone or HiFi system. This App was designed seriously for our own needs, by a signal processing expert, and is regularly updated to maintain accuracy and reliability. ***** Any comment, any feedback ? Click on 'support' in iTunes: there is a blog for this. You can even contact us directly by email or through the dedicated FaceBook page (note 'send email' top right) *****

About

Background Creator(Pro)

Easily create custom solid color backgrounds for your projects. Input a hex code to generate a background instantly, with options to adjust size and border radius for perfect personalization. Ideal for designers and personal use.

Highlights
  • Generate solid color backgrounds
  • Input hex color codes
  • Adjustable background size
  • Customizable border radius
  • Ad-free experience
Features
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Introducing Background Creator: Solid Color Generator, the ultimate solution for crafting stunning solid backgrounds tailored to your exact specifications. Whether you're a graphic designer, social media influencer, or simply someone who loves to personalize their digital space, this versatile app empowers you to create flawless backgrounds without ads! Using Background Creator, you have everything you need right at your fingertips. Simply enter your desired hex color code, and watch as the app transforms it into a beautifully solid background in seconds. But that's not all – Background Creator offers a range of customization options to ensure your background fits your vision perfectly. Adjust the size of your background to suit the dimensions of your project, whether you're designing a social media post, crafting a website banner, or creating digital artwork. Want to add a touch of elegance? Customize the border radius to create soft, rounded corners that enhance the overall aesthetic. Download the app today and unlock a world of creative possibilities at your fingertips. Developed by Anvaysoft Programmer- Hrishi Suthar Made with love in India

Screenshots

SPLnFFT Noise Meter4 screens
Background Creator(Pro)4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SPLnFFT Noise Meter at 90% against Background Creator(Pro)'s 0%. SPLnFFT Noise Meter also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 8 months). Background Creator(Pro)'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and price ($2.99 vs $3.99). On ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

SPLnFFT Noise Meter costs $3.99 and Background Creator(Pro) $2.99 up front. SPLnFFT Noise Meter sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Background Creator(Pro) asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SPLnFFT Noise Meter ships an update every 2 months, Background Creator(Pro) every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
SPLnFFT Noise Meter versus Background Creator(Pro): the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSPLnFFT Noise MeterBackground Creator(Pro)
Price$3.99$2.99 — better
Rating4.8 (60 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews90.4% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings60 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 8 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.212.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFabien LefebvreHrishi Suthar

Customer experience

SPLnFFT Noise Meter

All ratings60 ratings
Positive95.0%
Neutral1.7%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews166 reviews
Positive90.4%
Neutral4.8%
Negative4.8%

Background Creator(Pro)

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

SPLnFFT Noise Meter

Reported bugs

11 issues
  • Microphone gain slider unresponsive/locked on auto
  • Landscape mode gets stuck, preventing setting changes
  • Text display cropped on iPhone 11 (showing '10...' instead of '100.1')
  • App freezes and requires reboot on some devices
  • Review request pop-up appears repeatedly even after review submitted
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  • Rotation setting notification appears on every app launch
  • iPhone 5s detected as iPhone 6 (potential calibration impact)
  • iPhone 6 support not included in updates
  • Readings drift to zero periodically on older iOS versions
  • Settings reset when app is closed (dB mode reverts)
  • Dead hyperlinks (OSHA reference)

Requested features

15 requests
  • Ability to override automatic microphone gain control
  • Recording functionality with audio and dB level overlay
  • Landscape mode support with full FFT display
  • Extended frequency range (down to 20Hz for 3rd octave analysis)
  • Microphone frequency calibration curve adjustment
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  • Waterfall diagram with spectrum replay capability
  • SIL scales (e.g., SIL4) support
  • Silent alarm for loud environments
  • Video recording with dB level overlay
  • Ability to save and replay FFT spectral data over time
  • Better app icon design
  • Tutorial or help documentation for acoustic terminology
  • Default email address field for result sharing
  • Bluetooth audio input support
  • Bar graph scale and cursor labeling improvements

Background Creator(Pro)

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SPLnFFT Noise Meter

One-time1
  • Export raw data to Dropbox + PRO features$4.99
None

Background Creator(Pro)

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SPLnFFT Noise Meter free?
SPLnFFT Noise Meter costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Background Creator(Pro) free?
Background Creator(Pro) costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do SPLnFFT Noise Meter or Background Creator(Pro) have ads?
Neither SPLnFFT Noise Meter nor Background Creator(Pro) shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SPLnFFT Noise Meter or Background Creator(Pro)?
SPLnFFT Noise Meter ships an update every 2 months, and Background Creator(Pro) every 8 months. Most recently, SPLnFFT Noise Meter was updated on September 24, 2026 and Background Creator(Pro) on September 7, 2026.

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