Comparison

logSPL vs E

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

Head to head
About

logSPL

This app functions as a sophisticated sound level meter, offering both basic and advanced features for measuring noise. It allows users to adjust update rates, select weighting types, and view historical data and real-time histograms. Calibration is recommended for optimal accuracy.

Highlights
  • Sound level measurement
  • Adjustable update rates (fast/slow)
  • Weighting options (A, C, Z)
  • Min/max value monitoring
  • Average value computation (Leq)
  • Historical curve with grid
  • Real-time histogram
  • Dosemetering capabilities
Features
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This App is a full featured sound level meter, designed by a signal processing expert. It is iPhone/iPod/iPad compatible and adapts itself to the actual screen resolutions ("HD", "retina"). It consists in two parts: half top for basic features, half bottom for advanced ones (L95, %D, ...). Half top was thus designed to be extremely easy to use. Only two settings are requested: * select 'fast' or 'slow' update rate, which corresponds to 2 different integration periods * select the type of weighting: A or C or Z (Z meaning roughly: no filtering) These settings are saved when exiting the App. Some tips for weighting: * select A to evaluate the feeling of a person against a noise * select Z to balance an audio system Supports upside-down orientation. The min and max values are monitored and displayed in green in the upper view. An average value (Leq, LAeq, ...) is computed on top of this: the green triangle. Take care that this latter corresponds to the logarithm of the average power and not to the average of logarithm values, which is completely different. Integration time for this average value is: all time since start-up of the App or last reset. To reset these extreme and average values, touch the text named RESET. Bottom view is used to display an historical curve. A grid is visible, with lines every 10dB vertical and 10s horizontal. Half bottom now: * a real-time histogram is displayed on left side * it can compute L%: L95, L50, ... * it can make some dosemetering: for this you need to set threshold, criterion and exchange values. This is for advanced users due to the complexity of underlying concepts As for all sound-meter (at any price, hardware or software), you should calibrate it against a reference in order to achieve best accuracy. For this go to Mic. tab to add or remove a fixed offset to the measured values. Any question ? Click on the Facebook icon !

About

E

This app provides electricians and engineers with instant, code-compliant calculations for wire sizing, conduit capacities, fusing, and bonding based on the 2026 National Electrical Code. It offers advanced tools for motors, transformers, voltage drop, and box fill, along with on-site utilities like panel legends and torque settings.

Highlights
  • NEC 2026 compliant calculations
  • Wire sizing and ampacity
  • Conduit fill and expansion
  • Motor and transformer calculations
  • Voltage drop and box fill
  • Panel legends and torque settings
  • Integrated unit converter and Ohm's Law
Features
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E-Calc USA 2026: The Ultimate NEC Companion Stop flipping through code books and start calculating with precision. E-Calc USA 2026 is the definitive electrical resource for professionals who demand more than just simple formulas. Designed specifically for electricians, engineers, and contractors, this app provides instant, accurate results based on the 2026 National Electrical Code (NEC). While other apps stop at basic math, E-Calc USA handles the heavy lifting—delivering code-compliant wire sizing, conduit capacities, fusing, and bonding requirements in seconds. Professional Features for the Field Advanced Motor & Transformer Tools Motor Loads: Get instant results for maximum overcurrent, overload protection, minimum wire size, conduit size, and bond wire requirements. Transformers: Calculate FLA, pipe size, fuse/breaker ratings, and bond sizing for both primary and secondary systems. Precision Wire & Conduit Sizing Ampacity & Derating: Calculate allowable ampacity for any wire type or complex derating scenario. Conduit Fill: Quickly find the maximum number of similar-sized wires for any given pipe. Expansion & Spacing: Calculate linear expansion for conduits and required strap spacing. Complex Calculations Made Simple Voltage Drop: Solve complicated runs easily. Get results for percentage drop, maximum run lengths, and wire sizing, with full support for derating. Box Fill: Accurate calculations in both mL and cubic inches. On-Site Utilities & Reference Panel Legends: Create custom, professional panel legends and print them directly to scale. Torque Settings: Access recommended torque settings for a wide variety of lugs and terminations. NEMA Reference: Quickly find NEMA codes and receptacle specifications. Built for Your Workflow Save & Share: Every calculation is saved and can be printed or shared with your team or inspectors. Universal Access: Buy once and run E-Calc USA on your iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Integrated Tools: Includes a comprehensive unit converter, Ohm’s Law calculator, and voltage unbalance tool. Whether you are in the office designing a system or on-site during an inspection, E-Calc USA ensures you have the power of the National Electrical Code right in your pocket. Download E-Calc USA today and work smarter.

Screenshots

logSPL4 screens
E4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: logSPL at $1.99 against E's $14.99. logSPL also leads on iOS requirement (15.2 vs 26.0). E's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 4 months). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and 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

logSPL costs $1.99 and E $14.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for logSPL against 5.0 for E. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

logSPL ships an update every 4 months, E every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 6, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
logSPL versus E: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterlogSPLE
Price$1.99 — better$14.99
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.2 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB52 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFabien LefebvreSnappy Appz Inc.

Customer experience

logSPL

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

E

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

logSPL

No in-app purchases

None

E

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is logSPL free?
logSPL costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is E free?
E costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, logSPL or E?
logSPL and E are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do logSPL or E have ads?
Neither logSPL nor E shows ads.
Which is updated more often, logSPL or E?
logSPL ships an update every 4 months, and E every 2 days. Most recently, logSPL was updated on September 6, 2026 and E on September 13, 2026.

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