Comparison

PlayFadePause vs ThermoAlarm

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

Head to head
About

PlayFadePause

Control theatrical audio with complex sound cues from your mobile device. Play multiple sounds simultaneously, crossfade between tracks, and manage show files easily. Ideal for small-scale productions, rehearsals, and conferences.

Highlights
  • Simultaneous multi-sound playback
  • Seamless crossfading between cues
  • Networked cue firing via OSC
  • Adjustable sound effect fades
  • Infinite or timed looping
  • Import audio from various sources
  • Exportable show files
Features
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At last theatrical audio control for situations where you can't afford (or can't fit) a laptop - now free for one show file, and also free to import shared show files. Now fully free! Making full use of all the features of your device, PlayFadePause allows you to run a complete show with complex sound cues, all from the press of a simple GO button. Features include - Play multiple sound cues at the same time, at different (preset) volumes - Easily crossfade between cues without creating multiple fade cues - Fire cues over a network using OSC - Fade running sound effects up or down, automatically stopping the cue when the fade is complete if required - Loop sound effects infinitely, or for a certain number of times. - Easily crossfade between two tracks - Adjust in and out times for play cues - Set and fade the pan and speed of tracks - Set cues to auto follow, with delays if required - Import audio from your iTunes library, from email attachments, from dropbox or from other PlayFadePause show files - Export show files as a bundle (including all audio files) through the standard iOS share interface - Manage show files in an easy to use interface - Set the app to force the device's volume to remain at full while the app is running - Stop the device from sleeping while the app is active - De-bounce guard to avoid double tapping Go Perfect for running small scale shows, for using in rehearsals or for conferences PlayFadePause is free for one show, with an In App Purchase available to unlock unlimited shows and sharing features

About

ThermoAlarm

Features
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Weather Alarm lets you set alarms that only go off when specific temperature conditions are met. Instead of waking up and checking the forecast, let the forecast wake you up. How it works: Set a temperature condition — above, below, or between a range — pick a location and a time window, and Weather Alarm handles the rest. When the temperature hits your threshold during your chosen window, you get alerted. Use it for: - Frost warnings for your garden or farm - Knowing when it's warm enough to skip the heavy coat - Cold snaps that mean you need to protect pipes or pets - Planning outdoor activities around the right conditions Features: - Temperature alarms with above, below, or range conditions - Flexible scheduling — choose active days and a check window - GPS location or manual search for any US location - Push notification or full-screen alarm with sound - Upload your own custom alarm sounds - Current conditions and 12-hour hourly forecast - Fahrenheit or Celsius display - Snooze support - Dark mode - No account required — your data stays on your device - 100% free with no ads Weather data is provided by the National Weather Service (weather.gov). US locations only.

Screenshots

PlayFadePause1 screens
ThermoAlarm4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ThermoAlarm at none against PlayFadePause's 1. PlayFadePause's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On price, 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

Both are free to download. PlayFadePause sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ThermoAlarm asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
PlayFadePause versus ThermoAlarm: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlayFadePauseThermoAlarm
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews70.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB84 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRichard WilliamsonZachary Krepps

In-app purchases

1 purchases

PlayFadePause

One-time1
  • Save Shows$2.99
None

ThermoAlarm

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PlayFadePause free?
PlayFadePause is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ThermoAlarm free?
ThermoAlarm is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PlayFadePause or ThermoAlarm have ads?
Neither PlayFadePause nor ThermoAlarm shows ads.

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