Comparison

Sound Counter vs ManholeMapper

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

Head to head
About

Sound Counter

This app allows users to count specific sounds from a library of over 300 options. It functions offline, enabling sound counting for events like bird chirping, crowd clapping, or audience laughter.

Highlights
  • Count specific sounds
  • Over 300 sound options
  • Offline functionality
  • Track sound events
  • Customizable sound selection
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With more than 300 different sounds, you can count only the sounds you want. Even offline. - How long have the birds chirped this morning? - How long did the crowd clap at the concert? - How many times did the audience laugh?

About

ManholeMapper

This app assists in mapping underground fiber pathways, tracking conduits, and innerducts. It allows for data export to Excel, enhancing efficiency and organization for users. The latest version includes advanced features like blueprints.

Highlights
  • Map underground fiber pathways
  • Track conduits and innerducts
  • Export data to Excel
  • Includes blueprints feature
  • Boost efficiency and organization
Features
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Manhole Mapper helps map underground fiber pathways, track conduits, innerducts, and export data to Excel—boost efficiency & stay organized! with more futures than previews versions this version has blueprints

Screenshots

Sound Counter2 screens
ManholeMapper4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ManholeMapper at 5.0 against Sound Counter's 3.5. ManholeMapper also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Sound Counter's advantage is ratings volume (13 vs 4). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ManholeMapper holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 4 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sound Counter ships an update every 3 weeks, ManholeMapper every 11 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Sound Counter versus ManholeMapper: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSound CounterManholeMapper
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (13 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings13 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 11 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJiHoon KimAlberto Huesca

Customer experience

Sound Counter

All ratings9 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

ManholeMapper

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Sound Counter

No in-app purchases

None

ManholeMapper

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sound Counter free?
Sound Counter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ManholeMapper free?
ManholeMapper is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Sound Counter or ManholeMapper?
ManholeMapper is rated higher. Sound Counter averages 3.5 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while ManholeMapper averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Sound Counter or ManholeMapper have ads?
Sound Counter shows ads; ManholeMapper does not.
Which is updated more often, Sound Counter or ManholeMapper?
Sound Counter ships an update every 3 weeks, and ManholeMapper every 11 days. Most recently, Sound Counter was updated on October 24, 2026 and ManholeMapper on October 24, 2026.

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