# Sound Counter vs ManholeMapper

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.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Sound Counter | ManholeMapper |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sound-counter/id6447485091/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/manholemapper-pro/id6741457683/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **13** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 6 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [JiHoon Kim](https://appshunter.io/developer/1493908893) | [Alberto Huesca](https://appshunter.io/developer/1791454826) |

## What reviewers say

### Sound Counter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sound-counter/id6447485091)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### ManholeMapper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/manholemapper-pro/id6741457683)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*