Comparison

Owl Sense vs Alato Configurator

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

Head to head
About

Owl Sense

This application allows users to configure settings and schedules for audio recording devices. It offers exceptional audio quality and supports time and location configuration on the devices.

Highlights
  • Schedule configuration
  • Audio settings adjustment
  • Time and location setting
  • Exceptional audio quality
  • Easy to use interface
Features
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Owl Sense audio recorders are easy to use, long lasting and have exceptional audio quality. This simple to use app allows you to configure schedules, audio settings and set the time and location on the devices.

About

Alato Configurator

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Configure your Alato acoustic recorder settings or review its saved configurations using NFC. Simply press "Save to Device" and then tap the Alato recorder to configure your device. Or press "Read Device Settings" and then tap the Alato recorder to display the firmware version and stored settings. If you encounter any bugs or issues, please click "Report" in the Info tab.

Screenshots

Owl Sense4 screens
Alato Configurator3 screens

Verdict

The call

Owl Sense and Alato Configurator are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Owl Sense ships an update every 5 months, Alato Configurator every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Owl Sense versus Alato Configurator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOwl SenseAlato Configurator
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 months — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTroy GruetzmacherAlato

In-app purchases

None

Owl Sense

No in-app purchases

None

Alato Configurator

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Owl Sense free?
Owl Sense is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Alato Configurator free?
Alato Configurator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Owl Sense or Alato Configurator have ads?
Neither Owl Sense nor Alato Configurator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Owl Sense or Alato Configurator?
Owl Sense ships an update every 5 months, and Alato Configurator every 7 months. Most recently, Owl Sense was updated on November 3, 2026 and Alato Configurator on October 30, 2026.

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