RC Flyer vs SoundMeter
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
RC Flyer
This app helps radio control model pilots log, manage, and analyze their flights. It features a digital hangar, flight logging, maintenance reminders, and a flying site directory. A new flight replay feature allows for 3D visualization and review of flight data.
- Flight Replay for 3D visualization
- Digital Hangar for model storage
- Comprehensive flight logging
- Maintenance reminders
- Flying site directory
- Club check-in and community features
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RC Flyer – The Ultimate Companion for Radio Control Model Pilots Welcome to RC Flyer, the all-in-one app built by RC pilots, for RC pilots. What began as a personal project to better track flights has grown into a powerful, community-driven platform—shaped by real feedback from radio control enthusiasts around the world. Whether you’re a seasoned pilot or just starting out, RC Flyer helps you log, manage, analyse, and now replay your flights like never before. NEW: Flight Replay Bring your flights back to life with Flight Replay. Flight Replay allows you to visualise and review your flights after you land, transforming flight data into an interactive 3D replay experience. Analyse flight paths, altitude, speed, and manoeuvres to better understand your performance, refine your flying, and relive your best moments in the air. Perfect for: • Post-flight analysis • Improving precision and consistency • Sharing impressive flights with others This is a major step forward in how RC pilots review and improve their flying. Core App Features • Hangar Storage - Safely store all your models in your digital Hangar. • Flight Log - Log every flight quickly and easily to keep a complete flying history. • Maintenance Reminders - Track maintenance tasks and receive timely reminders to keep your models flight-ready. • Flying Site Directory - Discover flying sites near you and save your favourites. • Club Check-In - Check in at your club and stay connected with fellow members. • Global Model Database - Explore and share model configurations and setups with the wider RC community. • Leaderboards - Compete with other pilots and see how you stack up. • Social Wall - Share builds, flights, tips, and experiences with the RC Flyer community. RC Flyer is constantly evolving. We actively listen to our community and continue to add new features—like Flight Replay—to push the RC hobby forward. Download RC Flyer today and take your flying, analysis, and enjoyment of RC models to the next level. Happy flying! End User License Agreement (EULA): By downloading and using this app you accept our EULA. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
SoundMeter
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Measure sound levels with professional-grade accuracy. SoundMeter turns your iPhone into a powerful decibel meter with real-time dB readings, spectrum analysis, and session recording. REAL-TIME SOUND MEASUREMENT - Instant decibel (dB) readings with A, C, and Z frequency weighting - Fast and slow time weighting for different measurement needs - Live min, max, average, and peak level tracking - Color-coded safety categories based on NIOSH exposure guidelines VISUAL SOUND ANALYSIS - Beautiful arc gauge with smooth animated needle - Scrolling timeline graph showing sound levels over time - Color gradient from safe green through warning orange to danger red - Sound level reference chart comparing to everyday sounds SESSION RECORDING & HISTORY - Record measurement sessions with one tap - Review past recordings with full statistics - Timeline graph replay of recorded sessions - Organized history with date, duration, and average level PRO FEATURES (One-Time Purchase) - Spectrum Analyzer: 32-band FFT frequency visualization - Unlimited session history (free tier: 3 recordings) - CSV data export for professional reports - Calibration profiles for different environments - Threshold alerts with haptic feedback SOUND REFERENCE GUIDE - Compare your readings to common sounds (whisper to jet engine) - NIOSH safe exposure time recommendations - Understand noise risk levels for hearing protection PERFECT FOR - Workplace noise assessment and OSHA compliance - Environmental noise monitoring - Music and event sound level checking - Hearing health awareness - Classroom and office noise management - Construction site safety monitoring Built with professional audio engineering principles including IEC 61672 frequency weighting standards. While not a replacement for calibrated professional equipment, SoundMeter provides reliable relative measurements for everyday noise awareness and safety.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: RC Flyer at 15.1 against SoundMeter's 17.0. On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. RC Flyer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and SoundMeter sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | RC Flyer | SoundMeter |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 62 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Matthew Takhar | MOBILE ALCHEMY LTD |
In-app purchases
RC Flyer
- Monthly Membership$0.991 Month
- 3 Month Membership$2.993 Months
- Yearly Membership3 Months trial$9.991 Year
- Remove Ads$0.99
SoundMeter
- Small Tip$0.99
- SoundMeter Pro$4.99
- Large Tip$4.99









