Comparison

ProdCom vs ARCQ SPL

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

Head to head
About

ProdCom

This platform transforms voice communication into visual transcripts for live production environments. It offers multi-channel transcription, customizable layouts, and keyword automation to ensure clarity in loud or fast-paced situations. Real-time translation and alerts enhance team coordination.

Highlights
  • Multi-channel visual transcription
  • Customizable layouts
  • Keyword highlighting and automation
  • Real-time language translation
  • Network channel sharing
  • Visual alerts for new transcripts
Features
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ProdCom is a powerful real-time voice intelligence and control platform for live production environments. Free to download. An active subscription is required to access all app functionality. No functional features are available without an active subscription. Built by industry professionals, ProdCom turns voice communication into clear visual transcripts so nothing gets missed in loud or fast-paced situations. Monitor engineers can handle multiple mix requests at once, FOH engineers can mute their shout speaker or take off their comm headset and continue to communicate, and show callers can efficiently respond to simultaneous requests coming at them on their panel. FEATURES (Active Subscription Required) Multi-Channel Visual Transcription Convert multiple audio inputs into real-time, color-coded visual transcripts that can be used alongside voice communication or as a standalone solution. The number of available transcription channels varies by device. Channels & Groups Create individual channels for each audio input, with custom names and colors for instant recognition. Type messages directly into any channel for hybrid voice-and-text communication—ideal when you need to send a quick note without speaking. Organize channels into groups to view multiple speakers as a single, unified conversation. Customizable Layouts Design flexible layouts that match your workflow, using chat-style views or floating windows for individual channels or groups to maintain constant visual awareness. Keywords & Automations Highlight critical words automatically within transcripts. Create keywords instantly from selected transcript text, or customize them with colors, text replacement, or emojis. Build powerful automations using keyword detection, MIDI triggers, and in-app actions. OSC Control Send and receive Open Sound Control (OSC) messages over IP to integrate with lighting desks, media servers, and other production equipment. Trigger OSC commands with your voice through keyword automations, or use incoming OSC messages to control ProdCom—connecting your entire production workflow. Language & Translation Support Use any macOS/iOS On-Device Dictation language for speech processing—globally, per channel, or per group. Enable instant translation of any channel into your preferred language directly within ProdCom. Visual Alerts Unread indicators notify you when new transcripts occur outside your current view, while missed keyword indicators alert you when important words are detected but not visible. Etiquette Controls Optionally hide offensive language automatically. Network Channel & Group Sharing Securely share individual channels or entire groups with other ProdCom devices over any network for seamless multi-device team communication. Choose which network interface to broadcast on, and let auto-discovery handle the rest—remote groups appear with all their member channels, ready to view. Device & System Management Receive alerts for missing audio interfaces with quick relinking options, export transcripts for training or records, and back up or restore your ProdCom settings easily. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ProdCom supports class compliant audio interfaces compatible with iOS. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://ProdCom.io/privacy_policy.html

About

ARCQ SPL

Transform your device into a precision sound pressure level meter. Analyze real-time A- and C-weighted measurements, view live spectrum analysis, and utilize flexible input options for accurate audio monitoring.

Highlights
  • Real-time A- and C-weighted measurements
  • Octave-band spectrum analyzer
  • Flexible input options (built-in, USB, Bluetooth)
  • Simultaneous metric display
  • Customizable averaging windows
  • On-device processing for privacy
Features
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SPL Meter turns your iPhone or iPad into a precision sound pressure level meter for musicians, audio engineers, AV techs, and anyone who needs to know how loud it really is. Built around real-time A- and C-weighted measurement, SPL Meter shows the readings the pros actually use — not a single number, but a full panel of simultaneous metrics. MEASUREMENTS • LAS / LCS — A- and C-weighted level with SLOW or FAST time weighting • LAeq / LCeq — equivalent continuous level over your chosen averaging window • LCpeak — true C-weighted peak, instant and max-hold • TWA — time-weighted average for noise-exposure style monitoring • Instant, average, and max-hold values side by side LIVE SPECTRUM • Real-time octave-band spectrum analyzer • Drag across the display to read the level at any frequency • Double-tap to expand for a full-screen view FLEXIBLE INPUT • Use the built-in microphone or any connected USB, Bluetooth, or headset input • Multi-channel interfaces supported — pick the exact input channel • A/B capture: freeze two readings and see the difference DESIGNED FOR REAL WORK • Choose your averaging window to suit the room and the source • Custom thresholds and profiles • Clean, high-contrast layout that reads at a glance on stage or in the field • Universal — optimized for both iPhone and iPad PRIVATE BY DESIGN SPL Meter does all processing on-device. Audio is never recorded, saved, or transmitted. There are no accounts, no analytics, no tracking, and no ads. A NOTE ON ACCURACY Like any phone-based meter, readings depend on your device's microphone and are not a substitute for a calibrated Class 1/2 sound level meter for compliance work. SPL Meter is a powerful, consistent tool for monitoring, comparison, and setup — not a certified measurement instrument.

Screenshots

ProdCom4 screens
ARCQ SPL4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: ProdCom at Free against ARCQ SPL's $5.99. ARCQ SPL's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks). On 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

ProdCom is free to download; ARCQ SPL costs $5.99 up front. ProdCom sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. ARCQ SPL asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ProdCom ships an update every 3 weeks, ARCQ SPL every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 2 level
ProdCom versus ARCQ SPL: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterProdComARCQ SPL
PriceFree — better$5.99
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionPaid — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS26.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperProdCom, LLCJRB LAB

Customer experience

ProdCom

Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

ARCQ SPL

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

ProdCom

Subscriptions2
  • ProdCom Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • ProdCom Annual7 Days trial$69.991 Year
None

ARCQ SPL

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ProdCom free?
ProdCom is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ARCQ SPL free?
ARCQ SPL costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do ProdCom or ARCQ SPL have ads?
Neither ProdCom nor ARCQ SPL shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ProdCom or ARCQ SPL?
ProdCom ships an update every 3 weeks, and ARCQ SPL every 2 days. Most recently, ProdCom was updated on October 10, 2026 and ARCQ SPL on October 8, 2026.

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