Comparison

Sonidata vs forte music

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

Head to head
About

Sonidata

Capture and organize professional audio archives on the go. This app allows for precise tagging, advanced routing, and seamless cloud syncing for sound designers and field recordists. It ensures your audio is studio-ready the moment you capture it.

Highlights
  • Broadcast-standard WAV recording
  • UCS v8.2 metadata tagging
  • Advanced audio routing
  • Live waveform metering
  • Cloud sync (iCloud, Google Drive, Dropbox)
  • Batch editing and export
  • Siri and Shortcuts integration
Features
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Sonidata: UCS Field Recorder is built to help you maintain a professional audio archive on the go. Ensure every sound you capture is perfectly tagged, organized, and ready for high-level indexing the moment you get back to the studio. Designed for sound designers, field recordists, and audio professionals who demand precision from their mobile workflow. PROFESSIONAL CAPTURE & ROUTING Turn your device into a professional field recorder. With the newly introduced Audio Device Manager, select discrete input and output routing, apply hardware-aware format settings (48 khz 24 bit internally, and up to 192 kHz / 32-bit float, depending on the connected devices), and control input gain digitally or via your hardware interface. Monitor audio levels with the Record Ready monitor mode. Capture True Stereo or decode M/S microphones on the fly with per-mic persistence. UCS METADATA ON THE GO Say goodbye to renaming files back at the studio. Sonidata implements the industry-standard Universal Category System (UCS v8.2). Assign Category, FX Name, Vendor, Creator, Mic Perspective, Location, and more right from the field. Use the Voice Slate (Speech-to-Text) to dictate metadata hands-free, or create custom FX Name Templates to speed up repetitive tagging. POWERFUL BATCH EDITING & SYNC Manage massive recording sessions with ease. The new Calendar Filter Bar lets you drill down by date, while batch delete and bulk metadata pasting streamline your workflow. When you’re ready, your sessions—including embedded artwork and metadata—seamlessly sync to iCloud Drive, Google Drive, or Dropbox. SEAMLESS DESKTOP INTEGRATION Export comprehensive 29-column CSV reports fully compatible with industry-standard sound library management software. Use the companion desktop app, Sonidata Embed, to batch edit metadata and re-embed it into your WAV files without transcoding. KEY FEATURES • Broadcast-Standard Recording: 48 kHz 24-bit internally, anduUp to 192 kHz / 32-bit float WAV. • UCS v8.2 Compliant: Full metadata tagging (Category, FxName, Description, Mic Perspective, etc.). • Advanced Audio Routing: Discrete input/output selection, external interface support, and M/S decoding. • Visual Feedback: Live waveform-style stereo metering, colorized waveforms, and ActivityKit lock-screen tracking. • Cloud Sync: Automatic syncing via iCloud, Google Drive, and Dropbox. • External File Management: Import, edit, and organize audio recorded on other devices. • Seamless Export: ZIP exports grouped by date, paired with rich 29-column metadata CSVs. • Siri & Shortcuts Integration: Control recording hands-free via App Intents, Action Button, or Back Tap. • Secure & Private: All transcription and processing happen on-device. Your audio never leaves your device unless you export it. UPGRADE TO PRO Unlock the full potential of your field recording workflow with Sonidata Pro. Manage external files, create custom FX Name Presets, export in bulk, and unlock the Sonidata Embed desktop companion app for seamless macOS integration via secure offline pairing.

About

forte music

This app allows you to import your own high-quality audio files directly from your PC for offline playback. Enjoy your music library without subscriptions or streaming, with easy wireless or USB uploading and CarPlay compatibility.

Highlights
  • Offline playback
  • Import from PC
  • Wireless/USB uploading
  • No subscription fee
  • CarPlay ready
Features
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Import your own high quality audio files directly from your PC with no monthly subscription fee, no streaming, no account. - No streaming, fully offline - No monthly fee - Wireless/USB uploading - CarPlay ready

Screenshots

Sonidata4 screens
forte music3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: forte music at 5.0 against Sonidata's 4.0. Sonidata's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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. Sonidata sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and forte music sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

forte music holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sonidata ships an update every 3 days, forte music weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Sonidata versus forte music: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSonidataforte music
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.4 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGaston IbarrouleJack Bottomley

Customer experience

Sonidata

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

forte music

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Sonidata

One-time1
  • Sonidata Pro$24.99
1 purchases

forte music

One-time1
  • Forte Full Unlock$9.99

Questions

Is Sonidata free?
Sonidata is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is forte music free?
forte music is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Sonidata or forte music?
forte music is rated higher. Sonidata averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while forte music averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Sonidata or forte music have ads?
Neither Sonidata nor forte music shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sonidata or forte music?
Sonidata ships an update every 3 days, and forte music weekly. Most recently, Sonidata was updated on November 4, 2026 and forte music on October 31, 2026.

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