JOY CHECK vs SoundTrace
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
JOY CHECK
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ปลอดภัยในการพักอาศัย โดยมีการดูแลแบบทั่วถึง ด้วยแอพพลิเคชั่นเชกจุดตรวจออนไลน์ แสดงผมแบบ Realtime ไม่พลาดทุกการสื่อสาร บันทึกเหตุฉุกเฉินได้ทันท่วงที
SoundTrace
Measure, visualize, and record ambient sound levels with clear decibel readings. This tool offers real-time monitoring, session logging with timestamped graphs, and the ability to export detailed reports. It's designed for various environments, from home to professional settings.
- Live decibel meter
- Internal/external mic selection
- Waveform and line graph visualization
- Session logging with stats
- Microphone calibration
- PDF export of session reports
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SoundTrace is your smart companion for measuring, visualizing, and recording ambient sound. Whether you're checking noise levels at home, in the studio, or on the job site, SoundTrace gives you clear, calibrated decibel readings with a beautiful interface and powerful session logging. Core Features: - Live Decibel Meter: Monitor real-time sound levels using your device’s microphone. - Input Selection: Use internal or external mics (USB/Bluetooth) and label them automatically. - Waveform & Line Graphs: Choose how you visualize sound — dynamic waveform bars or a smooth dB line graph. - Session Logging: Save recorded sessions with timestamped graphs and stats like min, max, and average dB. - Mic Calibration: Adjust for hardware differences with a custom calibration offset. - Unlimited Session Storage: Keep as many recordings as you want.* - Audio Playback: Re-listen to recorded sessions directly in-app.* - PDF Export: Generate and share detailed session reports.* - Custom Titles: Name your sessions for better organization and recall.* * Pro version only.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: JOY CHECK at none against SoundTrace's 1. JOY CHECK also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). SoundTrace's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, 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
Both are free to download. SoundTrace sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. JOY CHECK asks for nothing beyond the download.
JOY CHECK ships an update every 2 months, SoundTrace every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on July 8, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | JOY CHECK | SoundTrace |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | LIVING JOY COMPANY LIMITED | Tapronix |
In-app purchases
JOY CHECK
No in-app purchases
SoundTrace
- Pro Version Upgrade$2.99
