Comparison

PSI Audio vs LinnDAR

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

Head to head
About

PSI Audio

Control PSI Audio AVAA units with this official remote app. Access device information, update firmware, and learn about room acoustics. Optimize your low-frequency sound absorption.

Highlights
  • Remote control for AVAA units
  • Access device information (serial number, firmware)
  • Firmware updates
  • Information on acoustics and room modes
  • Optimized absorption settings
Features
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This is the official app to control PSI Audio AVAA units with the latest firmware. If you are looking for the legacy PSI Audio app (for older units), please search for β€œPSI Audio – Legacy” in the store. The AVAA is a unique active system to absorb low frequency room modes in a room. This application allows you to remotely control your AVAA(s) through your mobile phone. It also gives you access to all the information relative to your device such as serial number, firmware version, SSID, etc. You will also need this application to get access to the latest firmware and ensure you have all available features and optimised absorption. Furthermore, this application will give you general information on acoustics, room modes and how best to use your AVAA(s).

About

LinnDAR

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LinnDAR is a standalone utility app designed to make setting up a room for Linn Space Optimisation quick, easy, and accurate. Using the LiDAR scanner and camera on compatible iPhone Pro and iPad Pro models, the app captures room dimensions and architectural features for use in the Space Optimisation room-design workflow. It provides a quick alternative to measuring and modelling a listening room manually, helping you create an accurate representation of the space for Space Optimisation on a Linn DSM network music player. Please note: LinnDAR is a setup utility compatible only with LiDAR-equipped iPhone Pro and iPad Pro models from 2020 onwards.

Screenshots

PSI Audio4 screens
LinnDAR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: PSI Audio at 15.0 against LinnDAR's 17. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 7 level
PSI Audio versus LinnDAR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPSI AudioLinnDAR
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews0.0% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 β€” better17
Further details β€” not scored
Size47 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRelec SALinn Products Ltd

In-app purchases

None

PSI Audio

No in-app purchases

None

LinnDAR

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PSI Audio free?
PSI Audio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LinnDAR free?
LinnDAR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PSI Audio or LinnDAR have ads?
Neither PSI Audio nor LinnDAR shows ads.

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