Comparison

NorVirtualNew vs Sound Power

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

Head to head
About

NorVirtualNew

Features
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This app is mainly for controlling the Norsonic Nor145/150 and the Rion NL-43/53/63 sound level meters. All functionality in the sound level meter is available from the app, like configuring measurement parameters, controlling different types of measurements and monitoring ongoing measurements. The app can also be used to control some functionality in the Nor282 signal generator and the Nor265A microphone boom. Connect the mobile device and the Norsonic instrument with Wi-Fi in one of these ways: - Use Wi-Fi network or router and connect both the mobile device and instrument to this network. - Activate Hotspot / Access point on the mobile device and connect instrument Wi-Fi to this “network”. - For Nor145 only: Activate Access point in the instrument and connect your mobile device to this “network”. After starting the app, tap “Connect device” and select device type. The available devices will show up in a list. If the device in question does not show up, you may enter the IP address manually. Consult the device manual to find out where to locate the IP address. If connection is lost, the live instrument display will stop. It can easily be restarted by right-dragging the instrument in question in the list of “Recent devices”. Sound level meter keyboard: The keyboard can be opened by tapping the handle at the bottom of the screen. Camera and Microphone: When connected to a Nor145/150, it is possible to use the mobile device for taking pictures and making voice comments to attach to the measurements. These can be activated using icons at the bottom of the screen. Be aware that pictures taken with the mobile device cannot be viewed in the instrument but can be viewed in NorConnect and NorReview. Limitations: The response when tapping and scrolling is quite slow compared to using the instrument directly. Touch scroll/drag does not support “flick” (quick/accelerating drag).

About

Sound Power

Features
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Sound Power – Accurate Sound Power Measurement, Effortlessly Sound Power is your mobile companion for measuring the sound power of machines, devices, and other objects. Designed for use with Svantek sound level meters (like SV 977D and SV 971A) via Bluetooth®, this app helps you quickly set up measurement points around your test object and guides you through the entire process with ease. Whether you're conducting lab tests or fieldwork, Sound Power simplifies sound power assessments and supports compliant measurements based on international standards. Its intuitive interface makes setup fast and reporting effortless. New: "Manual mode" Now you can use Sound Power even without a Svantek device. The new "Manual mode" allows you to enter measured sound level data manually, making it easy to generate reports and document results when external measurements have already been taken. Key Features: - New "Manual mode": enter sound level values manually, without a device - Connects via Bluetooth® to Svantek meters (SV 977D, SV 971A) - Supports measurement point configuration around the sound source - Guides users through standardized sound power testing - Saves all data and results directly to the sound level meter - Generates reports instantly - Designed for both professionals and technicians List of supported devices: - SVAN 977CE - SV 977D - SV 973 - SV 973A - SV 971A

Screenshots

NorVirtualNew4 screens
Sound Power4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Sound Power at every 5 weeks against NorVirtualNew's every 14 months. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NorVirtualNew ships an update every 14 months, Sound Power every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
NorVirtualNew versus Sound Power: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNorVirtualNewSound Power
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 14 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.2 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size124 MB94 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNorsonic ASSvantek Sp. z o.o.

In-app purchases

None

NorVirtualNew

No in-app purchases

None

Sound Power

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NorVirtualNew free?
NorVirtualNew is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sound Power free?
Sound Power is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do NorVirtualNew or Sound Power have ads?
Neither NorVirtualNew nor Sound Power shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NorVirtualNew or Sound Power?
NorVirtualNew ships an update every 14 months, and Sound Power every 5 weeks. Most recently, NorVirtualNew was updated on October 27, 2026 and Sound Power on October 30, 2026.

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