Comparison

SoundLogger vs eighty32 Toolbox

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

Head to head
About

SoundLogger

This AI-powered utility uses your device's microphone to identify and log over 300 different sounds in real-time. Receive instant on-screen notifications and set custom alerts for specific events. All data is processed locally for enhanced privacy.

Highlights
  • AI-powered sound recognition
  • Real-time detection and display
  • Comprehensive sound logging
  • Customizable sound alerts
  • Background operation
  • Privacy-focused local processing
Features
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SoundLogger is an innovative AI-powered app that recognizes and logs more than 300 distinct sounds in real time using your device’s microphone. Built upon Apple’s SoundAnalysis framework, SoundLogger instantly identifies everyday sounds—such as alarms, musical instruments, and more—and provides immediate on-screen notifications. Whether you’re curious about the sounds around you or need a handy log for specific events, SoundLogger has you covered. Key Features 1. AI-Powered Sound Recognition • Leverages Apple’s SoundAnalysis framework to identify 300+ sounds in real time. 2. Instant Detection & Display • Visual indication of any detected sound, along with confidence levels, so you know exactly what was heard. 3. Comprehensive Sound Logging • Log sound events with detection timestamps, confidence scores, and other details. • All logs are stored locally on your device to ensure privacy and quick access. 4. Customizable Sound Alerts • Receive push notifications whenever specific sounds occur—perfect for monitoring important or rare events. • Configure alarms for one or more sounds of your choice. 5. Runs in the Background • SoundLogger can stay active in the background, continuously detecting and creating log records for future reference. 6. Two Account Levels • Basic (Free): • Experience real-time AI detection of sounds with no time limit. • Pro (Paid Subscription): • Unlock past sound event logging and full history viewing. • Enable push notifications and alarms for your chosen sounds. Why SoundLogger? • Privacy-Focused: All sound data and logs are processed on your device; no external servers or cloud services are involved. • Easy to Use: A sleek interface lets you start recognizing sounds immediately, with minimal setup required. • Customizable: Filter the types of sounds you care about, and set custom alerts to stay informed about your environment. Subscription Details • Pro Subscription: Access advanced features like full logging history and personalized alerts. • Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Please check our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use : • Privacy Policy: https://software.nanorescenter.com/sound-logger-privacy-policy • Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Disclaimer SoundLogger is intended solely for informational purposes and is not a substitute for professional, certified safety devices or official monitoring systems. The app may not detect all sounds or events, and Nano Electronics Research Muh. Ar. Ge. Ltd. Sti. disclaims any liability for missed detections or false positives. Use SoundLogger responsibly and always rely on certified safety or emergency equipment for critical needs.

About

eighty32 Toolbox

This comprehensive suite offers essential tools for AV, RF, and live-production technicians. It includes calculators for delay, dB math, and Ohm's law, alongside RF analysis, audio metering, and a reference library of equipment specifications. An optional one-time unlock provides advanced features.

Highlights
  • Delay time and speaker alignment calculators
  • dB math and scale conversion
  • Ohm's law and speaker load calculations
  • RF intermodulation and spacing analysis
  • Frequency coordination engine
  • Audio meters (RTA, FFT, Loudness, SPL)
  • Equipment reference library (speakers, mics, connectors)
Features
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eighty32 Toolbox is the field reference and measurement suite built for AV, RF, and live-production technicians — everything you reach for on a show day, in one fast, offline app. 30+ tools, 800+ gear specs, iPhone and iPad. RF COORDINATION - Generate clean, intermod-safe frequency sets for any wireless system, with manufacturer band presets (Shure, Sennheiser, Lectrosonics, Sony, Audio-Technica, Wisycom) - Offline TV-channel lookup: type a US ZIP code and see every licensed TV station within your radius, sorted by distance, with callsign, city and power class. Built from the FCC licensing database, works with no signal backstage - Automatic exclusion of channel 37 and the 600 MHz mobile block, warnings for high-power stations just outside your radius - Scan-CSV import with a threshold slider, and a band map showing TV blocks, scan hits and your generated carriers together - Save shows: reopen a venue's coordination next time, duplicate it for a second stage, export as PDF, text or CSV - Intermod & spacing analysis, coax / antenna cable dB-loss calculator, SMPTE LTC generator & reader GEAR DIRECTORIES - 420+ loudspeakers and 380+ microphones: max SPL, frequency range, dispersion, weight, power, connectors, rigging, sensitivity, polar pattern - Filter by type, form factor (handheld, capsule, lav, headset, shotgun), polar pattern and brand. Sort by SPL, low end or weight. Star favorites. Compare up to three side by side - Capsules, lavs and headsets show which wireless transmitters they fit, one tap into that system's bands and the coordinator - Wireless bands & blocks, SFP transceiver reference, connector pinouts (XLR, speakON, DMX, DB25 and more), resistor / fiber (TIA-598) / AC mains color codes - Catalogs update over the air, no App Store update needed AUDIO METERS & TOOLS (best with a 2-channel interface) - RTA + dual-FFT transfer function with coherence - Loudness meter (EBU R128 / LUFS) - SPL meter, phase/polarity & phase-correlation meters - Delay finder (reference vs. mic) - Signal generator (sine/pink/white/sweep) - Input-level tester and 4-wire com test - QLab-style playback / cue tab with fades, loop & ducking CALCULATORS - Delay time (distance to ms), speaker & sub alignment (end-fire / cardioid) - dB math: SPL over distance, level summing, V/W, plus a full dB scale converter (dBu/dBV/dBFS, dBA/dBC) - Ohm's law & speaker loads, power/current draw and breaker sizing - Timecode & frame-rate math, frequency to wavelength - OSHA/NIOSH noise-dose exposure timer - Pick feet/pounds or meters/kilograms and F/C once; every tool follows Pin your go-to tools to the top of the home screen and search tools and gear from one box. eighty32 Toolbox is free to use. A one-time Pro unlock adds RF coordination, the audio meters, and the full directories. No subscription, yours forever. Built by working RF coordinators and A2s at eighty32 Show Tech, Las Vegas.

Screenshots

SoundLogger4 screens
eighty32 Toolbox4 screens

Verdict

The call

SoundLogger and eighty32 Toolbox are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. SoundLogger sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month and eighty32 Toolbox sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
SoundLogger versus eighty32 Toolbox: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSoundLoggereighty32 Toolbox
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Every 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNANO ELECTRONICS RESEARCH MUHENDISLIK ARASTIRMA GELISTIRME LIMITED SIRKETIChris DeBrizzio

Customer experience

SoundLogger

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

eighty32 Toolbox

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SoundLogger

Subscriptions1
  • Sound Logger Pro3 Days trial$1.991 Month
1 purchases

eighty32 Toolbox

One-time1
  • Toolbox Pro$9.99

Questions

Is SoundLogger free?
SoundLogger is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is eighty32 Toolbox free?
eighty32 Toolbox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SoundLogger or eighty32 Toolbox have ads?
Neither SoundLogger nor eighty32 Toolbox shows ads.

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