Comparison

Dial Upstrum vs NoiseFace

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

Head to head
About

Dial Upstrum

Transform classic modem sounds into a unique musical instrument. Explore phase and pitch variations to create distinctive audio and visuals, and integrate with AUv3 hosts for advanced music production.

Highlights
  • Play 56k modem handshake sounds as an instrument
  • Adjust phase and pitch of sounds
  • Modify visuals alongside audio
  • AUv3 plugin support
  • Inspired by ZX Plectrum
Features
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Boot up that beige box, hear the sweet symphony of your 56k modem screeching into life, and prepare to surf the information superhighway like it's 1999! Play the 56k DialUp handshake sounds as a musical instrument on your iPhone or iPad! Change the modem sounds (and visuals) phase and pitch to make some weird, wonderful and familiar sounds! Plugin to your favourite AUv3 host and make unique music unlike anything else. Log on. Dial in. Based on the critically acclaimed ZX Plectrum! (but with more sounds and flexibility!) What people say about ZX Plectrum: "As seen on TV" on Dara O Briain's Go 8 Bit Used by multi-Platinum band Placebo in their live events. "ZX Plectrum lets you make music Spectrum style on your iPhone" pocket-lint.com "Utterly pointless but also utterly engaging" bamm.tv "For Nostlagia lovers of a very specific demographic this will sound like heaven" calmdowntom.com "The Greatest iPad App of ALL TIME" conoroneill.net

About

NoiseFace

Discover, mix, and visualize various noise colors with an adorable animated character. Adjust individual noise levels, save custom mixes, and enjoy a unique visual representation of sound. Perfect for focus, sleep, and relaxation.

Highlights
  • 12 Noise Colors
  • Visual Waveforms
  • Individual Control
  • Save Presets
  • Adorable Character
  • Drag to Delete Presets
  • Modulation Mode
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Meet NoiseFace - the cutest way to discover, mix, and visualize noise! NoiseFace brings noise generation to life with an adorable animated character whose mouth moves to show you exactly what each noise sounds like. Watch as different waveforms dance across the screen while you create your perfect sound environment. KEY FEATURES: 12 Noise Colors Mix and match from white, pink, brown, blue, violet, gray, black, green, orange, yellow, turquoise, and red noise - each with its own unique sound character and visual waveform. Visual Waveforms See your sounds! The character's expressive mouth displays real-time animated waveforms so you can actually see the difference between each noise type. Individual Control Adjust the brightness (filter frequency) of each noise independently, or control them all together. Fine-tune your perfect sound mix. Save Presets Found the perfect combination? Save it as a preset! Store up to 12 different mixes and switch between them instantly. Adorable Character Your noise companion blinks, shows emotions, and even falls asleep after extended play sessions. Tap the face to clear sounds or toggle between your presets. Drag to Delete Long-press any preset to drag it to the trash. Simple, intuitive preset management. Universal App Beautifully designed for both iPhone and iPad with optimized layouts for each device. Modulate Hold the small white button above the slider and activate modulation mode where the slider moves on its own and controls all sounds. PERFECT FOR: • Focus and concentration • Sleep and relaxation • Meditation • Blocking distractions • Studying • Creative work • Sound therapy • Tinnitus relief Each noise color has unique properties: - White Noise: Equal intensity across all frequencies - Pink Noise: Balanced, natural sound (rain-like) - Brown Noise: Deep, rumbling bass tones - Blue Noise: Higher frequencies, crisp and bright - Violet Noise: Even higher frequencies - Gray Noise: Psychoacoustically flat - And more specialty colors for every preference! Download NoiseFace today and discover your perfect sound mix with the cutest noise generator ever created!

Screenshots

Dial Upstrum4 screens
NoiseFace4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: NoiseFace at 83% against Dial Upstrum's 0%. NoiseFace also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.7) and ratings volume (9 vs 3). Dial Upstrum's advantage is price ($3.99 vs $4.99). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

Dial Upstrum costs $3.99 and NoiseFace $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NoiseFace holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 9 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Dial Upstrum's written reviews are positive against 83% of NoiseFace's.

Scorecard5 real differences · 4 level
Dial Upstrum versus NoiseFace: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDial UpstrumNoiseFace
Price$3.99 — better$4.99
Rating3.7 (3 ratings)4.6 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews83.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings39 — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDave Sapien Ltd.Johanna Quiceno

Customer experience

Dial Upstrum

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

NoiseFace

All ratings9 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%

In-app purchases

None

Dial Upstrum

No in-app purchases

None

NoiseFace

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Dial Upstrum free?
Dial Upstrum costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is NoiseFace free?
NoiseFace costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Dial Upstrum or NoiseFace?
NoiseFace is rated higher. Dial Upstrum averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while NoiseFace averages 4.6 from 9 ratings.
Do Dial Upstrum or NoiseFace have ads?
Neither Dial Upstrum nor NoiseFace shows ads.

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