Comparison

SoundTrace vs Talkah

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Live decibel meter
  • Internal/external mic selection
  • Waveform and line graph visualization
  • Session logging with stats
  • Microphone calibration
  • PDF export of session reports
Features
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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.

About

Talkah

Features
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You type all day. You scroll all night. But what if you could just… talk? Talkah is the simplest way to have a real voice conversation with AI. No app. No chatbot interface. Just enter your phone number, and the AI calls you — instantly. It talks like a human, listens like a friend, and shows up exactly when you need it. Want a 7AM pep talk? A 2AM vent session? A safe space to practice a tough conversation before the real one? Talkah makes it feel real — because it is your voice, your phone, your pace. No downloads. No pressure. Just a voice on the line that meets you where you are. Drop your number. Get the call. Talkah. Let it ring. Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://talkah.com/privacy

Screenshots

SoundTrace4 screens
Talkah4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Talkah at 15.6 against SoundTrace's 18.0. 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. SoundTrace sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Talkah sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
SoundTrace versus Talkah: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSoundTraceTalkah
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB36 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperTapronixNicholas Alkema

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SoundTrace

One-time1
  • Pro Version Upgrade$2.99
4 purchases

Talkah

Subscriptions4
  • Pro$8.991 Month
  • Premium$14.991 Month
  • Pro$79.991 Year
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  • Premium$119.991 Year

Questions

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

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