SoundTrace vs System Switchboard
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Live decibel meter
- Internal/external mic selection
- Waveform and line graph visualization
- Session logging with stats
- Microphone calibration
- PDF export of session reports
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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.
System Switchboard
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A system accessibility app designed for DID, OSDD, plurals and for role-play.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: System Switchboard at none against SoundTrace's 1. System Switchboard also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. SoundTrace sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. System Switchboard asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | SoundTrace | System Switchboard |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 42 MB |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | Tapronix | Tara Piccari |
In-app purchases
SoundTrace
- Pro Version Upgrade$2.99
System Switchboard
No in-app purchases
