Comparison

AUDIO.SYNC vs PhosphorCalc

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

Head to head
About

AUDIO.SYNC

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AUDIO.SYNC is a specialised tool for sound engineers, video technicians, and production crew who need accurate, real-time sync reference between audio and visual systems. Key Features: Visual Sync Ring: A rotating pulse-based interface with precise timing indicators Audible Beep at 0ms: Spot sync points instantly with a calibrated 2kHz tone Switchable Display Units: View timing in milliseconds or frame rates Accessible Colour Schemes: Orange / Blue and Magenta / Cyan colour options Scales to All Devices: Works seamlessly across iPhones and iPads

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PhosphorCalc

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RF and antenna calculator for amateur radio operators. Ten standalone calculators on a clean, fast interface. Numbers in, numbers out. No network, no accounts, no subscriptions. DIPOLE Calculate half-wave dipole, quarter-wave vertical, and full-wave loop antenna lengths for any frequency. Adjustable velocity factor for different wire types. Results in both metres and feet. WAVELENGTH Bidirectional frequency and wavelength conversion. Enter either value and the other is derived instantly. Identifies standard amateur band allocations (ITU Region 1) automatically. PATH LOSS Free space path loss calculator with approximate S-meter reading context. Supports kilometres and miles. Result can be imported directly into the Link Budget calculator. COAX LOSS Feedline attenuation for seven common cable types: RG-58, RG-8X, RG-213, LMR-240, LMR-400, Aircell 7, and Ecoflex 15. Uses log-linear interpolated manufacturer data across frequency. Shows power delivered to antenna from a 100W transmitter. Result can be imported into the ERP calculator. ERP / EIRP Effective radiated power accounting for transmitter output, feedline loss, and antenna gain. Supports both dBi and dBd gain input. Shows feed power, EIRP, and ERP in watts and dBW. SWR Standing wave ratio from forward and reflected power readings, or direct SWR entry. Calculates return loss, mismatch loss, reflection coefficient, and power delivered. Colour-coded SWR indicator: green for good, amber for marginal, red for poor. POWER Ohm's law solver: pick any two of voltage, current, resistance, and power โ€” the other two are calculated. Separate dB conversion section converts between watts, milliwatts, dBm, and dBW. LINK BUDGET Complete end-to-end signal path analysis. Enter TX power, feedline losses, antenna gains, and path loss to see received signal power in dBm and microvolts, S-meter estimate, and link margin above noise floor. Selectable receiver bandwidth: CW, SSB, FM, or Digital. LC RESONANCE LC tank circuit calculator. Solve for resonant frequency, inductance, or capacitance given the other two values. Displays inductive and capacitive reactance at resonance as a cross-check. IMPEDANCE L-network impedance matching calculator. Given source and load impedance at a target frequency, calculates component values for both low-pass and high-pass matching network topologies. Shows Q factor and network orientation. FEATURES All calculations update live as you type Tap any result to copy it to the clipboard Cross-tab import: pull coax loss into ERP, path loss into link budget Every calculator includes built-in reference notes explaining the formulae Clear and reset controls on every tab Decimal keypad input throughout No internet connection required โ€” everything runs locally No tracking, no analytics, no data collection Part of the Phosphor radio suite alongside PhosphorRTTY, PhosphorCW, PhosphorHertz, and PhosphorSol.

Screenshots

AUDIO.SYNC4 screens
PhosphorCalc4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: PhosphorCalc at $0.99 against AUDIO.SYNC's $3.99. AUDIO.SYNC's advantage is iOS requirement (18.6 vs 26.2). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

AUDIO.SYNC costs $3.99 and PhosphorCalc $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
AUDIO.SYNC versus PhosphorCalc: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAUDIO.SYNCPhosphorCalc
Price$3.99$0.99 โ€” better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad โ€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.6 โ€” better26.2
Further details โ€” not scored
Size66 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKevin BolusStuart Woolley

In-app purchases

None

AUDIO.SYNC

No in-app purchases

None

PhosphorCalc

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AUDIO.SYNC free?
AUDIO.SYNC costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is PhosphorCalc free?
PhosphorCalc costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do AUDIO.SYNC or PhosphorCalc have ads?
Neither AUDIO.SYNC nor PhosphorCalc shows ads.

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