Comparison

Audio Check Mate vs Musical Demon's Impulse

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

Head to head
About

Audio Check Mate

Instantly compare multiple audio tracks, analyze their frequency content, and visualize every detail. Features blind testing, real-time spectrum and waveform analysis, and sample-accurate playback for critical listening and music education.

Highlights
  • Blind Test Mode for objective comparison
  • Spectrum & Waveform Analysis
  • Frequency Band Solo/Mute
  • Master Volume Metering (LUFS, True Peak, RMS)
  • Load up to 8 files for comparison
  • Sample-accurate playback and looping
  • Audio Peak-Normalization
Features
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Instantly compare multiple tracks, analyze frequency content, and visualize every nuance in your audio. Features: Blind Test Mode: Objectively compare and rate tracks—no bias, just your ears! Spectrum & Waveform Analysis: Visualize and compare multiple audio files in real time with professional-grade frequency and waveform displays. The Bands module provides Solo/Mute for up to 8 frequency Bands. Master Volume (one per track) provides LUFS, True Peak, and RMS Metering. Load up to 8 Files for comparison and round robin between them. Sample-Accurate Playback: Sync, cue, and loop with precision—perfect for critical listening, mastering, or music education. Audio Peak-Normalization for a better comparison. Modern, Intuitive Interface: Designed for iPad and iPhone, touch-friendly and easy to use in the studio or on the go. File Compatibility: Supports WAV and MP3 files—just load your favorites and start comparing. Whether you’re choosing the best master, double-checking your mix, or fine-tuning your ears, Audio Check Mate provides the clarity and confidence you need. Download now and experience audio comparison—redefined! EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Musical Demon's Impulse

Features
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Impulse is a focused, musician‑built tool for capturing clean, accurate impulse responses from your own cabinets, rooms, and signal chains. Designed for engineers, guitarists, producers, and sound designers, it delivers a streamlined workflow with precise alignment, intelligent safety checks, and fast export. With real‑time environmental analysis, automatic trimming, and a robust deconvolution engine, Impulse helps you capture reliable IRs anywhere — from studios to rehearsal spaces. Whether you’re building a personal IR library or refining your live rig, Impulse gives you the clarity and control you need.

Screenshots

Audio Check Mate4 screens
Musical Demon's Impulse4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Musical Demon's Impulse at none against Audio Check Mate's 1. Audio Check Mate's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17). On price, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Audio Check Mate sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $8.99 per year. Musical Demon's Impulse asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Audio Check Mate ships an update every 2 weeks, Musical Demon's Impulse fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Audio Check Mate versus Musical Demon's Impulse: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAudio Check MateMusical Demon's Impulse
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better17
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAVIN StudiosSteve Chavez

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Audio Check Mate

Subscriptions1
  • Audio Check Mate Pro (Annual)$8.991 Year
None

Musical Demon's Impulse

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Audio Check Mate free?
Audio Check Mate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Musical Demon's Impulse free?
Musical Demon's Impulse is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Audio Check Mate or Musical Demon's Impulse have ads?
Neither Audio Check Mate nor Musical Demon's Impulse shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Audio Check Mate or Musical Demon's Impulse?
Audio Check Mate ships an update every 2 weeks, and Musical Demon's Impulse fortnightly. Most recently, Audio Check Mate was updated on October 28, 2026 and Musical Demon's Impulse on October 28, 2026.

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