Comparison

o46scope vs Sound Meter

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

Head to head
About

o46scope

Features
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o46scope is an audio measurement app for iPhone and iPad that helps you visualize sound in real time. It supports oscilloscope and FFT spectrum display, allowing you to inspect waveforms and frequency components instantly. The app also supports internal signal generation with Tone1 / Tone2 and test signal (Beep) output, making it useful for quick checks, learning, and simple audio measurement tasks. Key features • Oscilloscope display • FFT spectrum display • Signal tab for signal control • Internal signal generation with Tone1 / Tone2 • Speaker output for tones • Test signal (Beep) output • Adjustable parameters Premium Tone1 / Tone2 internal signal generation is available as a premium feature. It is available without ads. Ideal for users who want waveform visualization, frequency analysis, and signal generation in one app. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Sound Meter

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A sound level meter for iPhone that is honest about what it does not know. Point your iPhone at a sound and it tells you how loud it is, in decibels, using the weightings and time constants a real sound level meter uses. Record a session and you get the statistics that matter afterwards — the energy average, the peak, the quietest moment — plus a CSV or PDF you can send to someone. EVERY PRO METRIC IS FREE Not a trial, not a teaser. The full measurement feature set is in the free version, and paying only removes the advertising. • LAeq — energy-average level • LCpeak — instantaneous peak • LAFmax and LASmin • A, C and Z frequency weighting • Fast and Slow time weighting • FFT spectrum with dominant frequency • Octave and 1/3-octave band analysis • Session recording, history and notes • CSV and PDF export MEASURE THE WAY YOU NEED TO Keep measuring with the screen locked. Watch the live trend. See what the noise compares to in plain words. Set a warning level and feel it rather than watch for it. THE HONEST PART This is not a certified sound level meter and it does not pretend to be. Readings are labelled Approximate in the app and in every export, because the absolute level rests on a provisional constant rather than a calibration measured against a reference instrument. Use certified equipment wherever a regulation requires it. When there is no measurable signal the reading is "--", not "0" — a covered microphone is not a quiet room. When measurement pauses, the number disappears rather than freezing at its last value. Connect a Bluetooth or USB-C microphone and the app says so, and refuses to apply a correction that was never measured for it. YOUR SOUND STAYS ON YOUR PHONE Audio and measurements are processed on your device without an account or upload to our servers. Microphone access is needed for measurement. The free version uses Google AdMob, which processes device and advertising information but does not receive your audio, measurements or recorded sessions. Advertising privacy choices and Apple tracking permission are handled separately. Requires iOS 17 or later. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

o46scope4 screens
Sound Meter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: o46scope at none against Sound Meter's shown. o46scope also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). Sound Meter's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks). On price and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. o46scope sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per year and Sound Meter sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

o46scope ships an update every 6 weeks, Sound Meter weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences Ā· 2 level
o46scope versus Sound Meter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parametero46scopeSound Meter
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB5 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperShinsuke TsutsuiVELTORA LLC

In-app purchases

1 purchases

o46scope

Subscriptions1
  • Premium7 Days trial$19.991 Year
2 purchases

Sound Meter

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Annual$1.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime$4.99

Questions

Is o46scope free?
o46scope is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sound Meter free?
Sound Meter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do o46scope or Sound Meter have ads?
Sound Meter shows ads; o46scope does not.
Which is updated more often, o46scope or Sound Meter?
o46scope ships an update every 6 weeks, and Sound Meter weekly. Most recently, o46scope was updated on October 25, 2026 and Sound Meter on October 24, 2026.

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