Comparison

Sound Meter & Level Tools vs NVH Source Locator

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

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About

Sound Meter & Level Tools

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Turn your iPhone into a complete toolkit with 15+ professional tools — all free, no ads, no subscriptions. PRACTICAL TOOLS • Spirit Level — 2D bubble level for hanging pictures, checking surfaces, and leveling furniture • Metal Detector — find studs in walls, locate pipes, and detect metallic objects with haptic feedback • Decibel Meter — measure sound levels (dB) with real-time display and OSHA safety warnings • Vibration Analyzer — diagnose equipment issues and detect vibration patterns • G-Force Meter — measure vehicle acceleration and impacts COMPASS & NAVIGATION • Digital compass with magnetic heading and cardinal directions • GPS coordinates (latitude, longitude, elevation) • Real-time altitude calculator using barometer + GPS • Tilt-compensated orientation for accurate readings SENSOR DASHBOARD Monitor 10+ phone sensors in real-time: Accelerometer • Gyroscope • Magnetometer • Barometer • GPS • Proximity • Light • Battery • Sound • Pitch FLASHLIGHT & LIGHTING • LED flashlight with instant toggle • Strobe light (1–20 Hz) for parties and events • SOS morse code signal for emergencies • Red light mode to preserve night vision • Screen light with customizable colors • Auto-off timer CONCERT MODE Stand out at concerts, festivals, and live events: • Scrolling text messages with emoji support • 10+ templates (MARRY ME, HAPPY BIRTHDAY, I LOVE MUSIC) • Beat-sync strobe — flashlight pulses to music rhythm • Color effects and animations • Share to TikTok, Instagram, and Snapchat AUDIO ANALYSIS • Beat detection for music-reactive lighting • Pitch detection — identify musical notes • Sound frequency analysis with FFT WHO IS THIS FOR? • Home improvement — hang pictures straight, find studs, check surfaces • Construction & DIY — level measurements, metal detection, vibration • Outdoor & hiking — compass, altitude, GPS coordinates • Concerts & festivals — lighting effects, scrolling text, strobe • Students — physics demonstrations, sensor exploration • Sound engineers — decibel monitoring, pitch detection WHY THIS APP? • 100% FREE — every tool included, no paywalls • Works OFFLINE — no internet needed for most tools • LIGHTWEIGHT — under 35 MB, low battery usage • PRIVATE — all sensor data stays on your device • ONE APP replaces a dozen single-purpose tools

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NVH Source Locator

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NVH Source Locator is a TDOA-based measurement tool for finding noise and vibration sources in structures using accelerometer signals captured on your oscilloscope or measurement system. Built for NVH engineers, automotive diagnostics, machinery troubleshooting, and structural analysis. Works fully offline — no data leaves your device. HOW IT WORKS Place 2–6 accelerometers on a structure, capture the time difference between sensors when they detect the noise/vibration event, and the app calculates where the source is. More sensors mean more precise localization: - 2 sensors → distance along a line - 3 sensors → 2D position - 4 sensors → 3D position - Up to 6 sensors with over-determined least-squares solver for maximum accuracy FEATURES - Seven measurement modes: 2-Sensor, 3-Sensor, 3-Sen+, 4-Sensor, 4-Sen+, 3D, 3D+ - Sound speed library with 100+ engineering materials (metals, polymers, glass, fluids) - Temperature compensation for 14 commonly-used metals (Aluminum, Steel, Copper, etc.) - Custom material support — calibrate in-situ and save the result - Photo annotation — overlay sensor markers on a photo of your setup - PDF report generation with custom header for your company - Backup & restore of all settings, custom materials, favorites, and history FULLY LOCALIZED Complete app interface and on-device user guide in 30 languages: English, Deutsch, Español, Français, Italiano, Português, Polski, Čeština, Slovenčina, Русский, Magyar, Hrvatski, Български, Беларуская, Svenska, Norsk, Suomi, Română, Türkçe, 中文, 日本語, 한국어, العربية, فارسی, हिन्दी, ไทย, Tiếng Việt, Bahasa Indonesia, Bahasa Melayu, Filipino. Complete online documentation at nvh.evdiag.net mirrors the in-app help in every language. FREE VS PRO The 2-Sensor mode is fully free with no limits. Pro unlocks all advanced modes (3-Sensor through 3D+), photo annotation, PDF reports, custom materials, and backup/restore — a single one-time purchase, lifetime access. WHO IT'S FOR - NVH engineers in automotive, aerospace, and electric vehicle development - Diagnostic specialists tracking down rattles, squeaks, and vibration sources - Structural analysts and acoustic consultants - Machinery maintenance teams locating bearing failures and resonance issues PRIVACY NVH Source Locator works entirely offline. No measurement data leaves your device. No analytics, no tracking. Developed by EVDiag. Full user manual at https://nvh.evdiag.net

Screenshots

Sound Meter & Level Tools4 screens
NVH Source Locator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sound Meter & Level Tools at none against NVH Source Locator's 1. NVH Source Locator's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. NVH Source Locator sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Sound Meter & Level Tools asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sound Meter & Level Tools ships an update every 2 months, NVH Source Locator every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Sound Meter & Level Tools versus NVH Source Locator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSound Meter & Level ToolsNVH Source Locator
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAnthony TanRoman Franta

In-app purchases

None

Sound Meter & Level Tools

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

NVH Source Locator

One-time1
  • NVH Source Locator Pro$19.99

Questions

Is Sound Meter & Level Tools free?
Sound Meter & Level Tools is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NVH Source Locator free?
NVH Source Locator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Sound Meter & Level Tools or NVH Source Locator have ads?
Sound Meter & Level Tools shows ads; NVH Source Locator does not.
Which is updated more often, Sound Meter & Level Tools or NVH Source Locator?
Sound Meter & Level Tools ships an update every 2 months, and NVH Source Locator every 4 days. Most recently, Sound Meter & Level Tools was updated on October 30, 2026 and NVH Source Locator on November 5, 2026.

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