Comparison

ng vs Level

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

Head to head
About

ng

Features
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ng-audio is a professional control and measurement app developed for ng-audio subwoofers equipped with built-in RAM Audio PowerPack amplifiers. The app is also compatible with other subwoofers and loudspeaker systems using RAM Audio PowerPack DSP, making it suitable for both ng-audio installations and third-party systems. ng-audio provides direct DSP control together with advanced acoustic measurement tools, allowing precise low-frequency tuning and system verification directly from your iPhone or iPad. Wifi control of RAM Audio PowerPack DSP amplifiers Optimized workflow for ng-audio active subwoofers Compatible with third-party PowerPack-based systems (Limited Support) Real-time gain, mute, polarity, and preset control Live input/output VU metering Parametric EQ editing with direct DSP synchronization Logarithmic sweep measurements and frequency response analysis Real-Time Analyzer (RTA) SPL meter with manual and signal-based calibration USB microphone support with native UMIK-1 compatibility . Designed for system technicians, integrators, and audio professionals who require fast accurate control and reliable measurements in the field.

About

Level

This app provides a live sound-level meter and a pink-noise generator to help you set speaker levels, match channels, and verify system balance. It's designed for precise audio calibration without needing multiple tools.

Highlights
  • Live decibel reading
  • Built-in pink-noise generator
  • Peak-hold maximum marker
  • A, C, & Z frequency weighting
  • Manual calibration offset
  • Multiple color themes
Features
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Level is a fast, honest sound-level meter for iPhone. A big live decibel reading, plus Leq, Min, L90, and Peak alongside it — toggle on only what you need. A built-in reference generator and calibrated-mic support are there for speaker work or true SPL. One clean instrument, not a busy suite. FEATURES Big decibel reading — A/C/Z weighting, Fast (125 ms) or Slow (1 s) response Four toggleable stats in a 2×2 grid: Leq (energy-average), Min (quietest moment), L90 (background level — exceeded 90% of the time), Peak (true instantaneous peak). Always computed; show only what you need Peak-hold "Max" — a marker holds the loudest moment; tap to reset Reference signals: pink noise, white noise, ten octave tones (31.5 Hz–16 kHz), level-matched. 1 kHz tone pairs with a 94 dB calibrator Play any output — iPhone speaker, AirPlay, Bluetooth, or USB — while the meter keeps reading Calibrated-mic support: Dayton iMM-6C, miniDSP UMIK-1/UMIK-2/EARS, Behringer ECM8000, REW. Frequency correction plus a true-SPL anchor from the file's 1 kHz sensitivity Manual calibration offset Share card — current reading, your enabled stats, and the level bar Full VoiceOver support No account, no analytics, no third-party SDKs, no in-app purchases, no network connections HOW IT WORKS Open Level, allow the microphone, and read the room. Turn on Leq, Min, L90, and/or Peak in Settings → Readings to see them beside the live number in a 2×2 grid. Tap the meter to reset Max and every stat. For speaker work, tap play to send a reference signal to any output — pink noise for level-setting, white noise for tweeters, an octave tone for room modes, or the 1 kHz tone against a 94 dB calibrator. Long-press play (or use Settings) to switch. With the built-in mic, readings are approximate but honest and well-behaved. A calibrated USB mic and its cal file give true SPL. Either way, Level is a measurement tool, not a certified Type 1/2 instrument. GREAT FOR Checking if a room, party, nursery, or workspace is too loud Home theater/hi-fi — matching channels, setting levels, dialing in a subwoofer Car audio — matching and balancing components Live-sound hobbyists and DIY speaker builders Anyone who wants an honest number, without a pro measurement suite PRIVACY Audio is measured live only — never recorded, written to disk, or transmitted. No account, no analytics, no in-app purchases, no network connection at all. QUICK START Open Level, allow the microphone Read the big number (A-weighted by default) Settings → Readings: turn on Leq/Min/L90/Peak to add them to the grid Tap the meter to reset Max and every stat For speaker work: tap play to send a reference to any output; long-press to switch signals IMPORTANT Level is a general-purpose meter, not a certified Type 1/Type 2 instrument. Built-in mic readings are approximate; a calibrated USB mic with a cal file gives true SPL.

Screenshots

ng4 screens
Level4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Level at 17.0 against ng's 26.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ng ships an update every 10 days, Level every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
ng versus Level: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterngLevel
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDaniel NordgrenCarl Sieber

In-app purchases

None

ng

No in-app purchases

None

Level

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ng free?
ng is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Level free?
Level is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ng or Level have ads?
Neither ng nor Level shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ng or Level?
ng ships an update every 10 days, and Level every 2 weeks. Most recently, ng was updated on October 16, 2026 and Level on October 11, 2026.

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