Comparison

AcoustaLab vs Crisp

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

Head to head
About

AcoustaLab

Features
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AcoustaLab combines everyday noise measurements with speaker and headphone checks in a local acoustic toolkit. Use the basic tools for measurements and listening checks, then choose Pro when you need advanced controls. No account or ads. BASIC TOOLS THAT STAY FREE β€’ Measure environmental noise in dB with A/C/Z weighting, Fast/Slow response, Leq, minimum, maximum and duration. Name and annotate a stopped measurement, then export CSV. β€’ Capture watermarked photos with readings, units, weighting, response, time, statistics and input information. Keep them in the app or share them explicitly. β€’ Generate sine tones and unfiltered noise. Use fixed sweeps and guided checks for speakers, headphones and left/right channels. β€’ Save 10 measurements, 10 watermarked photos and 3 basic custom presets. Delete unwanted items to save again. PRO TOOLS β€’ Square, triangle and sawtooth waveforms, plus custom, stepped and repeating sweeps. β€’ Noise filters and parameter controls. β€’ Rattle Finder: mark a candidate frequency during a slow sweep, fine-tune it and replay a steady tone to confirm by listening. β€’ A/B spectrum overlays and band differences between two captures. β€’ Loopback calibration and compensation, device and room projects, and more archive storage. TRIAL AND PURCHASES Explicitly start one 24-hour local Pro trial without payment. It never renews or charges automatically. Previously started trials retain their original expiry. After the trial or Pro access ends, basic tools remain available and existing records can still be viewed, managed and exported. Free limits never automatically delete your records. Monthly and yearly Pro are Apple auto-renewable subscriptions. Lifetime Pro is a one-time purchase. All three plans include the same Pro features. Payment requires an explicit Apple purchase; available products and localized prices appear on Apple's purchase page. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled in your Apple subscription settings. Buying Lifetime does not automatically cancel an existing subscription; check Manage Apple subscriptions. Restore Purchases is available in Settings. MEASUREMENT INFORMATION Built-in iPhone microphone readings use a general sensitivity assumption and have not been independently validated for absolute accuracy on your phone. Display limits are not a verified measurement range. A reference sound-pressure calibration requires independent reference equipment and a stable source. External or unknown inputs may show relative digital dBFS; spectra are relative analyses. AcoustaLab does not claim occupational sound-level instrument certification or automatic hardware fault diagnosis. PRIVACY AND CONTROL Microphone input, photos, presets and archives are processed or stored on device without automatic upload to a developer server. Files leave the app only when you select a destination through a system share or export flow. The camera captures sound-level photos without reading your existing photo library or requesting location. Start signal playback at a low system volume, increase gradually and consider the connected equipment. Support: https://philyu8259-create.github.io/AcoustaLab/support-en.html Privacy: https://philyu8259-create.github.io/AcoustaLab/privacy-policy-en.html Terms: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Contact: contact@xufanzhilian.com

About

Crisp

Features
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Clear water. Test your speaker. Verify the result. Crisp uses targeted sound frequencies to help eject trapped water and dislodge dust from iPhone and iPad speakers. Then it listens with the microphone to compare real Before/After dB measurementsβ€”so you can check the result instead of guessing. NO ADS. NO ACCOUNTS. 100% OFFLINE. Is my data private? Everything runs on your device. Nothing leaves your iPhone or iPad. No accounts, no analytics, no ads, no tracking. How do I get started? 1. Place your device face down on a soft surface 2. Set volume to maximum 3. Tap Start Eject and wait 3 minutes What can I do with it? - Eject trapped water using a 165Hz tone, or switch to Dust mode to shake out lint and debris - Choose Normal, Turbo, or Deep intensity for a faster or more thorough clean - Find your phone's exact speaker resonance point with Resonance Finder for a stronger clean - Compare a real Before/After dB reading, not just a guess, to confirm the cycle worked - Generate any tone from 20Hz to 22kHz β€” up to 30kHz in Ultrasonic mode β€” with sine, square, triangle, or sawtooth waveforms - Test speaker frequency response with bass (80Hz), mid (1kHz), and treble (8kHz) presets - Run stereo balance (left/right) tests on stereo-capable devices - Check your microphone for blockages with a one-tap diagnostic - Measure ambient sound level with the built-in dB meter - Sweep frequencies automatically to dislodge stubborn dust particles - Take a structured hearing test across the audible range and save your audiogram - Save your favorite frequencies for one-tap recall - Set a cleaning reminder and track your streak over the past 7 days - Ask Siri to eject water, hands-free - 100% no ads, ever β€” most speaker-cleaning apps are free with ads until you subscribe; Crisp never shows one What devices does it work on? iPhone or iPad running iOS 17 or later. The same audio principles work on any built-in speaker. Why use Crisp? Speaker grilles trap moisture from sweat, rain, pool splashes, and humidity. Dust and pocket lint accumulate over time. Crisp uses sound vibration β€” the same technique built into Apple Watch β€” to physically dislodge particles without opening your device or using cleaning tools that can damage internal components. Does it really work? Sound vibration ejection is a well-documented technique. Results depend on how much water is trapped and how recently. For best results, run the cycle within an hour of water exposure, repeat 2 to 3 times, and keep the device face down throughout. How much does it cost? Download free. Optional Crisp Pro plans and any eligible introductory offer are shown in the app using your local App Store price. You can manage or cancel subscriptions anytime in Settings. Terms of Use: https://taxlite.net/crisp/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://taxlite.net/crisp/privacy.html

Screenshots

AcoustaLab4 screens
Crisp4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: AcoustaLab at every 11 days against Crisp's every 2 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

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

Both are free to download. AcoustaLab sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Crisp sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AcoustaLab ships an update every 11 days, Crisp every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
AcoustaLab versus Crisp: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAcoustaLabCrisp
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 11 days β€” betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size6 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperQINGDAO XUFAN ZHILIAN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CO. LTD.ZHENGQIAO JIANG

In-app purchases

3 purchases

AcoustaLab

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Pro$1.991 Month
  • Yearly Pro$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Unlock$19.99
4 purchases

Crisp

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Monthly$5.991 Month
  • Yearly3 Days trial$34.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$99.99

Questions

Is AcoustaLab free?
AcoustaLab is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Crisp free?
Crisp is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do AcoustaLab or Crisp have ads?
Neither AcoustaLab nor Crisp shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AcoustaLab or Crisp?
AcoustaLab ships an update every 11 days, and Crisp every 2 months. Most recently, AcoustaLab was updated on November 7, 2026 and Crisp on October 28, 2026.

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