Comparison

AcoustaLab vs ServiceTests

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

Head to head
About

AcoustaLab

Features
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AcoustaLab is a local signal generator and audio-checking toolkit for speakers, headphones and audio equipment. Quick Checks & Archives: • Rattle Finder: mark a candidate frequency during a slow sweep, fine-tune it, confirm it by listening to a steady tone and narrow the search range. • Retained spectra: capture microphone spectra, keep the last result after stopping, and save snapshots with time and capture conditions. • A/B comparison: overlay two saved spectra on a shared scale, inspect per-band differences and optionally remove the overall level difference. Warnings identify changes in input, output, gain and other recorded conditions. • Test archives: organize spectra, listening findings and guided checks into device or room projects. Rename records, add notes, move them between projects and export CSV. Signal and test tools: • Single tones with sine, square, triangle and sawtooth waveforms, logarithmic frequency control and fine adjustment. • Linear, logarithmic and stepped sweeps, with single, counted or continuous repeat modes. • White, pink and brown noise with filter controls. • Stereo, left-only and right-only routing. • Guided listening checks for reference tones, sweeps, noise, channels and low frequencies, with local history and share cards. • Save, import and export presets. External loopback calibration supports PDF, CSV and PNG reports. • Input, output and sample-rate information to help verify your audio path. Measurement notes: spectrum levels are relative digital dBFS. They include microphone, placement and room effects and are not calibrated acoustic dB SPL or an isolated device response. Keep input, volume and placement consistent when comparing. Rattle findings are confirmed by the user, not automatic fault diagnoses. Phone speakers have limited low- and high-frequency performance. External loopback calibration requires suitable equipment and cables. Signal generation, microphone analysis, presets, history and archives are processed and stored locally. Raw microphone recordings are not uploaded; spectrum snapshots do not contain raw recordings. Files leave the app only when you choose to export or share them. No advertising, user tracking or account registration. Includes 3 days of starter access. After starter access ends, Monthly Pro, Yearly Pro or a one-time Lifetime Unlock provides continued access to core testing features. The purchase screen includes localized pricing, Restore Purchases, Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

ServiceTests

Features
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ServiceTests is a complete hardware diagnostic tool that helps you quickly and accurately check the condition of every component on an iOS device. Perfect for repair shops, resellers, quality control (QC) teams, and anyone inspecting a device before buying or selling. Run a full diagnostic in minutes and get a clear PASS/FAIL result for each test — no guesswork, no ads. TESTS INCLUDED: • Display (LCD) — detect dead pixels, lines, and color issues • Touchscreen — check responsiveness and dead zones • Brightness / dimming • Camera — front and rear • Flash / torch • Loudspeaker • Earpiece • Microphone — record and play back • Vibration • NFC — tag reading • Bluetooth — scan and connect • Motion sensors — accelerometer and gyroscope • Location / GPS — signal and positioning • Wireless charging DEVICE INFO: • View detailed hardware specifications and battery status WHY SERVICETESTS: • Clean, fast, and intuitive interface • Clear pass/fail result for every test • Full diagnostic in just a few minutes • No ads — built to do one job well PRIVACY: Each test requests only the permission it needs (camera, microphone, Bluetooth, motion, location, NFC) solely to perform the hardware check. Your data stays on your device.

Screenshots

AcoustaLab4 screens
ServiceTests3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ServiceTests at none against AcoustaLab's 3. AcoustaLab's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. AcoustaLab sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. ServiceTests asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AcoustaLab ships an update every 9 days, ServiceTests every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
AcoustaLab versus ServiceTests: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAcoustaLabServiceTests
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperQINGDAO XUFAN ZHILIAN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CO. LTD.Thanh Nguyen

In-app purchases

3 purchases

AcoustaLab

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Pro$1.991 Month
  • Yearly Pro$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Unlock$19.99
None

ServiceTests

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AcoustaLab free?
AcoustaLab is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ServiceTests free?
ServiceTests is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do AcoustaLab or ServiceTests have ads?
Neither AcoustaLab nor ServiceTests shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AcoustaLab or ServiceTests?
AcoustaLab ships an update every 9 days, and ServiceTests every 6 weeks. Most recently, AcoustaLab was updated on October 28, 2026 and ServiceTests on October 25, 2026.

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