Comparison

Magpie Configuration Utility vs TheoMeter

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

Head to head
About

Magpie Configuration Utility

Features
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Configuration utility for the Magpie acoustic recorder

About

TheoMeter

Features
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TheoMeter helps you monitor sound levels, view live frequency spectrum activity, and document setup conditions from your iPhone. Designed for public-event and auditorium sound checks, TheoMeter combines a live dB meter with spectrum analysis tools, photo documentation, saved sessions, and exportable data. Use it to quickly understand room noise, monitor target levels, track peaks, and capture setup photos with optional dB overlays. Features include: -Live sound level meter with dBA, dBC, and dBZ weighting -Real-time frequency spectrum display -RTA bars, spline, and spectrogram views -Dominant frequency and selected band tracking -Fast, slow, and impulse response options -Leq, average, max, peak, and session duration stats -Dosimeter-style noise exposure view -Camera mode with sound-level overlay and filters -Save and export session data -Calibration offset controls -Clean navy, yellow, and white professional interface TheoMeter is ideal for sound technicians, event volunteers, venue setup teams, educators, presenters, and anyone who needs a clear view of sound levels and frequency behavior in a room. Note: TheoMeter uses the iPhone microphone for practical sound analysis. For compliance-grade measurements, use a professionally calibrated sound level meter.

Screenshots

Magpie Configuration Utility3 screens
TheoMeter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Magpie Configuration Utility at 13.0 against TheoMeter's 17.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 4 level
Magpie Configuration Utility versus TheoMeter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMagpie Configuration UtilityTheoMeter
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 โ€” better17.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size23 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCornell UniversityFrankie Wellman

In-app purchases

None

Magpie Configuration Utility

No in-app purchases

None

TheoMeter

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Magpie Configuration Utility free?
Magpie Configuration Utility is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TheoMeter free?
TheoMeter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Magpie Configuration Utility or TheoMeter have ads?
Neither Magpie Configuration Utility nor TheoMeter shows ads.

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