Comparison

TheoMeter vs AmpPilot

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

Head to head
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.

About

AmpPilot

Features
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AmpPilot makes controlling compatible Beale Street BAV amplifiers simple. Connect directly to your amplifier over your local network and manage your audio system from your iPhone or iPad without needing to access the amplifier's web interface. AmpPilot automatically detects supported amplifiers on your network or allows you to configure them manually by IP address. Multiple amplifiers can be saved and controlled from a single dashboard. Features include: • Support for BAV2500 and BAV4250 amplifiers • Automatic local network amplifier discovery • Manual amplifier setup by IP address • Control multiple amplifiers from one dashboard • Individual channel volume control • Linked channel volume control • Mute and unmute controls • Amplifier status and model detection • Secure storage of amplifier credentials • iPhone and iPad support AmpPilot communicates directly with your amplifier over your local network. No cloud service or account is required for amplifier control. Compatible Hardware AmpPilot is designed for compatible Beale Street Audio BAV-series network amplifiers, including the BAV2500 and BAV4250. A compatible amplifier connected to the same local network as your iPhone or iPad is required for amplifier control. Additional amplifier controls and DSP features are planned for future releases.

Screenshots

TheoMeter4 screens
AmpPilot3 screens

Verdict

The call

TheoMeter and AmpPilot are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
TheoMeter versus AmpPilot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTheoMeterAmpPilot
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFrankie WellmanAuburn Technology Solutions, LLC

In-app purchases

None

TheoMeter

No in-app purchases

None

AmpPilot

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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