Comparison

SoundWatch vs Halt Hate

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

Head to head
About

SoundWatch

This app enhances home security by detecting loud noises and capturing audio, photos, and videos. It can save recordings to iCloud Drive and send notifications for calendar events. An optional dog barking sound can be used as an alert.

Highlights
  • Loud noise detection
  • Audio, photo, and video recording
  • iCloud Drive storage
  • Calendar event notifications
  • Dog barking alert sound
  • Customizable recording settings
Features
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This app helps you protect your home security with sound. It detects loud noises and records audio, photos, and videos, then writes them to iCloud Drive as specified and notifies you of calendar events (iOS13 and later). This allows you to instantly share videos across all iPhones and Macs signed in with the same Apple ID.  * To share iCloud Drive content, you must have iCloud Drive turned on, and to receive calendar events, you must have Calendar "Allow Notifications" turned on. It also plays the sound of a dog barking as an alert sound. This app works as follows: (0) After launching the application, press the tool button on the bottom right to go to the settings screen and specify the action to be taken when a loud sound is detected: - Write content (sound, photos, videos) to iCloud Drive - Trigger a calendar event (iOS13 and later) Also specify whether or not to acquire the following content: - Sound (5 seconds/10 seconds) - Photos (low quality/normal quality) - Video (quality: low quality/normal quality, recording time: 5 seconds/10 seconds) Finally, specify whether or not to trigger an alarm (dog barking). (1) When you tap the Start button, it will begin detecting loud sounds. (2) If it detects a loud sound that exceeds the detection threshold, it will do the following: - Record the audio at the time. - Take a photo with the built-in camera. - Record a video with the built-in camera. - Write the above content to iCloud Drive if you specify. - Trigger a calendar event if you specify. (Valid for iOS 13 and later) - Finally, it will sound an alarm itself if you specify. (3) After the above is finished, it will resume detecting loud sounds. To do this perfectly, set your iPhone's "Auto-Lock" to "Never." Also, connect your phone to an external power source so that it does not run out of power. Set the external camera facing the direction of the intruder (as far away as possible) so that it can capture the decisive scene. You will also need to be connected to the Internet via Wi-Fi or similar. This app is compatible with Japanese and English environments. *** Please use this app only as a DIY part. This app does not provide any guarantees for any reason.

About

Halt Hate

This personal safety tool helps you capture audio evidence and instantly alert trusted contacts with a single tap. It provides discreet recording and secure storage of critical evidence, offering peace of mind in difficult situations.

Highlights
  • Emergency audio recording
  • Instant alerts with location
  • Secure on-device storage
  • Customizable emergency contacts
  • Discreet operation mode
  • Privacy controls
Features
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Stand Strong Against Bullying with Halt Hate Bullying is a serious and traumatic experience. With Halt Hate, you can take a stand and protect yourself with confidence. You can stop the cycle of bullying reports being discounted due to “they said, I said” arguments by holding concrete proof. Halt Hate is your personal safety tool, designed to help you capture evidence and alert trusted contacts instantly, with just one tap. Key Features: 1. Emergency Recording: When you find yourself in a difficult situation, simply press the emergency button. Halt Hate will automatically start recording audio evidence, ensuring you discreetly collect the proof you need. 2. Instant Alerts: The moment you activate the emergency button, Halt Hate sends an alert to your designated contacts, providing them with your location and the recorded evidence. They’ll know exactly where you are and what’s happening. 3. Recordings Storage: All recordings are stored directly on your phone, saving time and location info alongside each, making them accessible to you and your trusted contacts. Easily manage your secured critical evidence. 4. Easy Setup and Customization: Setting up Halt Hate is quick and straightforward. Customize your emergency contacts, recording preferences, and more to tailor the app to your needs. 5. Discreet Mode: In sensitive situations, discretion is key. Halt Hate can operate in a low-profile mode, allowing you to record and send alerts without drawing attention. 6. Privacy First: Your privacy is our top concern. You have full control over who has access to your recordings and location. Who Is This App For? Whether you're a student, parent, or educator, Halt Hate is an essential tool for anyone looking to combat bullying and ensure safety. Use it to protect yourself, your children, or those you care about. Why Choose Halt Hate? Bullying is a real issue that requires real solutions. Halt Hate offers a proactive approach to personal safety, combining technology with ease of use to provide peace of mind. With Halt Hate, you're never alone in difficult situations. Download Halt Hate Today Take control of your safety. Download Halt Hate and be prepared to face any situation with confidence. Your safety is just a tap away.

Screenshots

SoundWatch3 screens
Halt Hate4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SoundWatch at 5.0 against Halt Hate's 4.5. SoundWatch also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 80%). Halt Hate's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SoundWatch holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Halt Hate has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of SoundWatch's written reviews are positive against 80% of Halt Hate's.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
SoundWatch versus Halt Hate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSoundWatchHalt Hate
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.5 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better80.0% of reviews
Number of ratings18 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHIROFUMI MARUOAshima Chand

Customer experience

SoundWatch

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Halt Hate

All ratings8 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

In-app purchases

None

SoundWatch

No in-app purchases

None

Halt Hate

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SoundWatch free?
SoundWatch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Halt Hate free?
Halt Hate is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SoundWatch or Halt Hate?
SoundWatch is rated higher. SoundWatch averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Halt Hate averages 4.5 from 8 ratings.
Do SoundWatch or Halt Hate have ads?
SoundWatch shows ads; Halt Hate does not.

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