# SoundWatch vs Halt Hate

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.

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

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | SoundWatch | Halt Hate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soundwatch/id688680039/reviews)** | [4.5 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/halt-hate/id6467594421/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **8** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 80.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 13 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HIROFUMI MARUO](https://appshunter.io/developer/667820705) | [Ashima Chand](https://appshunter.io/developer/1663698596) |

## What reviewers say

### SoundWatch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soundwatch/id688680039)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Halt Hate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/halt-hate/id6467594421)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*