Comparison

Auto Audio vs USA Scanner

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

Head to head
About

Auto Audio

Features
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The app will provide 8 solutions for recording the sound. 1 Record from Apple Watch. In Watch OS 5, could record the sound when the watch screen is off. When this App records the sound in the background in Apple Watch, sometime, a red icon of microphone will be displayed at the top middle of Watch Screen. That means, this App is recording the sound in the background status. Just tap this red icon, this App will be displayed again. After finishing the recording, the record file will be transferred to the iPhone automatically. In iPhone, when we tap the file folder icon on the top left corner in the main tab controller, the file from watch will be displayed. In Watch App, tap the table cell, the detail of the record sound will be displayed. We will see a transfer button. If we need to transfer the record file to iPhone again, please tap this button. 2.Auto: When this App is inactive, just tap this App icon, this App could record the sound automatically.When you need to record the sound as soon as possible, you may like this solution. If you need to get this solution, just make the fast tab page appear before you press the home key. 3 Intelligent: this App could start recording the sound when the pitch level of sound is over the indicted level of starting record. It could stop recording when the pitch level of sound is below the indicted level of stopping record. If you need to record the sound when it is higher than some pitch level, just make the intelligent tab page appear. 4 Gesture: gesture double tap or pinch could create the different size sound files. The larger size is more qualified. The smaller size could save the disk space and the sound is also qualified. If you need to use this solution, just make the gesture tab page appear. 5 Proximity: Cover the top part of the iPhone screen , this App will record the sound. Cover the iPhone screen again, this App will stop recording. In some situation, you do not want to tap the device screen, then this solution is yours. For example, you could use one book to cover the top part of the iPhone screen, or use your hands, your clothes,and even use your face.If you need to use this solution, just make the proximity tab page appear. 6 Delay the action : delay the recording after 0 - 30 seconds. In some situations, you want to record the sound after a little time, then this solution may help you.If you need to use this solution, just make the timer tab page appear. 7 Standard recording the sound, if you just want to record the sound by tapping the button directly, this App is yours. Just make the timer tab page appear, ensure the delay is zero second, and tap the button of Record One Audio Clip. 8 Repeat recording. Some times, you may need to record the sound files after the indicted duration. In the timer tab page, tap the button - record the audio by interval. In iPhone or iPad, this App could also continue recording the sound in the background. You could set your preferences. So tap the button at the upper right corner of the main view, you could set your own preferences from the setting view. These preferences includes the max duration of the sound file, the sound pitch level for start record and stopping record. You could also indict whether enable the background record when this App is inactive. After the file is created, you could send the sound file by email account in your device.By using the iTune File Sharing features, you could export the record sound to the iTune computer such as Mac PC. Tap the To iCloud button, the new view will display the item : iCloud Drive, tap this item to export the file to iCloud. In the main view, just tap the upper left button, you could view the file folder, the sound file size and sound duration will be displayed. The user could rename the sound file. You could play the sound file according to your needs.

About

USA Scanner

Instantly check product origins by scanning barcodes. This utility reveals country information embedded in barcodes, highlighting items potentially linked to the USA. It focuses on registration details, encouraging further investigation into manufacturing and ownership.

Highlights
  • Barcode scanning
  • Product origin identification
  • USA product detection
  • Country information display
  • Focus on registration details
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Ever wonder where a product comes from? USA Scanner is your everyday tool for checking if a product might be linked to the USA. This app scans barcodes in a snap to reveal any country info they hold. And reacts if it finds USA. It usually shows where the registration happened—not necessarily where the item was made or who owns the brand. For a deeper look, consider the factory’s location, the company’s headquarters, or brand ownership. Barcodes without location details are skipped, so you can explore what truly matters and satisfy your curiosity.

Screenshots

Auto Audio4 screens
USA Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: USA Scanner at Free against Auto Audio's $0.99. Auto Audio's advantage is update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 5 months) and device support (4 vs 2). On ads and in-app purchases 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

USA Scanner is free to download; Auto Audio costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Auto Audio ships an update every 4 weeks, USA Scanner every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Auto Audio versus USA Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAuto AudioUSA Scanner
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer方 沈Axel von Matern

In-app purchases

None

Auto Audio

No in-app purchases

None

USA Scanner

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Auto Audio free?
Auto Audio costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is USA Scanner free?
USA Scanner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Auto Audio or USA Scanner have ads?
Neither Auto Audio nor USA Scanner shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Auto Audio or USA Scanner?
Auto Audio ships an update every 4 weeks, and USA Scanner every 5 months. Most recently, Auto Audio was updated on October 26, 2026 and USA Scanner on October 8, 2026.

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