AudioTools - dB, Sound & Audio App Reviews

Been using this app for almost over a year and it is great when considering the value. I also purchased several of the in-app add-ons and each has worked great. Primarily use it for live and fixed sound system setup, but works very well at testing speaker drivers and boxes. Highly recommend AudioTools for your audio testing needs.

You could spend thousands, even tens of thousands of dollars on powerful and sophisticated software and equipment which my iPhone and Audiotools can easily match for the price of a nice dinner out. I use it almost everyday for quick noise measurements, FFT analysis and sound monitoring. Love it.

Have used this since it released in the App Store. Buy some of the items to see what its about. I own 5 so far an will be buying more. The features are very good for not having to be tied to a computer for smaartlive. I use it on phone and ipad! Awesome!

Was a great tool now the screen on the RTA is off, white lines above and below the freq field. No bueno.

Good app but overpriced for what you get, over half of the features require in-app purchases.

If you are into any type of audio work , especially pro audio work, this is a must have app, its a lot of tools in one app

As far as function goes its great for audio tools on a phone. I just updated to the new "more professional" look and I have to say its really cartoonish and unprofessional looking. I really dont get this push for icons and buttons that are flat and have no depth. To me its visually unappealing. I will not be updating my other devices until they go back to a real professional looking interface.

A must have app for convenience and value for anyone in Pro Audio or the audio hobbyist. Updates are timely and when there is a problem, they are quick to correct. Truly amazing the versatility this product offers on an iOS device. 10 years ago these features required a dedicated PC and $$thousands.

Ive purchased v2.0 a couple of years ago, and Ive added modules as I need. This suite of sound tools works well, and replaces about 2 cubic feet of gear that would cost about 10 times as much. You have to adapt to the tiny size of the control knobs if you use an iPhone rather than an iPad, but its top notch. Only limitation is if you have to do sound measurements for a legal procedure, that need calibration: talk to the developer: Andrew Smith is really helpful.) AudioTools is reasonably priced for the basic unit, but the in-app purchase add-ons can quickly add up quickly over $100. With that upfront, Audiotools is a remarkably well-designed pro-grade set of audio tools. So far, (first on an iPhone 3G, now with a 4S, with the latest version of iOS 6.xx), its reliable with repeatable readings, and has never crashed or frozen. It is adjusted for the frequency response of the internal mic, and a calibrated external mic is available. So, if you need and/or can use this variety of tools (with frequent improvements), go for it. If you just need a good SPL meter, Studio Six Digital sells an analog meter, and a digital one that are nice (included in the full set, so dont buy lots of the separate tools if you think you will want the $19.99 set). The RTA (Real Time Analyzer) tool is a graph of SPL levels in each frequency band. Yes, it costs more than 99 cents, but its a lot better and less expensive than the cheap ones. I used it yesterday to measure the noise frequencies from a new refrigerator, to design sound absorption. We are talking both Cool, AND Useful, (impresses friends and professionals, and lets you track down those funny sounds from the fridge, car, furnace, ducts, AC unit, etc. that make you crazy). This is the Real Deal.

The app says it requires iOS 4.3+, but iTunes reports theres a problem when syncing. It says this app requires iOS 7. Im using 6.1.2. I get a red indicator on the app store icon to update, but it says all apps are up to date. Whats the problem?

If you are a real audio guy this the biggest reason to buy an IPad. This has completed changed the way I work. Superb in all regards.

I dont mix a gig without it sitting on my console anymore. Quick, at-a-glance reference for SPL and RTA. Ive ot just scratched the surface of all this app can do. Many, many thank yous to the creators.

Sorry for the delay guys, back in the states now... ABSOLUTELY AWESOME "Sound tech - love it... Use it daily at gigs, theater, etc... Smaart apps are the bomb. Issues fixed, so 5 stars it is. Couldnt ask for a better app for the iPad. :)" So quick to fix issues as well... Brilliant.

This app is an absolute must-have for any audio professional. Hands down the best app of its kind. The only reason it didnt get 5 stars is because of its UI. Its very windows 98 esque.. Id like to see a more apealing interface. But as far as tools and functionality is concerned, five stars!

This is THE app to have if you are in the field of acoustics at all. Using Dayton imm-6, calibration file and an acoustical calibrator with this app, Im within a dB (across the spectrum 1/3 octave) of my reference desktop measurement system which uses a calibrated Earthworks M30. No, the described setup is not lab grade, but it is good enough for the majority of use cases. Using the ipad camera connection kit, I run the art dual pre to a real measurement mic for results on par with desktop Smaart. Note that this app has an add on for Smaart that is $49.99. It is single channel only but has proven extremely valuable. Audio tools does have its own add on module for dual channel measurements if you have the need. The spl meter modules using the imm-6 is reliable to about 110dB; beyond that it would be better to use a connection kit, USB sound card and decent measurement mic. There are a ton of tools and calculators included. The add ins are expensive but the base set alone is worth the asking price if you are really in the field. Read their website and watch the videos to get an idea of what this app can do.

This is bring respect back to phone apps. With a calibrated mic, you have a pretty powerful toolset. Use this in my car to EQ out exaggerated frequencies. If yer a sound quality guy. Get this thing.

This app was well with the $10. I was able to easily tune my system with the Real Time Analyzer. I have an Audio Control EQX and this saved me the cost of having my system professionally installed. It also has a slick SPL meter. Well done!

This app is awesome. I am a lead audio engineer at a growing church! Our sound board is in a less than ideal location, Sunday mornings I have the pleasure of having a floor guy directing us. But on Wednesday night for our youth program I am often alone. I rely heavily in my iPad, this app, and the itestmic to help me. Provide the best possible sound. We have occasional use of a smaart7 system set up with a measurement mic on the floor and the difference between the two readings is minimal. I strongly suggest this app!

Please review the new update. The app now closes randomly on its own. Experienced this on both iPhone and iPad versions.

When I reported a bug I received a response within a few hours. They promptly gave me a great solution to the issue!