SoniControl

by USTP – University of Applied Sciences St. Pölten · Communication · Free

On Google Play since March 2018 · Data updated 2026-10-26

SoniControl is made and published by USTP – University of Applied Sciences St. Pölten. AppBrain is an independent app data site and isn't affiliated with USTP – University of Applied Sciences St. Pölten. The app name, icon, screenshots and description belong to USTP – University of Applied Sciences St. Pölten and are shown as published on Google Play.

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Rating on Google Play: 4.24; 231 ratings
Installs: 68 thousand
Last updated: March 31, 2020
Ads: No ads
Size: 7.14 MB

SoniControl has 68 thousand installs. Users rate it well: 4.2 stars from 231 ratings.

Official page on Google Play

Pros & Cons

Strong focus on ultrasonic privacy with blocking controls on demand
Real-time diagnostics and spectrogram visualization
Map-based firewall rules for easy geographic overview
Free to use with transparent permission requirements

Narrow focus on ultrasonic channels; lacks broader microphone or audio protection features
Relies on user granted permissions such as location and microphone to function

User feedback

Ratings and reviews on Google Play

Comments on SoniControl for Android

★★★★☆ Pete Olds · Jun 28, 2018

Great first release! No issues with the app itself - it is stable, doesn't hog memory, and produces "consistent" results (ie triggers at the same locations each time). The downsides are that there is still some functionality missing: - no ability to send the log file recording the triggers to - another app (or email) for analysis or mapping. This is probably the biggest gap in functionality. - no maps (a little gimmicky, but interesting). - triggers are slow to appear in the log file, and the trigger list doesn't autorefresh. - no metadata around the signals. It does try and categorize signals (unsuccessfully in my case) but it would be interesting to see more (duration, frequency, shifts etc.). Other points - I can't comment on the accuracy, so I can' assess how many false / missed alerts there are. Which is to be expected in an app that takes the enhanced ability of my phone to hear things that can't. Overall, this isn't an app for everyone, but it's definitely one I am tracking...and eagerly waiting for the team to drop their next release.

★★★★☆ Yesi · Feb 12, 2019

App was working phenomenal until the perpetrators figured out how to diverge the signal into a continuum one. What could I do to block this activity ? Another targeted individual here**

★★★★☆ Pamela DeLunarOWL Nelson · Jul 25, 2019

App's great, but lacks detailed instructions. Instructions for using the app is poor. Downloading for offline purpose, is understandable. However, the app is incomplete with poor instructions. However, poor instructions for using the features. The settings & what they mean are undefined. Correct those minor changes, and app will be Outstanding

★☆☆☆☆ MinA L · Nov 20, 2019

I don't want to block the sounds. I want to hear a very specific range. Ap description is too vague for me. No. I do not want to generate sound. I want to have the ability to hear whichever range I want to record. I am looking for the ability to record sounds at ranges inaudible to the human ear. I am not looking for a decibel meter. I am looking to be able to record the sound of certain microwave frequencies.

★☆☆☆☆ Octavio Sly · Jun 18, 2019

All it ever did was say scanning....forever.

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Store listing

By USTP – University of Applied Sciences St. Pölten, from Google Play

“SoniControl detects and blocks unwanted ultrasonic communications”

Screenshots by USTP – University of Applied Sciences St. Pölten, from the Google Play listing

Description by USTP – University of Applied Sciences St. Pölten Written by the developer, not by AppBrain. Click to read.

Novel technologies like Silverpush build upon ultrasonic sounds to exchange information. More and more of our devices communicate via this inaudible communication channel. Ultrasonic communication enables to pair devices, exchange information but also to track users and their behavior across several devices similar to cookies in the web. Every device with a microphone and a speaker is able to send and receive ultrasonic information. The user is usually not aware of this inaudible and hidden data transfer.

SoniControl is the first firewall that detects ultrasonic activity, notifies the user and blocks the information on demand, and thereby helps users to protect their privacy. Further, advanced diagnostics on detections are provided. SoniControl visualizes the ultrasonic activity as a spectrogram and gives the possibility to play the inaudible sounds in a hearable range. Additionally, firewall rules are displayed on a map for a better geographical overview.

Credits:
“Audio by Superpowered”: http://superpowered.com, license: http://superpowered.com/license

Material Icons used, which are under the license of Apache License Version 2.0 (https://www.apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0.txt)

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Safety and technology

Found in the app by AppBrain

Ads: No ads
Price: Free
Libraries: 26
App size: 7.14 MB
Needs Android: 4.1+
Content rating: Everyone

Technologies used by SoniControl

6 permissions · 26 libraries

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Releases

Updates seen on Google Play

Version: 2.0.1
Launched: March 2018

Jul 5, 2020Installs50,000+ installs
Mar 31, 2020UpdateVersion 2.0.0
Aug 20, 2019UpdateVersion 1.4.4
Aug 6, 2019UpdateVersion 1.4.3
Feb 1, 2019UpdateVersion 1.4.1

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Installs

Tracked by AppBrain

Last 30 days: 21
Play install range: 50+ thousand
Launched: March 2018

Installs over time

SoniControl has been installed 68 thousand times. Over the past 30 days, it has been installed 21 times.

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About the app and developer

About SoniControl

SoniControl is a communication app developed by USTP – University of Applied Sciences St. Pölten.

Install Statistics

SoniControl has been installed 68 thousand times. In the last 30 days, the app was installed 21 times.

User Ratings

SoniControl is rated 4.24 out of 5 stars. The rating is based on 230 ratings.

App Information

SoniControl is freely available from Google Play. The app size is 7.14 MB. The latest version available is 2.0.1. The last update was on March 31, 2020.

Technical Requirements

SoniControl requires Android 4.1+ or higher. The app has a content rating of Everyone. The app has been available on Google Play since March 2018.

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Developer information for USTP – University of Applied Sciences St. Pölten

USTP – University of Applied Sciences St. Pölten

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Frequently asked questions about SoniControl

Is SoniControl free?

Yes. SoniControl is free on Google Play.

Is SoniControl still available?

Yes. SoniControl is on Google Play, and the last update we saw was on March 31, 2020.

Does SoniControl contain ads?

No. Google Play does not list SoniControl as containing ads.

What Android version does SoniControl require?

SoniControl runs on Android 4.1 and higher.

How large is SoniControl?

SoniControl is 7.14 MB.

Is SoniControl suitable for children?

Google Play rates the content of SoniControl as suitable for everyone.

How many times has SoniControl been installed?

Google Play lists 50,000+ installs for SoniControl.

How do people rate SoniControl?

SoniControl scores 4.24 out of 5 stars, from 231 ratings on Google Play.

Who made SoniControl?

SoniControl was developed by USTP – University of Applied Sciences St. Pölten. It is listed in the communication category on Google Play.

What are the best alternatives to SoniControl?

People looking at SoniControl also look at these communication apps: UltraSound Detector, Skewy - anti eavesdropping, Ultrasonic, Ultrasonic Cleaner, SpectralPro Analyzer.

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