# Focus Mate 2 vs Sound Meter (SPL meter)

The clearest difference is price: Sound Meter (SPL meter) at $0.99 against Focus Mate 2's $24.99. Sound Meter (SPL meter) also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). Focus Mate 2's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On review sentiment, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Focus Mate 2 costs $24.99 and Sound Meter (SPL meter) $0.99 up front. Sound Meter (SPL meter) sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Focus Mate 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Focus Mate 2 ships an update every 5 weeks, Sound Meter (SPL meter) every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Focus Mate 2 | Sound Meter (SPL meter) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $24.99 | **$0.99** |
| Rating | **[3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-mate-2/id1052820959/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1** | — |
| Positive reviews | **33.3% of reviews** | 28.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 3 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alex Forey](https://appshunter.io/developer/918107900) | [庆鸿 林](https://appshunter.io/developer/1558629938) |

## What reviewers say

### Focus Mate 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-mate-2/id1052820959)

Control lighting consoles like ETC EOS or HES Hog 4 using voice commands from your Apple Watch. Dictate full sentences to manage channels, groups, and presets, with a basic keypad remote also available for iPhone.

**Highlights:** Voice control for lighting consoles, Apple Watch integration, Supports ETC EOS and HES Hog 4, Dictate full sentences, Basic iPhone keypad remote, Control presets, palettes, and cues

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Sound Meter (SPL meter)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sound-meter-spl-meter/id1558634102)

This utility app uses your device's microphone to measure ambient noise levels in decibels. It displays readings with graphical representations and provides historical data like minimum, average, and maximum values. Calibration options are available for different devices.

**Highlights:** Measures noise in decibels (dB), Displays decibel readings on a gauge, Shows current, min, avg, and max dB values, Graphs decibel levels over time, Tracks elapsed time of measurements, Allows device-specific decibel calibration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Access | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Focus Mate 2 free?

Focus Mate 2 costs $24.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Sound Meter (SPL meter) free?

Sound Meter (SPL meter) costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Do Focus Mate 2 or Sound Meter (SPL meter) have ads?

Sound Meter (SPL meter) shows ads; Focus Mate 2 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Focus Mate 2 or Sound Meter (SPL meter)?

Focus Mate 2 ships an update every 5 weeks, and Sound Meter (SPL meter) every 6 weeks. Most recently, Focus Mate 2 was updated on November 2, 2026 and Sound Meter (SPL meter) on November 3, 2026.

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