dBStation vs UMPI
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
dBStation
Explore the acoustic insulation performance of various building materials. Learn about building acoustics and how noise impacts daily life, with options to improve new or renovated spaces.
- Demonstrates acoustic insulation performance
- Highlights plasterboard and masonry systems
- Educates on building acoustics
- Explores noise impact on life
- Presents Saint-Gobain solutions
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Acoustic Performance Brought to Life dBstation is a sound demonstration tool created by Saint-Gobain to highlight the acoustic insulation performance of a range of plasterboard and masonry systems. Learn more about building acoustics and the impact that it has on your life. Noise disturbances can negatively impact our quality of life and productivity; Ranging from a loud television in a home, to a telephone ringing in the office next door. Listen to the acoustic insulation performance for different partition and construction types, and explore the options available from Saint-Gobain to improve your new building or renovation project.
UMPI
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The UMPI-FFB (Plaster and Insulation Trade Union) is the privileged technical interlocutor for contractors and craftsmen in the plaster and insulation sector. Created by "pioneering entrepreneurs" in 1947, to represent the profession within the French Building Federation, the Union aims to support professionals in the plaster and insulation trades on technology, training and promoting the profession. The UMPI-FFB represents today more than 5,400 companies carrying out the following works: plastering, partitions, ceilings, modular ceilings, doublings, thermal insulation, insulation and acoustic correction, fire protection, staff, stucco, sculpture and gypserie. The Union has published numerous tools aimed at simplifying the daily lives of entrepreneurs. With this application, you can access the Practical Sheets developed by the UMPI-FFB that deal with site preparation, interfaces with other bodies of state or applicable regulations.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: dBStation at 9.3 against UMPI's 16.4. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
dBStation ships an update every 6 months, UMPI every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and August 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | dBStation | UMPI |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | โ |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 3 months โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | โ |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.3 โ better | 16.4 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 469 MB | 44 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Saint-Gobain | UNION METIERS PLATRE ET DE L ISOLATION |
In-app purchases
dBStation
No in-app purchases
UMPI
No in-app purchases









