nSwitch vs dB Meter
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
nSwitch
Control network-enabled power socket strips remotely via the internet. Manage multiple socket strips with individual access and connection data. Supports Anel-Elektronik socket strips with more to come.
- Internet-controlled socket strip management
- Individual socket control
- Directory for multiple socket strips
- Supports Anel-Elektronik devices
- Easy to use interface
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For some time there are network-controlled power socket strips available that allow to switch on/off individual sockets via the Internet. nSwitch allows an easy control of these socket strips. Several socket strips are stored in a directory, each with their own access and connection data . known issues: timeout message when app s returning from background on phone unlock Socket strips of Anel-Elektronik are already supported, more to come with future updates.
dB Meter
Instantly measure sound levels with a real-time analog gauge. Analyze noise with average, peak, and time-averaged readings. Features include low-frequency indication and on-device calibration for accuracy. Works offline without internet.
- Real-time dB sound level measurement
- Live min/average/peak readout
- LAeq and LCeq time-averaged readings
- Low-frequency indicator
- Analog display
- On-device calibration
- Offline functionality
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Measure noise levels instantly - no setup needed. Point your iPhone at any sound source and see the decibel level in real time on a clean analog gauge. Perfect for concerts, restaurants, offices, nurseries, and noisy neighbors. FEATURES - Real-time dB sound level measurement - Live min / average / peak readout - LAeq and LCeq time-averaged readings (A and C weighting) - Low-frequency indicator (LCeq minus LAeq) for bass-heavy noise - Clean, easy-to-read analog display - On-device calibration for better accuracy - Works offline - no internet needed GO PRO - RTA spectrum analyzer - Peak hold - Full measurement history - Export & share readings (PDF, CSV, image) Built for musicians, contractors, teachers, and parents.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: dB Meter at Free against nSwitch's $1.99. dB Meter also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 5 weeks). nSwitch's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On ads and device support 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
dB Meter is free to download; nSwitch costs $1.99 up front. dB Meter sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. nSwitch asks for nothing beyond the download.
nSwitch ships an update every 5 weeks, dB Meter every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | nSwitch | dB Meter |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | — | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tino Schindel | Michael Borison |
Customer experience
nSwitch
dB Meter
In-app purchases
nSwitch
No in-app purchases
dB Meter
- dBMeter Pro$4.99
