Comparison

Sound Meter HQ vs D

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Sound Meter HQ

This application measures noise and sound levels using your device's microphone. It displays results in decibels on a logarithmic graph and allows for calibration to ensure accuracy. You can record minimum, average, and maximum sound levels.

Highlights
  • Measure sound level
  • Vibration meter
  • Noise detector
  • Record Min, AVG, Max levels
  • Logarithmic dB graph
  • Manual and auto calibration
Features
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Sound Meter - smart tool-app to measure noise and sound level or measurement of sound pressure level (SPL) in decibels (dB). To get precise measurements, we recommend, before start using, make app calibration: settings -> calibration (automatic or manual). This application use the built-in microphone in your smartphone or tablet and results of measurements are shown in the chart. Sound meter includes the following features: - measure of sound level, vibration meter, noise detector - record of: minimum (Min), average (AVG), maximum (Max) sound level - logarithmic graph of sound level in decibels (dB) - calibration tool - two modes: manual and auto calibration - ability to stop and record the results of measurements at any time Enjoy with Sound Meter !

About

D

Features
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La App D-Lock permite gestionar los accesos a las viviendas o personas en alquiler, con ésta app en su terminal móvil podrá gestionar todas las cerraduras electrónicas de Dislock Sistemas con un uso sencillo y práctico.

Screenshots

Sound Meter HQ4 screens
D4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: D at none against Sound Meter HQ's 1. On price, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Sound Meter HQ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. D asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sound Meter HQ ships an update every 4 months, D every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Sound Meter HQ versus D: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSound Meter HQD
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (349 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews37.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings349 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperExaMobile S.A.Dislock Sistemas S.L.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Sound Meter HQ

One-time1
  • Remove ads$1.99
None

D

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sound Meter HQ free?
Sound Meter HQ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is D free?
D is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Sound Meter HQ or D have ads?
Neither Sound Meter HQ nor D shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sound Meter HQ or D?
Sound Meter HQ ships an update every 4 months, and D every 3 months. Most recently, Sound Meter HQ was updated on November 6, 2026 and D on November 3, 2026.

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