Sound Meter HQ vs HYLA
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Measure sound level
- Vibration meter
- Noise detector
- Record Min, AVG, Max levels
- Logarithmic dB graph
- Manual and auto calibration
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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 !
HYLA
Control your HYLA AREA Water Air Freshener remotely. Adjust power, customize lighting colors and speeds, and manage multiple devices for a personalized ambiance.
- Remote power on/off
- Customizable light colors
- Adjustable light speed presets
- Connect and manage multiple devices
- Personalize ambiance
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The HYLA app gives you full control of your HYLA AREA Water Air Freshener. Turn on or off the appliance and the lights. HYLA app also unlocks some additional functionalities. Select your favourite light colour or any colour combination from the menu. Choose your preferred light-changing speed from the three presents. Use the different colour combinations and present light speeds to match your current mood. The AERA app also allows you to connect multiple AERAs and switch between them.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HYLA at none against Sound Meter HQ's 1. HYLA also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Sound Meter HQ's advantage is ratings volume (346 vs 2) and review sentiment (38% vs 18%). 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
Both are free to download. Sound Meter HQ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. HYLA asks for nothing beyond the download.
HYLA holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sound Meter HQ has 346 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 38% of Sound Meter HQ's written reviews are positive against 18% of HYLA's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Sound Meter HQ ships an update every 3 months, HYLA every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Sound Meter HQ | HYLA |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (346 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 37.5% of reviews — better | 17.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 346 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ExaMobile S.A. | HYLA d.o.o. |
Customer experience
Sound Meter HQ
HYLA
In-app purchases
Sound Meter HQ
- Remove ads$1.99
HYLA
No in-app purchases
