Sound Meter HQ vs Renault Radio Code
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 !
Renault Radio Code
This app helps you recover your Renault car radio's four-digit security code after a battery disconnection. It guides you through finding your radio's unit serial number and then provides instructions on how to input the recovered code using your car's radio controls.
- Radio code recovery
- Unit serial number input
- Step-by-step code entry guides
- Multiple input methods supported
- Quick and easy code retrieval
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After the battery was disconnected, your Renault radio is protected by a four digit code. You'll need to re-enter the radio security code. If you've lost Renault radio code, you can recover it quickly and easily with this app. You need step by step: * Remove the stereo from the dashboard. * See the unit serial number.(Unit serial number = 1 letter and 3 digit) EX:V248, F578 ... * Input serial number to this app. Input Code Guide: 1. With a Steering Wheel Remote Control: Press the [ ¬] button then rotate the thumb wheel for 1st digit Press the [ ¬] button then rotate the thumb wheel for 2nd digit Press the [ ¬] button then rotate the thumb wheel for 3rd digit Press the [ ¬] button then rotate the thumb wheel for 4th digit Shown on screen if code correct, press and hold the [ ¬] button to store the code (10 seconds) 2. With Preset Buttons On Radio: Press 1 Button repeatedly for 1st digit to be displayed Press 2 Button repeatedly for 2nd digit to be displayed Press 3 Button repeatedly for 3rd digit to be displayed Press 4 Button repeatedly for 4th digit to be displayed Press and HOLD Preset button 6 (or 5) to store your code (10 seconds) 3. With the Stalk Control: Press switch on the CD radio. When CD will display 0 0 0 0. Rotate the thumb wheel for the 1st digit. Next press the bottom button to move on. Rotate the thumb wheel for the 2nd digit. Next press the bottom button to move on. Rotate the thumb wheel for the 3rd digit. Next press the bottom button to move on. Rotate the thumb wheel for the 4th digit. Next press & hold the bottom button button to finish. *Please note this app is not officially recognized by Renault & Dacia *
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Renault Radio Code at 84% against Sound Meter HQ's 38%. Renault Radio Code also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Sound Meter HQ's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (349 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 and Renault Radio Code sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Sound Meter HQ holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sound Meter HQ has 349 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 84% of Renault Radio Code'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 4 months, Renault Radio Code every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Sound Meter HQ | Renault Radio Code |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (349 ratings) — better | 3.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 37.5% of reviews | 84.1% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 349 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 13.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 23 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ExaMobile S.A. | Ali Goktas |
Customer experience
Sound Meter HQ
Renault Radio Code
In-app purchases
Sound Meter HQ
- Remove ads$1.99
Renault Radio Code
- Radio Code$9.99
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