Sound Meter HQ vs dBTConfig
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 !
dBTConfig
This utility app assists professionals and installers in planning and configuring speaker setups. It helps calculate compatible accessories, estimate current draw, and provides practical tools for field installations, ensuring accurate and optimal system performance.
- Calculate compatible accessories
- Estimate system current draw
- Access practical installation tools
- Plan and configure speaker setups
- Ensure accurate configurations
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dBTConfig is the official companion app for dBTechnologies professionals and installers. It helps you plan and configure speaker setups with precision and ease. With dBTConfig you can: Calculate compatible accessories based on your selected speaker models Estimate total current draw for your system configuration Access practical tools to support installation and setup in the field Designed to assist both experienced technicians and newcomers, dBTConfig simplifies daily operations and ensures accurate configurations for optimal performance.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: dBTConfig at 100% against Sound Meter HQ's 38%. dBTConfig also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months). Sound Meter HQ's advantage is ratings volume (349 vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, 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. dBTConfig asks for nothing beyond the download.
dBTConfig 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 349 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of Sound Meter HQ's written reviews are positive against 100% of dBTConfig's.
Sound Meter HQ ships an update every 4 months, dBTConfig every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Sound Meter HQ | dBTConfig |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (349 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 37.5% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 349 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 2 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 | 13.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 58 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ExaMobile S.A. | AEB INDUSTRIALE SRL |
Customer experience
Sound Meter HQ
dBTConfig
In-app purchases
Sound Meter HQ
- Remove ads$1.99
dBTConfig
No in-app purchases
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