Comparison

Sound Meter HQ vs JBrowser

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

JBrowser

Features
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JBrowser turns numeric and time values from JSON APIs into a compact, customizable iPhone dashboard. The first page includes five live world clocks so you can explore the app immediately. Add your own endpoints to monitor rates, counts, temperatures, measurements, prices, or any other numeric value returned by an HTTP or HTTPS API. Features: - Five pages with up to ten sources per page - Custom tag names, symbols, data formats, and refresh intervals - Individual refresh intervals from 5 seconds to 60 minutes - Automatic discovery of common numeric fields - Manual refresh and API testing - Drag-and-drop reordering and movement between pages - Page export to Photos and import using a single QR image - TIME formatting for clock-style values - Settings stored locally on your device - No account required - Non-personalized banner advertising API availability, licensing, authentication, and rate limits are controlled by each API provider. Confirm that a provider permits your intended use before adding its endpoint. QR configurations are encoded but not encrypted; do not share QR images containing private credentials.

Screenshots

Sound Meter HQ4 screens
JBrowser1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: JBrowser at none against Sound Meter HQ's 1. JBrowser also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 4 months). Sound Meter HQ's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). On price 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. JBrowser asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sound Meter HQ ships an update every 4 months, JBrowser every 10 days. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Sound Meter HQ versus JBrowser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSound Meter HQJBrowser
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (349 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews37.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings349 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperExaMobile S.A.YUAN YU NIU

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Sound Meter HQ

One-time1
  • Remove ads$1.99
None

JBrowser

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sound Meter HQ free?
Sound Meter HQ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is JBrowser free?
JBrowser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Sound Meter HQ or JBrowser have ads?
JBrowser shows ads; Sound Meter HQ does not.
Which is updated more often, Sound Meter HQ or JBrowser?
Sound Meter HQ ships an update every 4 months, and JBrowser every 10 days. Most recently, Sound Meter HQ was updated on November 6, 2026 and JBrowser on November 6, 2026.

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