Comparison

dB meter vs FlexiCalc Editable Calculator

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

Head to head
About

dB meter

This application functions as a calibrated sound pressure level meter, measuring current, peak, average maximum, and absolute maximum decibel levels. It offers a graph histogram to visualize sound level changes and allows users to save measurements. The tool can be self-calibrated for accuracy.

Highlights
  • Measure current, peak, average max, and absolute max SPL
  • Graph histogram for SPL changes
  • Save sound measurements
  • Self-calibration feature
  • Upside down orientation
Features
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dBA Meter app well calibrated with professional noise meter tool OKTAVA 110A-PRO. Measure sound SPL level/noise: -Current average SPL level -Peak SPL level -Average maximum SPL level -Absolute maximum SPL level Graph histogram for (change in settings): -Current average SPL level -Peak SPL level Additional features: -Save measurements -Upside down orientation to easy use. To reset maximum or average maximum - just tap on it. You can self calibrate it in settings (range from -20.0dB to +20.0dB SPL)

About

FlexiCalc Editable Calculator

This app offers a dynamic calculation experience where numbers and formulas remain editable, updating results in real-time like a simplified Excel. It's ideal for financial planning, shopping calculations, loan assessments, and business analysis on a flexible canvas.

Highlights
  • Dynamic, editable calculations
  • Flexible canvas for organizing elements
  • Save and compare calculation scenarios
  • Use built-in or custom templates
  • Smart labeling for clarity
  • Cloud sync across devices
Features
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FlexiCalc combines a calculator with a free-form canvas, turning calculations into an intuitive, visual workspace like taking notes Built for scenarios requiring constant tweaking, step-by-step projection, and comparing options. Change one key number and all linked results update automatically From mortgage calculations and investment projections to shopping discounts, business quotes, and reverse calculations, handle it all on a single canvas KEY FEATURES - Live linked calculations: Continue calculating from existing results just like Excel. Edit a source number and downstream steps update automatically; inspect upstream sources and downstream uses with the reference checker - Free-form canvas: Freely drag numbers, operators, text, and full expressions anywhere. Add labels like “tax rate” or “discount” to make figures intuitive; supports mini map, two-finger zoom, and single-line formula display - Highlighted number labels: Tag numbers with “cost,” “profit,” “interest,” and more so every figure makes sense at a glance; keep key results highlighted and customize display format and precision - History management: Automatically saves every calculation with renaming, deletion, and fast switching for comparing scenarios; search by page name and number notes to retrieve past work instantly - Multi-scenario templates: Built-in templates for mortgages, loans, investments, discounts, cost, and profit; use them out of the box or save your own reusable templates - Scientific keyboard: Common scientific functions built in; long-press any function key for a concise explanation and sample usage - Currency converter: Real-time global exchange rates for multi-currency calculations, historical trend charts, extreme value stats, and handy quick-reference tables - Home Screen widgets: Add currency cards in multiple sizes to your Home Screen with customizable base currencies and display lists - Voice input: Speak numbers and operators directly to cut down on repetitive typing - Cloud sync: Keep calculations in sync across devices in real time, whether at home, in the office, or on the go APPLICATIONS - Investing & finance: Calculate compound growth, DCA returns, and deposit interest to evaluate multiple strategies side by side - Travel abroad: Convert local prices instantly during trips, track travel expenses, and monitor exchange rate trends anytime - Shopping & deals: Stack price cuts, percentage discounts, and coupons to find the exact final price - Loan & mortgage estimates: Calculate monthly payments and total interest for mortgages, auto loans, and installment plans; adjust rates to see changes immediately - Business analysis: Work out costs, profits, taxes, and gross margins, fine-tuning client quotes with live linked numbers - Engineering & surveying: Track elevation differences, cut-and-fill volumes, pipe inverts, and multi-step datum adjustments; edit baseline values and keep all connected checks accurate FlexiCalc is not just a calculation tool—it is an auto-updating calculation notebook Complex data analysis, financial planning, investment decisions, shopping comparisons, and engineering estimates all stay organized on one clear canvas Whether you are a finance enthusiast, investment analyst, student, engineer, or anyone working with numbers, FlexiCalc gives you the most natural way to calculate Download now and experience calculations where editing a number never means starting over Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

dB meter2 screens
FlexiCalc Editable Calculator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: FlexiCalc Editable Calculator at Free against dB meter's $2.99. FlexiCalc Editable Calculator also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 7 months). dB meter's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ratings volume (642 vs 26). On rating, review sentiment, 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

FlexiCalc Editable Calculator is free to download; dB meter costs $2.99 up front. FlexiCalc Editable Calculator sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. dB meter asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for dB meter against 4.5 for FlexiCalc Editable Calculator. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: dB meter has 642 ratings behind it against 26, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 84% of dB meter's written reviews are positive against 86% of FlexiCalc Editable Calculator's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

dB meter ships an update every 7 months, FlexiCalc Editable Calculator every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
dB meter versus FlexiCalc Editable Calculator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterdB meterFlexiCalc Editable Calculator
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.6 (642 ratings) — better4.5 (26 ratings)
Positive reviews84.1% of reviews86.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings642 — better26
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.1 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB73 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAnna Koynova艳君 武

Customer experience

dB meter

All ratings639 ratings
Positive91.1%
Neutral3.6%
Negative5.3%
Written reviews371 reviews
Positive84.1%
Neutral9.2%
Negative6.7%

FlexiCalc Editable Calculator

All ratings26 ratings
Positive88.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.5%
Written reviews29 reviews
Positive86.2%
Neutral10.3%
Negative3.4%

Bugs and requests

dB meter

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Measurement values fluctuate wildly
  • Saving functionality requires forced app review

Requested features

3 requests
  • Integration with Apple Health for noise exposure tracking
  • Ability to save and export measurement history
  • Automatic measurement mode triggered by noise threshold

FlexiCalc Editable Calculator

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

dB meter

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

FlexiCalc Editable Calculator

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Annual$7.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime-Lite$7.99
  • Lifetime$14.99

Questions

Is dB meter free?
dB meter costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is FlexiCalc Editable Calculator free?
FlexiCalc Editable Calculator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, dB meter or FlexiCalc Editable Calculator?
dB meter is rated higher. dB meter averages 4.6 out of 5 from 642 ratings, while FlexiCalc Editable Calculator averages 4.5 from 26 ratings.
Do dB meter or FlexiCalc Editable Calculator have ads?
Neither dB meter nor FlexiCalc Editable Calculator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, dB meter or FlexiCalc Editable Calculator?
dB meter ships an update every 7 months, and FlexiCalc Editable Calculator every 2 weeks. Most recently, dB meter was updated on October 26, 2026 and FlexiCalc Editable Calculator on October 25, 2026.

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