Comparison

dBLink for the doseBadge⁵ vs Speech Practice

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

Head to head
About

dBLink for the doseBadge⁵

Wirelessly control and configure noise measurement devices. View live and stored data, and set up custom measurement parameters to meet occupational noise standards.

Highlights
  • Wireless control of multiple noise dosimeters
  • Start, stop, and pause measurements
  • Configure scheduled measurement timers
  • Set up integrators, peak channels, and SPL Max
  • View live mid-shift readings
  • Display stored measurement data
Features
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The Cirrus dBLink App supports the doseBadge⁵ Noise Dosimeters and allows measurements to be controlled and configured wirelessly. Measurement data can be viewed live (mid-shift readings) and all stored measurements can be displayed. doseBadge⁵ instruments can be configured to meet any occupational noise standard with pre-set or custom integrators available. Features include: - Control multiple doseBadge⁵ noise dosimeters wirelessly - Start, Stop & Pause measurements - Configure & enable scheduled measurement timers - Configure integrators, peak channels and SPL Max values - View live measurements (Mid-Shift Readings) - View stored measurements The dBLink App is compatible with the CR:120A doseBadge⁵ Noise Dosimeter. Find more information about the doseBadge⁵ at www.cirrusresearch.co.uk/dosebadge5

About

Speech Practice

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Practice your speeches with intelligent text-to-speech playback. Speech Practice reads your text aloud segment by segment, then pauses so you can repeat and perfect your delivery. Features: - Automatic pause after each sentence or paragraph for rehearsal - Adjustable speech rate to match your pace - Navigate forward or backward between segments - Tap any segment to jump directly to it - Progress tracking shows your position in the speech - Save and organize multiple speeches - Dark mode support Voice Options: - iOS voices work offline on your device - Microsoft Azure neural voices for natural-sounding speech (requires your own API key) - TartuNLP for high-quality Estonian language support Perfect for preparing presentations, memorizing scripts, practicing language learning, or rehearsing any spoken content.

Screenshots

dBLink for the doseBadge⁵4 screens
Speech Practice4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Speech Practice at every 2 days against dBLink for the doseBadge⁵'s every 9 months. dBLink for the doseBadge⁵'s advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

dBLink for the doseBadge⁵ ships an update every 9 months, Speech Practice every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
dBLink for the doseBadge⁵ versus Speech Practice: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterdBLink for the doseBadge⁵Speech Practice
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCirrus ResearchTEST AND REST OU

In-app purchases

None

dBLink for the doseBadge⁵

No in-app purchases

None

Speech Practice

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is dBLink for the doseBadge⁵ free?
dBLink for the doseBadge⁵ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Speech Practice free?
Speech Practice is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do dBLink for the doseBadge⁵ or Speech Practice have ads?
Neither dBLink for the doseBadge⁵ nor Speech Practice shows ads.
Which is updated more often, dBLink for the doseBadge⁵ or Speech Practice?
dBLink for the doseBadge⁵ ships an update every 9 months, and Speech Practice every 2 days. Most recently, dBLink for the doseBadge⁵ was updated on September 16, 2026 and Speech Practice on October 31, 2026.

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