Comparison

Qute vs Decibel Meter Noise Detector

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

Head to head
About

Qute

This app allows users to manage and track collections for cultural organizations. It enables quick lookups of object information and current locations, and facilitates recording object movements directly from a mobile device.

Highlights
  • Scan barcodes or enter accession numbers
  • Lookup object information
  • Find object locations
  • Record new object locations
  • Save draft movement records
  • Real-time location authority queries
Features
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Qute is the mobile companion of Qi for Movement Control of collection objects and adding content. Qi is the web-based, SPECTRUM compliant, Universal Content and Collections Management System for Museums, Archives, Libraries, Performing Art and other cultural organisations. With Qute you can scan a barcode or enter an accession number, in order to lookup essential object information and find out the current location of any object in your collection. You can then enter a new location from your location authority (queried in real time) directly on your iPhone or iPad and save a draft movement to Qi, for later review and approval once back at your desk. Qute dramatically speeds up your collection management movement control, by just letting you walk around your collection with your iPhone/iPad and create movement records as you go. This is just the beginning for Qute. Future releases will add Condition Checking and Conservation Reporting, which you will be able to carry out directly on your iPhone/iPad. ----- Contact Keepthinking to join the over 50 organisations worldwide using Qi and Qute to manage and publish their museum, archive and library collections.

About

Decibel Meter Noise Detector

This tool measures ambient noise levels in decibels (dB) in real-time. It allows users to record audio, capture photos with decibel data, and view historical noise level changes. Reports can be generated and exported for reference.

Highlights
  • Real-time decibel detection
  • Audio recording with peak decibel marking
  • Multimedia evidence collection with watermarks
  • Real-time chart display of noise changes
  • Historical decibel record viewing
  • Data detection report export
Features
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The decibel tester is a professional noise decibel detection software, also known as a decibel measuring instrument, decibel meter, noise detector, etc. It can help you detect the decibel (dB) of the surrounding environment in real time, allowing you to understand the noise situation of the surrounding environment at any time, easily measure the current noise level of the environment, record the decibel change value, capture the surrounding environment, and record the noise. Easy to operate and convenient to use. [Functional Features]: 1. Real time decibel detection: Measure the decibel value (dB) of the current environment's noise, synchronously record audio and mark the peak decibel value, and save the generated timestamp record. 2. Multimedia evidence collection: Record decibel data watermarks during photo and video evidence collection, with a complete and traceable evidence chain, and support for adding evidence collection information such as geographic location and time. 3. Real time chart display: The chart displays real-time changes in noise decibels and provides reference for noise standards. 4. Historical record viewing: Record the decibel level of each detected noise, making it convenient for you to view the detection history. 5. Test result export: One click generation of data detection report, supports exporting and saving to local. Usage tips: The values obtained by the decibel meter are for user reference and simple recording only. The noise value results come from the user's native mobile phone microphone, and the microphone of mobile devices has certain limitations in recording, so obtaining values cannot replace professional noise instruments. Subscription instructions: 1. Subscription period: $4.99/continuous package week 2. 24 hours before the VIP privilege expires, the iTunes account will be automatically charged and the renewal fee will be determined. 3. Cancel automatic renewal: To cancel automatic renewal, please manually turn off the automatic renewal function in iTunes/Apple ID settings management 24 hours before expiration. If the subscription is not closed at least 24 hours before expiration, it will be automatically renewed. 4. If a free trial period is provided, any unused portion will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription for the publication (if applicable) 6. Privacy Policy: https://kdocs.cn/l/cjjUHF3PasYx 7. Terms of Use: https://kdocs.cn/l/ctTWFaRQzgWf

Screenshots

Qute4 screens
Decibel Meter Noise Detector4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Qute at none against Decibel Meter Noise Detector's 3. Qute also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). Decibel Meter Noise Detector's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 4 months). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Decibel Meter Noise Detector sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Qute asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Qute ships an update every 4 months, Decibel Meter Noise Detector every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Qute versus Decibel Meter Noise Detector: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQuteDecibel Meter Noise Detector
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKeepthinking LimitedShenzhen MC Jisu Technology Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

Qute

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Decibel Meter Noise Detector

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Qute

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Decibel Meter Noise Detector

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Member3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • One year membership3 Days trial$45.001 Year
One-time1
  • Life member$19.99

Questions

Is Qute free?
Qute is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Decibel Meter Noise Detector free?
Decibel Meter Noise Detector is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Qute or Decibel Meter Noise Detector have ads?
Neither Qute nor Decibel Meter Noise Detector shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Qute or Decibel Meter Noise Detector?
Qute ships an update every 4 months, and Decibel Meter Noise Detector every 5 weeks. Most recently, Qute was updated on October 16, 2026 and Decibel Meter Noise Detector on October 24, 2026.

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