Comparison

Radar Toolkit vs Decibel Meter

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

Head to head
About

Radar Toolkit

This app allows users to test Radar's location data infrastructure, including geofences, places, and trip tracking. It enables foreground testing and background notifications for various location events. A Radar account is required to use the service.

Highlights
  • Foreground testing of location events
  • Background notifications for events
  • Test Geofences, Places, Regions, Beacons
  • Monitor Trip Tracking and Fraud detection
  • View state and events in real-time
Features
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Use the Radar Toolkit app to test Radar. See state and events for Geofences, Places, Regions, Beacons, Trip Tracking, and Fraud in the foreground. Receive notifications for events in the background. Radar is the leading geofencing platform. You must have a Radar account to use this app. Visit our web site to learn more. -- This app uses background location sparingly to test Radar. Continued use of background location may decrease battery life.

About

Decibel Meter

Features
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Decibel Meter is an accurate, honest sound level meter for iPhone. Measure noise in decibels with A-weighted dBA readings that are free and on by default, calibrated per iPhone model, typically within ±3 dB of a professional meter. No ads, no account, no data collected. Whether you need to check noise from a loud neighbor, measure sound at a concert, see how loud your workplace is, or check how loud the nursery gets, Decibel Meter gives you a fast, honest answer. ACCURATE OUT OF THE BOX • Real-time decibel readings with a smooth, easy-to-read gauge • A-weighted (dBA) measurement free and on by default, matched to human hearing • Calibrated per iPhone model, with a free calibration trim to match a reference meter • Honest accuracy: typically within ±3 dB of a professional sound level meter • Clear warnings when a reading can't be trusted (like an uncalibrated headset mic) EVERYTHING ON ONE SCREEN • Live dB level, Peak, Min, and true Leq average • Rolling time chart of your measurement • Color-coded loudness zones from quiet to dangerous, with haptic feedback • Plain-language references: whisper, conversation, traffic, concert, jet takeoff PROTECT YOUR HEARING (PRO) • NIOSH and OSHA noise dose tracking: see the % of your daily safe exposure • Safe listening time: know how long you can stay before it's too loud • 8-hour TWA projection for workplace-style awareness ANALYZE SOUND LIKE A PRO (PRO) • Real-time frequency spectrum analyzer with 1/3-octave bands (25 Hz to 16 kHz) • A, C, and Z frequency weighting (dBA, dBC, dBZ) • Standard Fast, Slow, and Impulse time weightings SAVE, EXPORT, SHARE • Save snapshots of any measurement with one long press (3 free, unlimited with Pro) • Unlimited history and CSV export with Pro • Share readings as clean images (watermark-free with Pro) BUILT FOR iPHONE • Live Activity and Dynamic Island show levels while you multitask • Home and Lock Screen widget with your last reading • Control Center control (iOS 18+) and Siri Shortcuts ("What's the sound level?") • Full VoiceOver accessibility, dark mode, and iPad support PRIVATE BY DESIGN • No data collected. Ever. • Sound is analyzed live and never recorded, stored, or sent anywhere • No account, no ads, no tracking FREE VS PRO The core meter is free forever: accurate dBA measurement, Fast response, live chart, stats, and 3 saved snapshots. Decibel Meter Pro unlocks C and Z weighting, Slow and Impulse response, NIOSH/OSHA noise dose, the frequency spectrum analyzer, unlimited history, CSV export, and watermark-free sharing. Pro is available as a weekly or yearly subscription, or a one-time lifetime purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Note: iPhone microphones are not certified measurement instruments. Decibel Meter is designed for awareness and everyday measurement, not regulatory compliance. Privacy Policy: https://apphaze.com/decibelmeter/privacy Terms of Use: https://apphaze.com/decibelmeter/terms

Screenshots

Radar Toolkit3 screens
Decibel Meter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Radar Toolkit at none against Decibel Meter's 3. Radar Toolkit also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 26.0). 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 sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Radar Toolkit asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Radar Toolkit versus Decibel Meter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRadar ToolkitDecibel Meter
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (11 ratings) — better
Number of ratings11 — better
Update frequencyMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS14.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRadar Labs, Inc.Apphaze

In-app purchases

None

Radar Toolkit

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Decibel Meter

Subscriptions2
  • Decibel Meter$4.997 Days
  • Decibel Meter7 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Decibel Meter Pro$49.99

Questions

Is Radar Toolkit free?
Radar Toolkit is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Decibel Meter free?
Decibel Meter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Radar Toolkit or Decibel Meter have ads?
Neither Radar Toolkit nor Decibel Meter shows ads.

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