Comparison

Decibel vs Latch

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

Head to head
About

Decibel

Transform your device into a professional sound level meter and audio analyzer. Measure ambient noise, monitor decibel levels, and visualize sound frequencies in real time. It also offers advanced sleep tracking with sound recognition to identify disruptions.

Highlights
  • Real-time decibel (dB) sound level monitoring
  • Integrated Spectrum Analyzer (FFT, spectrogram)
  • Sleep tracking with sound recognition
  • Noise exposure data export to Health app
  • Add sound level overlays to photos/videos
  • Save, export, and playback sound measurements
Features
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Decibel turns your device into a powerful sound level meter without any extra hardware. Measure ambient noise in real time, monitor sound levels (dB), and explore frequencies with the built-in Spectrum Analyzer. Capture reliable sound and noise data wherever you are. Designed for casual users, audio enthusiasts, and sound engineers, Decibel works as a portable sound meter for quick sound checks or deeper audio analysis. Use it to easily check noise levels, test room acoustics, monitor workplace noise, or fine-tune audio equipment. Decibel has various advanced features, including saving and exporting noise measurement data, live sound level overlays for photos and videos, and exporting data to the Health app to track noise exposure over time. “The best way to meter sound levels” — AppAdvice SLEEP TRACKING AND SOUND RECOGNITION Decibel’s sleep tracking and smart sound recognition help you understand your sleep environment and nighttime noise. While sleep tracking is active, the app can detect common sleep sounds such as snoring, coughing, talking, and other household or environmental noise that may affect sleep quality. Each detected sound appears on a detailed sleep timeline, so you can see exactly when disruptions occurred and play back the related audio. This makes it easier to identify snoring patterns, sleep disturbances, and noise events that impact your rest. All sleep sound recognition and audio analysis are performed entirely on your device using advanced on-device machine learning. Recordings stay private, are processed locally, and never leave your device. KEY FEATURES - Visualize ambient sound levels and decibel (dB) readings in real time - Sync with the Health app to track and export noise exposure data - Add live sound level overlays to photos and videos - Save sound measurements with location data and custom labels - Record, store, export, and play back sound measurements - Export sound and noise data in CSV or audio formats SPECTRUM ANALYZER - Integrated Spectrum Analyzer with FFT and spectrogram modes - Multiple FFT sizes up to 16,384 points with selectable window functions - Flexible visualization modes and graph styles - Octave Band Real-Time Analyzer (RTA) for detailed frequency analysis EXTERNAL MICROPHONES AND CALIBRATION - Support for external microphones - Calibrate connected microphones directly in the app - Create and manage custom profiles for different microphones REPORTING AND EXPORT - Generate detailed noise measurement reports, including LAeq values - Batch export multiple measurements in supported formats Decibel app is not a replacement for professional devices and should be used for personal purposes only. By using this app, you acknowledge and agree that the developers and publishers are not liable for any decisions made based on the information provided by the app. SUBSCRIPTIONS Decibel offers optional subscriptions that unlock advanced tools and ongoing feature enhancements. With a subscription, you get access to an expanding set of professional Spectrum Analyzer features, advanced sound level weighting modes, and continued updates for compatibility with new devices and hardware. Subscriptions also include support for external microphones, unlimited saving and exporting of measurements, batch export tools, and audio and video exports with sound level overlays. Payment will be charged to your Apple account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or disable auto-renewal at any time in your Apple ID account settings. By downloading and using the app, you agree to the following: Terms of Use: https://www.iubenda.com/terms-and-conditions/94359518 Privacy Policy: https://www.iubenda.com/privacy-policy/94359518 Disclaimer: http://dbmeterpro.com/disclaimer.html Questions or feedback? Contact us at support@decibelpro.app

About

Latch

Features
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Latch is the all-in-one app for everyone who lives or works in a strata-managed building - residents, managers, concierges, and on-site staff. One login, one home screen, every task you used to chase across email, phone calls, and printed notices. FOR RESIDENTS - Book the gym, party room, guest suite, or service elevator in seconds. - See real-time package alerts the moment your delivery is logged at the front desk. - Submit service requests with photos. Track status from "received" to "fixed". - Read every building notice in one feed. No more missed AGM agendas. - Register a guest, request a parking pass, or update your contact info from your phone. - Pay strata fees, amenity bookings, and move-in deposits in-app. FOR MANAGERS - Dashboard with live KPIs across your full portfolio: open work orders, pending requests, packages awaiting pickup, today's access events, and revenue. - Filter by building or by date range. Click any KPI to drill into the underlying records. - Send broadcast notices targeted at a single building or a whole portfolio. - Approve service requests and dispatch them to internal staff or external providers. - Run inspections with structured forms and photo evidence. - Manage your team: invite concierges and employees, set custom roles, and control which buildings each member can access. FOR CONCIERGES AND STAFF - Log packages with a single barcode scan and notify the resident automatically. - Issue parking infractions and access-control passes from the front desk. - Triage service requests: answer it, raise a work order, or route to the marketplace. - Use the on-site SOPs library to handle anything from a leaky pipe at 2am to a difficult tenant complaint. BUILT-IN AI ASSISTANT Ask Lia - the Latch building assistant - anything about your property. "How many packages are waiting pickup?" "List parking infractions issued this week." "Open service requests in 4th & MacDonald." Lia answers in seconds with actionable lists and CSV export. PRIVACY AND SECURITY - Single sign-on for managers across multiple buildings. - Role-based access. Residents only see their own building, staff only see what they need. - Data is hosted in Canada. Latch never sells or shares user data. - Push notifications are opt-in. REQUIREMENTS A Latch account is required. Accounts are created by the property manager. If your building uses Latch and you have not yet been invited, ask your strata council or property manager.

Screenshots

Decibel4 screens
Latch4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Latch at none against Decibel's 10. Latch also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months). Decibel's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). 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 sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Latch asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Decibel ships an update every 2 months, Latch every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Decibel versus Latch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDecibelLatch
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (36K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews65.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings36K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVlad PolyanskiyBLSM Systems Inc.

Bugs and requests

Decibel

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes or freezes during use
  • Subscription issues and unwanted charges
  • Microphone compatibility problems

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add option to set noise level alerts
  • Improve geolocation and recording features
  • Allow audio playback while using the app
  • Provide more calibration options

Latch

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Decibel

Subscriptions5
  • Premium Mode3 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • Premium Plus7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Premium Mode3 Days trial$7.991 Month
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  • Premium Mode Subscription$9.991 Month
  • Premium Mode7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time5
  • dB Meter Pro$4.99
  • Noise Dosimeter Pro$9.99
  • Decibel Meter Pro$19.99
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  • Spectrum Analyzer Pack$24.99
  • dB Meter Premium Pack$49.99
None

Latch

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Decibel free?
Decibel is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Latch free?
Latch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Decibel or Latch have ads?
Neither Decibel nor Latch shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Decibel or Latch?
Decibel ships an update every 2 months, and Latch every 9 days. Most recently, Decibel was updated on November 8, 2026 and Latch on October 31, 2026.

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