Comparison

Decibel Meter Sound Detector vs OneControl Auto

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

Head to head
About

Decibel Meter Sound Detector

Monitor your surroundings with this decibel meter app. It measures sound levels in real-time, providing clear visual analysis and advanced filtering options. Easily share your readings for documentation or further analysis.

Highlights
  • Real-time decibel (dB) readings
  • Frequency weighting (A, B, C, Z)
  • Share measurements via various apps
  • 1/3 octave band frequency analysis
  • Display current, average, and max values
  • Advanced filter range settings
Features
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Track Environmental Noise with Ease Monitor your surroundings with this professional-grade decibel meter app, featuring clear visual noise analysis. The Decibel Meter app uses your device’s built-in microphone to measure sound levels in decibels (dB), offering real-time audio frequency (AF) and dB readings. It supports advanced filtering for frequency and dB ranges. You can easily share your measurements via Messages, Email, WhatsApp, Notes, and more for further analysis or documentation. Note: The app’s accuracy is limited by your device’s microphone capabilities and is not intended to replace professional-grade sound meters. The audible frequency range is from 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz. For additional information and comments, please contact info@ashiers.com. FEATURES: - Accurate measurements - Frequency Weighting: A, B, C, Z - Share readings via Email, Message, Notes, WhatsApp, and more - 1/3 octave band frequency analysis - 20 to 130 dB - Audible frequency range: 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz - Intuitive design - Advanced filter range with time-in/time-out settings - Display current, average, and maximum values - Display peak frequency

About

OneControl Auto

Control and monitor your trailer remotely via Bluetooth. Adjust brake settings, track tire pressure, and prevent trailer sway for a safer towing experience. Save custom profiles for different trailers and payloads.

Highlights
  • Monitor trailer tire pressure
  • Control trailer brake output
  • Prevent trailer sway
  • Create and save towing profiles
  • Real-time adjustments while towing
Features
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Manage Your Trailer from the Palm of Your Hand Take the helm and command your trailer from the palm of your hand. The OneControl Auto™ app works on iOS smartphones and makes it easy to monitor and control your trailer as you tow. Simply connect the app through Bluetooth® and control your brake controller while monitoring tire pressure and preventing trailer sway. With OneControl Auto you can make changes while towing in real-time and even create and save profiles for towing specific trailers or payloads. Compatible with CURT Tire Linc™ TPMS Monitor, Echo™ Brake Controllers & True Course Auto™ Sway Controller Tire Linc allows you to monitor your tire pressure in real time while on the road and helps you to prevent over or under-inflated tires, which can quickly lead to a dangerous blowout. CURT Echo brake controllers feature Bluetooth™ connectivity and allow you to monitor and adjust your brake level output and brake sensitivity from your smartphone. CURT True Course Auto is an automated system that prevents trailer sway when unexpected events occur, such as emergency maneuvers, high wind conditions or when tire blowouts happen. Note: Products sold separately With OneControl Auto You Can Easily: - Monitor trailer tire pressure - Control trailer brake output and sensitivity - Prevent trailer sway and avoid accidents

Screenshots

Decibel Meter Sound Detector4 screens
OneControl Auto4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Decibel Meter Sound Detector at 79% against OneControl Auto's 6%. Decibel Meter Sound Detector also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.7) and ratings volume (56K vs 818). OneControl Auto's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6). On price, update cadence, 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 Sound Detector sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. OneControl Auto asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Decibel Meter Sound Detector holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Decibel Meter Sound Detector has 56K ratings behind it against 818, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of Decibel Meter Sound Detector's written reviews are positive against 6% of OneControl Auto's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Decibel Meter Sound Detector versus OneControl Auto: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDecibel Meter Sound DetectorOneControl Auto
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (56K ratings) — better2.7 (818 ratings)
Positive reviews78.6% of reviews — better5.7% of reviews
Number of ratings56K — better818
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB183 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAshraf ThoppukadavilLippert Components, Inc.

Customer experience

Decibel Meter Sound Detector

All ratings54,030 ratings
Positive93.2%
Neutral3.7%
Negative3.1%
Written reviews426 reviews
Positive78.6%
Neutral4.5%
Negative16.9%

OneControl Auto

All ratings818 ratings
Positive41.2%
Neutral2.6%
Negative56.2%
Written reviews317 reviews
Positive5.7%
Neutral2.2%
Negative92.1%

User reviews

Decibel Meter Sound Detector

From 56K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 No bloatware
  • 👍 Quite useful
  • 👍 Excellent and useful app
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 👍 Simple, clear and accurate

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Ads block settings
  • 🐛 Inaccurate readings
  • 🐛 Not sensitive at all
  • 🐛 Dangerously inaccurate
  • 🐛 Unable to record continuously

OneControl Auto

From 818 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Works as expected
  • 🚀 Brakes work well
  • 🤖 Bluetooth connectivity

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent Bluetooth disconnections
  • 🔒 Privacy concerns with location permissions
  • 🔌 Compatibility issues with older devices
  • 🤯 Confusing and buggy app
  • ⚠️ Dangerous braking issues

Bugs and requests

Decibel Meter Sound Detector

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Analyze feature is broken
  • Analyze feature has backwards time axis
  • Repeatedly prompts to paste from clipboard
  • Freezes after a few seconds of use

Requested features

7 requests
  • Ability to name or add notes to recordings
  • Option to specify microphone to use
  • Ability to stop and start new recordings without closing app
  • Landscape mode
  • Calibration against professional equipment
Show 2 more
  • Audible alarm for reaching set decibel level
  • Display full date and time on recordings

OneControl Auto

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App freezes on location permissions screen
  • Brakes locking up unexpectedly
  • App unable to connect to Bluetooth device

Requested features

3 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Improved Bluetooth stability
  • Ability to use old app

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Decibel Meter Sound Detector

One-time6
  • Decibel Meter$1.99
  • Decibel Meter Premium$4.99
  • Decibel Meter$4.99
Show 3 more
  • Decibel Meter$9.99
  • Decibel Meter$19.99
  • Decibel Meter$29.99
None

OneControl Auto

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Decibel Meter Sound Detector free?
Decibel Meter Sound Detector is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is OneControl Auto free?
OneControl Auto is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Decibel Meter Sound Detector or OneControl Auto?
Decibel Meter Sound Detector is rated higher. Decibel Meter Sound Detector averages 4.7 out of 5 from 56K ratings, while OneControl Auto averages 2.7 from 818 ratings.
Do Decibel Meter Sound Detector or OneControl Auto have ads?
Neither Decibel Meter Sound Detector nor OneControl Auto shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Decibel Meter Sound Detector or OneControl Auto?
Decibel Meter Sound Detector ships an update every 5 weeks, and OneControl Auto every 5 weeks. Most recently, Decibel Meter Sound Detector was updated on November 6, 2026 and OneControl Auto on November 3, 2026.

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