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.
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.
- 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
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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
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.
- Monitor trailer tire pressure
- Control trailer brake output
- Prevent trailer sway
- Create and save towing profiles
- Real-time adjustments while towing
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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
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Decibel Meter Sound Detector sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. OneControl Auto asks for nothing beyond the download.
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.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Decibel Meter Sound Detector | OneControl Auto |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (56K ratings) — better | 2.7 (818 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 78.6% of reviews — better | 5.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 56K — better | 818 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 183 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ashraf Thoppukadavil | Lippert Components, Inc. |
Customer experience
Decibel Meter Sound Detector
OneControl Auto
User reviews
Decibel Meter Sound Detector
From 56K App Store ratingsWhat 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 ratingsWhat 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
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- 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
Decibel Meter Sound Detector
- Decibel Meter$1.99
- Decibel Meter Premium$4.99
- Decibel Meter$4.99
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- Decibel Meter$9.99
- Decibel Meter$19.99
- Decibel Meter$29.99
OneControl Auto
No in-app purchases
Questions
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