# Decibel Meter Sound Detector vs BePresent

The clearest difference is ads: Decibel Meter Sound Detector at none against BePresent's shown. Decibel Meter Sound Detector also leads on review sentiment (79% vs 69%) and device support (3 vs 1). BePresent's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 5 weeks) and chart position (#40 vs unranked). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Decibel Meter Sound Detector sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and BePresent sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

BePresent holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 56K and 72K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 79% of Decibel Meter Sound Detector's written reviews are positive against 69% of BePresent's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Decibel Meter Sound Detector ships an update every 5 weeks, BePresent every 5 days. Both last shipped on November 12, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Decibel Meter Sound Detector | BePresent |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (56K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/decibel-meter-sound-detector/id1254994873/reviews) | **[4.8 (72K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bepresent-screen-time-control/id1644737181/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 56K | **72K** |
| Positive reviews | **78.7% of reviews** | 68.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#40** |
| Size | 20 MB | 107 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ashraf Thoppukadavil](https://appshunter.io/developer/1254994872) | [Screen Detox Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1644737183) |

## What reviewers say

### Decibel Meter Sound Detector

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/decibel-meter-sound-detector/id1254994873)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Decibel Meter | $1.99 | one-time |
| Decibel Meter Premium | $4.99 | one-time |
| Decibel Meter | $4.99 | one-time |
| Decibel Meter | $9.99 | one-time |
| Decibel Meter | $19.99 | one-time |
| Decibel Meter | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


### BePresent

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bepresent-screen-time-control/id1644737181)

**Currently charting:** #40 Top Grossing · Productivity, #62 Top Free · Productivity (US App Store)

This app helps you reduce screen time through app blocking, gamification, and real-life rewards. It offers individual and group sessions, goal setting with monetary stakes, and leaderboards to motivate users. Earn points redeemable for wellness services by limiting phone usage.

**Highlights:** App blocking sessions (individual, group, BEAST MODE), Set daily goals and build streaks, Monetary stakes for commitment, Weekly leaderboards and friend challenges, Earn real-life rewards, Hourly scrolling awareness reminders, Time tracking and daily reports

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Monthly (1-Week Free Trial) | $14.99 | per month |
| Annual (1-Week Free Trial) | $24.99 | per year |
| BePresent Pro (Annual) | $24.99 | per year |
| BePresent Pro (Annual) | $29.99 | per year |
| Annual (3-Day Free Trial) | $59.99 | per year |
| Annual (30-day Trial) | $59.99 | per year |
| Annual (1-Week Free Trial) | $59.99 | per year |
| Annual (2-week Free Trial) | $59.99 | per year |
| BePresent Pro Family (iCloud) | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Helps reduce screen time
- 👍 Gamification and rewards system
- 🤝 Ability to compete with friends
- 🕰️ Provides helpful notifications and reminders
- 💡 Innovative approach to tackling phone addiction

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent screen time tracking
- 🔒 Inability to selectively block apps
- 💰 Paywall for advanced features
- 🤖 Condescending and passive-aggressive notifications
- 🔧 Buggy and glitchy performance

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing and crashing issues
- Inaccurate screen time reporting
- Inability to restore purchases
- Persistent app blocking even after uninstallation
- Setup process getting stuck on permissions

**Requested features**

- Allow selective app blocking
- Exclude certain apps from screen time tracking
- More customization options for notifications
- Expand to iPad and other devices
- Improve overall stability and reliability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Decibel Meter Sound Detector free?

Decibel Meter Sound Detector is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is BePresent free?

BePresent is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Decibel Meter Sound Detector or BePresent?

BePresent is rated higher. Decibel Meter Sound Detector averages 4.7 out of 5 from 56K ratings, while BePresent averages 4.8 from 72K ratings.

### Do Decibel Meter Sound Detector or BePresent have ads?

BePresent shows ads; Decibel Meter Sound Detector does not.

### Which is updated more often, Decibel Meter Sound Detector or BePresent?

Decibel Meter Sound Detector ships an update every 5 weeks, and BePresent every 5 days. Most recently, Decibel Meter Sound Detector was updated on November 12, 2026 and BePresent on November 12, 2026.

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