# Decibel Meter Sound Detector vs G

The clearest difference is rating: Decibel Meter Sound Detector at 4.7 against G's 3.7. Decibel Meter Sound Detector also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (56K vs 3). G's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 5 weeks). On price there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Decibel Meter Sound Detector sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. G asks for nothing beyond the download.

Decibel Meter Sound Detector holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Decibel Meter Sound Detector has 56K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Decibel Meter Sound Detector ships an update every 5 weeks, G every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Decibel Meter Sound Detector | G |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (56K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/decibel-meter-sound-detector/id1254994873/reviews)** | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/g-force-meter-plus-accelerometer/id6760181285/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **56K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 78.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 20 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Ashraf Thoppukadavil](https://appshunter.io/developer/1254994872) | [Kyu-Hee Jang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1587578867) |

## 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


### G

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/g-force-meter-plus-accelerometer/id6760181285)

Measure real-time G-forces on three axes with a precision crosshair display. Track peak G, acceleration history, and impact forces. Ideal for car performance, roller coasters, aviation, and physics experiments.

**Highlights:** 3-axis G-force tracking, Precision crosshair display, Peak G detection, Real-time chart recording, G-force level guide, Adjustable sensitivity

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Decibel Meter Sound Detector free?

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

### Is G free?

G is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

Decibel Meter Sound Detector is rated higher. Decibel Meter Sound Detector averages 4.7 out of 5 from 56K ratings, while G averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

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

G shows ads; Decibel Meter Sound Detector does not.

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

Decibel Meter Sound Detector ships an update every 5 weeks, and G every 4 days. Most recently, Decibel Meter Sound Detector was updated on October 24, 2026 and G on October 24, 2026.

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