Comparison

Decibel X PRO vs SmartAlign

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

Head to head
About

Decibel X PRO

This application transforms your device into a professional sound level meter, offering precise dBA and dBC measurements. It features advanced analysis tools like frequency spectrum analysis and data export, making it ideal for audio professionals and anyone interested in sound environments.

Highlights
  • Professional sound level meter
  • dBA and dBC measurements
  • Frequency spectrum analysis (FFT, BAR graphs)
  • Data logging and export (PNG, CSV)
  • Apple Watch support
  • Health App integration
  • Dosimeter with NIOSH, OSHA standards
Features
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"Decibel X" is the leading noise meter app on the market, which has highly reliable, pre-calibrated measurements and supports dBA, dBC. Our success lies at the intersection of expertise in sound communication, listening to our dear users, and our vision to build a great product. Our app turns your iOS device into a professional sound level meter, precisely measures the sound pressure level (SPL) all around you. While this pro tool mainly aids audio experts or workers prone to noise pollution, it can also add more fun and protect your hearing. Have you ever wondered how quiet your surroundings are or how loud is a rock concert or football match? "Decibel X" will help you answer all of those. WHAT MAKE IT GREAT AND STAND OUT FROM OTHER APPS: - Trusted accuracy: the app is tested and pre calibrated for all Apple devices. The precision is matching with real SPL devices - Apple Watch support: see noise level right from your wrist - Health App integration: export noise levels directly into Health app. - Frequency weighting filters: ITU-R 468, A, B, C, Z - Powerful, smart history data management: + Recording data can be saved into a list of history records for future access and analysis + Each record can be exported as hi-res PNG graph or CSV text via sharing services + iCloud support which synchronize all history records across your Apple devices + Fullscreen mode to give overview the whole history of an record - Dosimeter with NIOSH, OSHA standards - FFT and BAR graphs to display real time FFT. Those are very useful for frequency analysis and musical tests. Real time predominant frequency is also displayed. - WAVE graph with 2 display modes: Rolling & Buffer - InstaDecibel to capture your dB report overlaid on photos and easily shared via popular social networks (Facebook, Instagram, Messages, etc.). - Support both Portrait and Landscape layouts - Beautiful, intuitive and carefully crafted UI design - Optimized for iOS 11 OTHER GREAT FEATURES: - Standard time weightings (Response Time): SLOW (500 milliseconds) and FAST (200 milliseconds) - Trimming calibration from -15 dB to 15 dB - Standard measurement range from 30 dBA up to 130 dBA - HISTO graph for plotted history of the recorded values - Real time scale level chart - Display Current, Average/Leq, and Max values with both nice and clear digital and analog layouts - Quick reference text to help you compare with real-life examples - "Keep Device Stay Awake" option for long duration recording - Reset and clear current recording at any time - Tap on Max value to reset at any time - Pause/Resume the tool at any time NOTES: - Please do not expect a quiet room reading will be 0 dBA. The range 30-130 dBA is the standard usable range and an average quiet room will be about 30 dBA. - Although all devices are pre-calibrated, custom calibration is suggested for serious purposes requiring higher precision and accuracy. You will need a real external device or calibrated sound meter as a reference, then adjust the trimming calibration until the reading matches with the reference. * Choose from different subscription options. Our standard subscription options are: 1-month Subscription 1-year Subscription * Subscription payments will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of your purchase and upon commencement of each renewal term. Subscription with a free trial period will automatically renew to a paid subscription. You can cancel your subscription or free trial in the iTunes settings at least 24-hours before the end of the free trial period. The cancellation will take effect the day after the last day of the current subscription period and you will be downgraded to the free service. * Please note: any unused portion of a free trial period (if offered) will be forfeited when you purchase a premium subscription during the free trial period. * Privacy Policy: http://www.skypaw.com/decibelx/privacy_policy.html * EULA: http://www.skypaw.com/decibelx/terms.html

About

SmartAlign

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- An APP only use for Digital Projection DP-Control Software.

Screenshots

Decibel X PRO4 screens
SmartAlign2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: SmartAlign at Free against Decibel X PRO's $69.99. SmartAlign also leads on iOS requirement (13 vs 17.0). Decibel X PRO's advantage is device support. On in-app purchases 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

SmartAlign is free to download; Decibel X PRO costs $69.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Decibel X PRO versus SmartAlign: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDecibel X PROSmartAlign
Price$69.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (6.9K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews74.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings6.9K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNo—
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better—
Requires iOS17.013 — better
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSkyPaw Co., LimitedDelta Electronics, Inc.

Bugs and requests

Decibel X PRO

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes on launch after recent update
  • Inability to open app on iPhone 6S and newer devices
  • Incorrect or unreadable data display on iPad

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add video recording with live dB overlay
  • Improve readability of frequency scale
  • Include dBC measurements
  • Add alarm for exceeding noise thresholds
  • Provide more detailed documentation and support
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  • Improve cloud/iCloud sync and data management

SmartAlign

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Decibel X PRO

No in-app purchases

None

SmartAlign

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Decibel X PRO free?
Decibel X PRO costs $69.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is SmartAlign free?
SmartAlign is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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