Comparison

Decibel Meter vs SignalScope Basic 2020

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

Head to head
About

Decibel Meter

Transform your phone into a professional-grade decibel meter for real-time noise detection. Features advanced algorithms, noise visualization, and recording capabilities for comprehensive sound analysis.

Highlights
  • Military-grade algorithm
  • Professional GB weighted detection
  • Noise recording
  • Noise classification system
  • AI ambient noise visualization
  • Noise dosimeter
Features
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The decibel meter 3 is shocking! This time, your mobile phone is a professional decibel testing instrument that can provide you with noise detection anytime, anywhere. Decibel Meter 3 Features: - Brand new military-grade algorithm - Brand new UI page design - Brand new noise rendering animation - Brand new professional-level GB weighted detection engine - Brand new noise recording capability - New professional-grade noise classification system - Brand new AI real-time ambient noise source visualization engine - Brand new noise dosimeter we continue to pay attention to your health More features will be launched in subsequent versions, so stay tuned! *Note: Although we provide high-precision algorithms, due to the limitations of hardware specifications of mobile devices such as mobile phones, it cannot completely replace professional equipment. The data is for reference only. Get subscription content: 1. Pure and ad-free 2. The decibel test is more sensitive and accurate 3. Free access to all toolkits *Our standard subscription options are: Provide continuous subscription after VIP free trial, VIP continuous weekly subscription, VIP continuous monthly subscription, and VIP continuous subscription annual subscription options. During the subscription period, you can permanently say goodbye to the interruption of advertisements; the decibel test is more sensitive and accurate; all toolkits are used for free; the priority experience of more functions is obtained. * Subscription fees will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase and at the beginning of each renewal cycle. Subscriptions that include a free trial period will automatically renew to a paid subscription. You can cancel your subscription or free trial in iTunes settings at least 24 hours before the end of the free trial period. Cancellation of subscription will take effect after the last day of the current subscription period. Once the cancellation of subscription takes effect, your subscription service rights will become invalid. Privacy Policy: ttps://pages.flycricket.io/fen-bei-ce-shi-yi/privacy.html User Agreement: https://pages.flycricket.io/fen-bei-ce-shi-yi/terms.html

About

SignalScope Basic 2020

This app provides essential tools for engineers, students, and hobbyists to analyze acoustics, audio, and electronics. It offers features like oscilloscopes, FFT analyzers, and spectrograms for detailed signal measurement and calibration.

Highlights
  • Signal analysis from audio input
  • Engineering unit assignment and calibration
  • Support for digital accelerometers and microphones
  • Frequency response correction
  • Adjustable audio sample rates
  • Data saving to CSV, TXT, and MAT files
  • Oscilloscope, FFT, Spectrogram, and XY Plotter tools
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NOTE: This app is no longer recommended for purchase. SignalScope X version 13+ offers perpetual license options as well as subscriptions. SignalScope Basic 2020 offers a basic tool set to meet your measurement and analysis needs as an engineer, consultant, educator, student, researcher, or savvy hobbyist in areas such as acoustics (sound and vibration), audio, electronics, and electroacoustics. Features: - Analyze signals coming from the Mac or iOS device’s current audio input device. - Assign engineering units to your input signals and calibrate external transducers for accurate measurements. - Assign input channel units and sensitivities for individual USB Audio devices. - Direct support for Digiducer digital accelerometers and 485B39 USB ICP signal conditioner from The Modal Shop. - Direct support for miniDSP UMIK-1 measurement microphone and EARS headphone/IEM measurement system. - Nominal acoustic sensitivities included for iPhone and iPad built-in microphones, voltage sensitivities for headset input (including the Lightning-to-headset adapter included with recent iPhone models) - Manually switch between available audio input sources. - Load microphone frequency response data (FRD) and apply frequency response correction (FRC) to FFT-based measurements. - Manually adjust audio sample rates, even up to 192 kHz, depending on input hardware. - Save acquired measurement data to CSV, tab-delimited ASCII text, or MAT files. - Save high-resolution analyzer display images to PDF files. - Retrieve your data files from your device via Files (iCloud Drive), iTunes File Sharing, or through a web browser on another device. Files may also be opened in other compatible apps (e.g. Mail, Notes, Numbers, Dropbox, etc). Basic Tools: - Oscilloscope - Basic oscilloscope and triggering functions. - FFT Analyzer - Spectrum analyzer with user-settable frequency limits and basic triggering - 2D Real-time Spectrogram Analyzer - XY Plotter - Create Lissajous curves on your Mac, iPhone, or iPad. Learn more about SignalScope Basic 2020 at FaberAcoustical.com. SignalScope Basic 2020 will receive major upgrades, consistent with those available in the SignalScope X Basic Tool Set subscription, through calendar year 2021, after which it will receive maintenance updates for a limited time. It can be used indefinitely thereafter on a compatible version of iOS.

Screenshots

Decibel Meter4 screens
SignalScope Basic 20204 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Decibel Meter at Free against SignalScope Basic 2020's $59.99. Decibel Meter also leads on ratings volume (907 vs 1) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). SignalScope Basic 2020's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 57%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.3). On device support and iOS requirement 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

Decibel Meter is free to download; SignalScope Basic 2020 costs $59.99 up front. Decibel Meter sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. SignalScope Basic 2020 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SignalScope Basic 2020 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Decibel Meter has 907 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of Decibel Meter's written reviews are positive against 100% of SignalScope Basic 2020's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Decibel Meter ships an update every 2 weeks, SignalScope Basic 2020 every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Decibel Meter versus SignalScope Basic 2020: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDecibel MeterSignalScope Basic 2020
PriceFree — better$59.99
Rating4.3 (907 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews56.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings907 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS13 — better13.2
Further details — not scored
Size107 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer文波 曾Faber Acoustical, LLC

Customer experience

Decibel Meter

All ratings905 ratings
Positive83.0%
Neutral7.6%
Negative9.4%
Written reviews88 reviews
Positive56.8%
Neutral5.7%
Negative37.5%

SignalScope Basic 2020

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Decibel Meter

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Decibel readings capped at 90 dB
  • Displaying incorrect address information
  • Crashing or freezing on launch
  • Showing 70 dB in a completely silent room

Requested features

3 requests
  • Landscape mode for iPad
  • Ability to detect sounds above 90 dB
  • Option to disable ads or switch to a paid version

SignalScope Basic 2020

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Decibel Meter

Subscriptions6
  • Free trail then subscribe3 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • 分贝测试仪专业版2 variants$2.993 Months
  • 分贝仪专业版3 Days trial$2.997 Days
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  • 分贝测试仪专业版$4.496 Months
  • Pro Monthly Subscription3 Days trial$5.491 Month
  • 分贝测试仪专业版$25.991 Year
One-time2
  • Remove advertisement$0.99
  • 终身尊享权益$29.99
None

SignalScope Basic 2020

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Decibel Meter free?
Decibel Meter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SignalScope Basic 2020 free?
SignalScope Basic 2020 costs $59.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Decibel Meter or SignalScope Basic 2020?
SignalScope Basic 2020 is rated higher. Decibel Meter averages 4.3 out of 5 from 907 ratings, while SignalScope Basic 2020 averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Decibel Meter or SignalScope Basic 2020 have ads?
Decibel Meter shows ads; SignalScope Basic 2020 does not.
Which is updated more often, Decibel Meter or SignalScope Basic 2020?
Decibel Meter ships an update every 2 weeks, and SignalScope Basic 2020 every 6 weeks. Most recently, Decibel Meter was updated on November 6, 2026 and SignalScope Basic 2020 on November 3, 2026.

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