Comparison

Decibel Meter vs 指南针

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

指南针

This utility app uses your phone's magnetometer to indicate direction, helping you find north and navigate unfamiliar places. It combines digital compass features with map and GPS navigation for easy exploration.

Highlights
  • Digital compass
  • Direction indication
  • Map integration
  • GPS navigation
  • Outdoor activity assistance
  • Location finding
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顺驰指南针App是一种利用手机磁力计指示方向的应用。它可以帮助你确认北方向,让你在陌生地点或户外活动中不迷失方向。结合了手机的磁力计和罗盘功能,帮助你在未知地点迅速找到正确方向。通过数字指南针,你可以准确地了解自己所面向的方向,而集成的地图和GPS导航功能则使你更加轻松地导航到目的地。无论是在城市中探索还是在户外活动,这款App都能帮助你在不迷失方向的前提下畅享探险乐趣。 订阅: 1、 用户只有在通过付费订阅后才可以无限次使用指南针罗盘,去除广告等功能; 2、订阅费用会在用户确认购买时从 iTunes 账户扣除,分别是¥298/年、¥198/季、¥68/月; 用户协议:https://docs.qq.com/doc/DY3JmcVpWV292V3BE 隐私政策:https://docs.qq.com/doc/DU1hZaE1VZ29GS0tT

Screenshots

Decibel Meter4 screens
指南针3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Decibel Meter at 907 against 指南针's 3. Decibel Meter also leads on device support. On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Both are free to download. Decibel Meter sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and 指南针 sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Decibel Meter against 4.3 for 指南针. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Decibel Meter has 907 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Decibel Meter versus 指南针: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDecibel Meter指南针
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (907 ratings)4.3 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews56.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings907 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsYes—
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — better—
Requires iOS1313.0
Further details — not scored
Size107 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer文波 曾雅琼 王

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

指南针

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
3 purchases

指南针

One-time3
  • 月费会员$9.99
  • 季费会员$29.99
  • 年费会员$39.99

Questions

Is Decibel Meter free?
Decibel Meter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 指南针 free?
指南针 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Decibel Meter or 指南针?
指南针 is rated higher. Decibel Meter averages 4.3 out of 5 from 907 ratings, while 指南针 averages 4.3 from 3 ratings.

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