OpeNoise vs dBMeter
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
OpeNoise
This application measures real-time sound pressure levels, displaying minimum and maximum values. It offers advanced analysis like third octave and FFT, with options to save data, calibrate, and share measurements with a community. Note: it is not intended for professional use.
- Real-time A-weighted sound pressure level measurement
- Minimum and maximum level tracking
- Third octave and FFT analysis
- Data saving in text file
- Calibration functionality
- Measurements displayed on a map
- Community sharing of calibration and measurements
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OpeNoise is a real-time noise level meter. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS: - Real-time A-weighted sound pressure level measurement - Minimum and maximum level - Third octave and FFT analysis - Data saving in text file - Calibration - Displaying measurements on a map - Metadata compilation - Sharing calibration and measurements with the OpeNoise community TERM OF USE This app is not intended for professional use, it does not necessarily guarantee an accurate noise measurement. Since each device has a different response to noise, a comparison with a professional noise level meter in the measurement dynamic range is required. The utilization of the app requires adequate technical knowledge and skill; an extemporary measurement might not be correct. The calibrations and measurements sent to the OpeNoise community will be used for statistical purposes only and cannot be used in any way to verify compliance with legal limits. CREDITS Developers: Arpa Piemonte (Regional Agency for the Protection of the Environment of Piedmont - Italy - www.arpa.piemonte.it). The code is open source under GNU v.2 license or later, the code is on GitHub: https://github.com/Arpapiemonte/ KEYWORDS noise level meter, level, sound, noise, measure, measurement, dB, db, dBA, dB(A), decibel
dBMeter
This application precisely measures sound intensity in real time using your device's microphone. It displays minimum, maximum, and average decibel levels, offers a noise-time graph, and allows for microphone calibration. The tool is ideal for monitoring ambient noise in various environments and exporting data for analysis.
- Real-time decibel measurement
- Min, max, and average values
- Noise-time graph
- Microphone calibration
- Background operation
- CSV data export
- Timer option
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dBMeter is a powerful and precise noise level meter (decibel meter) that measures sound intensity in real time using your iPhone’s microphone. - Main features • Real-time sound level measurement (dB). • Displays min, max, and average values. • Noise-time graph for detailed analysis. • Microphone calibration for accurate readings. • Works in background or screen-off mode. • CSV export for reports and data analysis. • Timer option. • Light and dark themes. • Optimized for iPhone and iPad. - Ideal for: • Monitoring ambient noise at home, work, or events. • Checking traffic, music, or machinery noise levels. • Musicians, engineers, teachers, and professionals. - Reliable, simple, and accurate — monitor your sound environment anywhere.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: OpeNoise at 4.0 against dBMeter's 3.4. OpeNoise also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (86% vs 67%). dBMeter's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 7 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
OpeNoise holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 7 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of OpeNoise's written reviews are positive against 67% of dBMeter's.
OpeNoise ships an update every 7 months, dBMeter every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | OpeNoise | dBMeter |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (4 ratings) — better | 3.4 (7 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 85.7% of reviews — better | 66.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 7 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Arpa Piemonte | Ramon Palacios Saez |
Customer experience
OpeNoise
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In-app purchases
OpeNoise
No in-app purchases
dBMeter
No in-app purchases









