OpeNoise vs AudioMoth
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
AudioMoth
Synchronize the time and location of your AudioMoth device with an acoustic chime. Ensure your device's firmware is compatible by checking its documentation.
- Acoustic chime synchronization
- Set device time
- Set device location
- Firmware compatibility check
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Set the time and location of your AudioMoth using an acoustic chime. Check the documentation of your AudioMoth firmware to confirm that it supports the use of this app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: AudioMoth at 5.0 against OpeNoise's 4.0. AudioMoth also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 86%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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.
AudioMoth holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of OpeNoise's written reviews are positive against 100% of AudioMoth's.
OpeNoise ships an update every 7 months, AudioMoth every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and July 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | OpeNoise | AudioMoth |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (4 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 85.7% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months — better | Every 11 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 0 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Arpa Piemonte | Open Conservation Technology LTD |
Customer experience
OpeNoise
AudioMoth
In-app purchases
OpeNoise
No in-app purchases
AudioMoth
No in-app purchases









