Comparison

OpeNoise vs UNDERSEA

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

About

UNDERSEA

Features
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The UNDERSEA app supports marine conservation by tracking small vessels in real time during Noise Clean-up events in the Adriatic Sea. It uses continuous background location monitoring to collect accurate data essential for assessing underwater noise pollution. Users are clearly notified when background tracking is active. This app engages citizens and researchers by gathering vessel movement data that supports cross-border efforts to monitor, manage, and reduce human-generated underwater noise, promoting healthier marine ecosystems. The app respects your privacy and only uses location data to support these environmental goals. Funded by the Interreg Italy–Croatia program.

Screenshots

OpeNoise4 screens
UNDERSEA2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: UNDERSEA at every 2 weeks against OpeNoise's every 7 months. On price, ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OpeNoise ships an update every 7 months, UNDERSEA every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
OpeNoise versus UNDERSEA: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOpeNoiseUNDERSEA
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews85.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAgenzia Regionale per la Protezione Ambientale del PiemonteInfordata

In-app purchases

None

OpeNoise

No in-app purchases

None

UNDERSEA

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is OpeNoise free?
OpeNoise is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is UNDERSEA free?
UNDERSEA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do OpeNoise or UNDERSEA have ads?
Neither OpeNoise nor UNDERSEA shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OpeNoise or UNDERSEA?
OpeNoise ships an update every 7 months, and UNDERSEA every 2 weeks. Most recently, OpeNoise was updated on October 13, 2026 and UNDERSEA on September 21, 2026.

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