dBActive for the Optimus+ vs Edge dB
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
dBActive for the Optimus+
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The Cirrus dBActive app supports all Optimus+ sound level meters and connects to the instrument via Bluetooth. The application allows for live data to be viewed, meaning you can leave the instrument in potentially dangerous environments without putting yourself at risk. It also allows for previous measurement data to be viewed, as well as the ability to stop and start measurements from a remote location. The Optimus+ instruments measure all noise parameters simultaneously, including average sound level, maximum sound level, and octave band filters. Features include: - View live measurement data from the instrument - Start and stop measurements - View previous measurement data - Change instrument settings and measurement parameters dBActive is compatible with all Optimus+ variants. Find more information about the Optimus+ at https://cirrusresearch.com/products/sound-level-meters/
Edge dB
This app allows occupational health and safety professionals to remotely manage noise dosimeters. It enables setup, starting, stopping surveys, and real-time data viewing via Bluetooth. Data summaries can be easily shared via email.
- Remote survey control
- Real-time data summary
- Bluetooth connectivity
- Data export via email
- Supports multiple dosimeter models
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The TSI Edge dB App supports the Edge 4P, 7, 8, and 8M noise dosimeters for Occupational Health and Safety professionals. The Edge dB App enables you to set up, start, and stop noise dosimeter surveys, view the current survey data summary of any noise dosimeter in range in real-time at any time, and send data summary information via email. The Edge dB App connects to the Edge dosimeter through Bluetooth Low Energy connectivity.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: dBActive for the Optimus+ at every 3 months against Edge dB's every 7 months. dBActive for the Optimus+ also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
dBActive for the Optimus+ ships an update every 3 months, Edge dB every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | dBActive for the Optimus+ | Edge dB |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 3.3 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Cirrus Research | TSI Incorporated |
In-app purchases
dBActive for the Optimus+
No in-app purchases
Edge dB
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is dBActive for the Optimus+ free?
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Do dBActive for the Optimus+ or Edge dB have ads?
Which is updated more often, dBActive for the Optimus+ or Edge dB?
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