# dBActive for the Optimus+ vs Edge dB

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | dBActive for the Optimus+ | Edge dB |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[3.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/edge-db/id1457605851/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **3** |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Size | 27 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cirrus Research](https://appshunter.io/developer/1145765467) | [TSI Incorporated](https://appshunter.io/developer/1146476515) |

## What reviewers say

### dBActive for the Optimus+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dbactive-for-the-optimus-plus/id1437280865)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Edge dB

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/edge-db/id1457605851)

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.

**Highlights:** Remote survey control, Real-time data summary, Bluetooth connectivity, Data export via email, Supports multiple dosimeter models

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is dBActive for the Optimus+ free?

dBActive for the Optimus+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Edge dB free?

Edge dB is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do dBActive for the Optimus+ or Edge dB have ads?

Neither dBActive for the Optimus+ nor Edge dB shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, dBActive for the Optimus+ or Edge dB?

dBActive for the Optimus+ ships an update every 3 months, and Edge dB every 7 months. Most recently, dBActive for the Optimus+ was updated on October 11, 2026 and Edge dB on October 24, 2026.

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