dBActive for the Optimus+ vs Specifi
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/
Specifi
This workforce management app helps field workers track time, manage work orders, and clock in/out at job sites. It offers automated location-based clock-in notifications to streamline timesheet management for field service operations.
- Time tracking
- Work order management
- Location-based clock-in
- Automated notifications
- Timesheet management
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Specifi is a workforce management application that enables field workers to track time, manage work orders, and clock in/out at job sites. The app provides automated location-based clock-in notifications when workers arrive at assigned work locations, streamlining timesheet management for field service operations.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Specifi at every 6 days against dBActive for the Optimus+'s every 3 months. dBActive for the Optimus+'s advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.0). 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, Specifi every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | dBActive for the Optimus+ | Specifi |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Cirrus Research | Matthew Booth |
In-app purchases
dBActive for the Optimus+
No in-app purchases
Specifi
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is dBActive for the Optimus+ free?
Is Specifi free?
Do dBActive for the Optimus+ or Specifi have ads?
Which is updated more often, dBActive for the Optimus+ or Specifi?
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