Comparison

dBActive for the Optimus+ vs MSA Flame Connect App

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

Head to head
About

dBActive for the Optimus+

Features
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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/

About

MSA Flame Connect App

Features
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β€œStay Connected. Work Smarter. The Flame Connect App is able to connect to the FL5000 MSIR Flame Detector for configuration and diagnostics. CONFIGURATION: Easily configure detector alarms, sensitivity, and heater settings for faster commissioning DIAGNOSTICS: Check the detector status, testing information, and event logs for peace of mind”

Screenshots

dBActive for the Optimus+4 screens
MSA Flame Connect App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: dBActive for the Optimus+ at every 3 months against MSA Flame Connect App's every 8 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

dBActive for the Optimus+ ships an update every 3 months, MSA Flame Connect App every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
dBActive for the Optimus+ versus MSA Flame Connect App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterdBActive for the Optimus+MSA Flame Connect App
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 months β€” betterEvery 8 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 β€” better13.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size27 MB38 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperCirrus ResearchMSA - The Safety Company

In-app purchases

None

dBActive for the Optimus+

No in-app purchases

None

MSA Flame Connect App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is dBActive for the Optimus+ free?
dBActive for the Optimus+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MSA Flame Connect App free?
MSA Flame Connect App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do dBActive for the Optimus+ or MSA Flame Connect App have ads?
Neither dBActive for the Optimus+ nor MSA Flame Connect App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, dBActive for the Optimus+ or MSA Flame Connect App?
dBActive for the Optimus+ ships an update every 3 months, and MSA Flame Connect App every 8 months. Most recently, dBActive for the Optimus+ was updated on October 11, 2026 and MSA Flame Connect App on October 14, 2026.

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