dB vs dBMeter
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
dB
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Using dB-Tester, you can control the recording, reading, deleting and other functions of the meter via bluetooth connection. The parameters such as the noise value returned by the meter can be drawn into a curve, so that the user can directly see the variation trend of the parameters. The alarm function can alert the user, accurate and practical.
dBMeter
This application precisely measures sound intensity in real time using your device's microphone. It displays minimum, maximum, and average decibel levels, offers a noise-time graph, and allows for microphone calibration. The tool is ideal for monitoring ambient noise in various environments and exporting data for analysis.
- Real-time decibel measurement
- Min, max, and average values
- Noise-time graph
- Microphone calibration
- Background operation
- CSV data export
- Timer option
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dBMeter is a powerful and precise noise level meter (decibel meter) that measures sound intensity in real time using your iPhone’s microphone. - Main features • Real-time sound level measurement (dB). • Displays min, max, and average values. • Noise-time graph for detailed analysis. • Microphone calibration for accurate readings. • Works in background or screen-off mode. • CSV export for reports and data analysis. • Timer option. • Light and dark themes. • Optimized for iPhone and iPad. - Ideal for: • Monitoring ambient noise at home, work, or events. • Checking traffic, music, or machinery noise levels. • Musicians, engineers, teachers, and professionals. - Reliable, simple, and accurate — monitor your sound environment anywhere.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: dB at none against dBMeter's shown. dB also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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.
dB ships an update every 3 weeks, dBMeter every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | dB | dBMeter |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 3.4 (7 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 66.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 7 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shenzhen Jumaoyuan Science and Technology Co., Ltd. | Ramon Palacios Saez |
In-app purchases
dB
No in-app purchases
dBMeter
No in-app purchases
