Edge dB vs IHNotes
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
IHNotes
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IHNotes is a mobile companion for industrial hygiene and occupational health professionals to plan, collect, and manage field samples efficiently. Designed for use in dynamic field environments, IHNotes simplifies sample tracking, equipment assignments, and exposure documentation while maintaining complete data integrity. Key Features: Field Sampling: Create and manage air, noise, and wipe samples directly from the field. Automatic Timekeeping: Record start/stop times for each sample with built-in timers and status tracking. Equipment Management: Assign, track, and verify calibration history for pumps and instruments. Site Integration: Capture location and contextual details for every sample. Role-Based Access: Secure, cloud-synced data for field, lab, and admin teams. IHNotes enables EHS teams to standardize sampling workflows, reduce manual errors, and ensure complete traceability from field collection to lab submission — all within one connected platform.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: IHNotes at every 3 weeks against Edge dB's every 7 months. 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.
Edge dB ships an update every 7 months, IHNotes every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Edge dB | IHNotes |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.3 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 66 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TSI Incorporated | Applied Particle Technology Inc. |
In-app purchases
Edge dB
No in-app purchases
IHNotes
No in-app purchases








