Comparison

Edge dB vs IHNotes

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Remote survey control
  • Real-time data summary
  • Bluetooth connectivity
  • Data export via email
  • Supports multiple dosimeter models
Features
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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.

About

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.

Screenshots

Edge dB4 screens
IHNotes4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Edge dB versus IHNotes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEdge dBIHNotes
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB66 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTSI IncorporatedApplied Particle Technology Inc.

In-app purchases

None

Edge dB

No in-app purchases

None

IHNotes

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Edge dB free?
Edge dB is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is IHNotes free?
IHNotes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Edge dB or IHNotes have ads?
Neither Edge dB nor IHNotes shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Edge dB or IHNotes?
Edge dB ships an update every 7 months, and IHNotes every 3 weeks. Most recently, Edge dB was updated on September 25, 2026 and IHNotes on September 18, 2026.

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