Comparison

dBMeter vs TPOOL

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Real-time decibel measurement
  • Min, max, and average values
  • Noise-time graph
  • Microphone calibration
  • Background operation
  • CSV data export
  • Timer option
Features
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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.

About

TPOOL

Features
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App di rilevazione tempi utilizzati per commesse e pratiche

Screenshots

dBMeter4 screens
TPOOL4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: TPOOL at none against dBMeter's shown. dBMeter's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 8 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

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

dBMeter ships an update every 3 months, TPOOL every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
dBMeter versus TPOOL: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterdBMeterTPOOL
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (7 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 8 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRamon Palacios SaezMAINDOLAB SRL

In-app purchases

None

dBMeter

No in-app purchases

None

TPOOL

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is dBMeter free?
dBMeter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TPOOL free?
TPOOL is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do dBMeter or TPOOL have ads?
dBMeter shows ads; TPOOL does not.
Which is updated more often, dBMeter or TPOOL?
dBMeter ships an update every 3 months, and TPOOL every 8 months. Most recently, dBMeter was updated on October 3, 2026 and TPOOL on October 4, 2026.

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