Comparison

dBMeter vs dBPocket Digital Decibel Meter

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

dBPocket Digital Decibel Meter

Transform your device into a professional sound level meter to measure ambient noise and audio levels. Analyze sound spectrums, detect environmental noise, and even conduct hearing tests. Capture evidence of noise pollution with photo and video overlays.

Highlights
  • Digital sound level meter
  • Sound spectrum analyzer
  • Environmental noise detection
  • Noise complaint recording
  • Clinical hearing test
  • Noise exposure monitoring
Features
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Turn your iPhone into a digital sound level meter is the easiest solution to reading surrounding noises and sound levels. It's cheaper and gives as high accuracy as traditional SPL meter devices. (1) Setting up home theater or studio mixer by calibrating speaker easily. (2) Check noise pollution at home, at work, at public places or during concert events. (3) Make noise complaints by capturing photos/videos with noise level overlay. (4) Take QuickSIN hearing test, commonly used at clinics. OUR KEY FEATURES: SOUND SPECTRUM ANALYZER > Analyse audio spectrum > dB range from 30dBA to 130dBA > Frequency range from 20Hz to 20,000 Hz. > Make recordings and export to audio files or CSV ENVIRONMENTAL NOISE DETECTOR > General environment noise detector > Musical instruments sound detector > Carpentry tool noise detector MAKE NOISE COMPLAINTS > Take photos or video with real-time DB measure overlay > Save to iPhone or share to Apple or Google Maps CLINICAL HEARING TEST > QuickSIN test to check hearing ability > Store last test results DOSIMETER FOR HEARING PROTECTION > Check noise exposure over time > NIOSH, OSHA standards under CDC SUBSCRIPTION PLANS: > Monthly subscription: 3 day free trial then $12.99 > 6-month subscription : $39.99 Information about the auto-renewal of subscription: Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. The cost depends on the selected plan. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of the free trial will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription. Privacy Policy: http://astraler.com/privacy-policy Terms of Use: http://astraler.com/terms

Screenshots

dBMeter4 screens
dBPocket Digital Decibel Meter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: dBPocket Digital Decibel Meter at 4.6 against dBMeter's 3.6. dBPocket Digital Decibel Meter also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (130 vs 8). dBMeter's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and review sentiment (67% vs 50%). On price 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. dBPocket Digital Decibel Meter sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. dBMeter asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

dBPocket Digital Decibel Meter holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: dBPocket Digital Decibel Meter has 130 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of dBMeter's written reviews are positive against 50% of dBPocket Digital Decibel Meter's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
dBMeter versus dBPocket Digital Decibel Meter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterdBMeterdBPocket Digital Decibel Meter
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (8 ratings)4.6 (130 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings8130 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better14.1
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRamon Palacios SaezKain Suite Pte. Ltd.

Customer experience

dBMeter

All ratings7 ratings
Positive57.1%
Neutral14.3%
Negative28.6%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral16.7%
Negative16.7%

dBPocket Digital Decibel Meter

All ratings129 ratings
Positive91.5%
Neutral3.9%
Negative4.7%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

dBMeter

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

dBPocket Digital Decibel Meter

Subscriptions2
  • dBPocket Premium - monthly$12.991 Month
  • dBPocket Premium - 6 months3 Days trial$39.996 Months

Questions

Is dBMeter free?
dBMeter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is dBPocket Digital Decibel Meter free?
dBPocket Digital Decibel Meter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, dBMeter or dBPocket Digital Decibel Meter?
dBPocket Digital Decibel Meter is rated higher. dBMeter averages 3.6 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while dBPocket Digital Decibel Meter averages 4.6 from 130 ratings.
Do dBMeter or dBPocket Digital Decibel Meter have ads?
dBMeter shows ads; dBPocket Digital Decibel Meter does not.

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