Comparison

dBMeter vs Decibel dB

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

Decibel dB

Measure ambient noise and sound levels in real-time with this tool. It helps control noise pollution and protect user health by displaying decibel values numerically and graphically. Track exposure over time with NIOSH and OSHA compliant measurements.

Highlights
  • Measure noise in decibels (dB)
  • Track MIN, AVG, MAX sound levels
  • Record and export measurements
  • Overlay noise levels on photos/videos
  • NIOSH and OSHA compliant meter
Features
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Decibel Meter is an app intended for objective, real-time measurement of ambient noise and sound levels. It is intended for noise pollution control with the aim to protect the health of its users. The app displays quantitative noise level values in decibels using various measurements both in numerical and graphical form. The app also features a fully functional noise level meter to measure the user’s noise exposure over a period of time according to NIOSH and OSHA (to be chosen by the user). FEATURES: • Measure noise level in decibels (dB); • Track minimum (MIN), average (AVG) and maximum (MAX) sound levels; • Record measurement results; • Save, export and play recorded measurements; • Photos and videos with the ambient noise level overlay; • Noise level meter compliant with NIOSH and OSHA. The app was created with the purpose to prevent negative noise effects on the health of its users. Please choose from our standard subscription options below: 1-week subscription from $2.99; 1-month subscription from $5.99; 12-month subscription from $10.99. Prices may change depending on your country. Privacy policy: https://it-incubator.eu/en/privacy-policy ​​Terms of use: https://it-incubator.eu/en/terms-of-use

Screenshots

dBMeter4 screens
Decibel dB3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Decibel dB at 4.7 against dBMeter's 3.6. Decibel dB also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (684 vs 8). dBMeter's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6). On price, update cadence, 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. Decibel dB sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. dBMeter asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Decibel dB holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Decibel dB has 684 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of dBMeter's written reviews are positive against 77% of Decibel dB's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

dBMeter ships an update every 3 months, Decibel dB every 4 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
dBMeter versus Decibel dB: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterdBMeterDecibel dB
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (8 ratings)4.7 (684 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews77.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings8684 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better12.4
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRamon Palacios SaezITincubator UAB

Customer experience

dBMeter

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

Decibel dB

All ratings676 ratings
Positive95.0%
Neutral3.6%
Negative1.5%
Written reviews31 reviews
Positive77.4%
Neutral9.7%
Negative12.9%

Bugs and requests

dBMeter

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Decibel dB

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Inaccurate decibel readings in some environments
  • Occasional crashes or freezes

Requested features

2 requests
  • Ability to record and export noise measurements
  • Integration with smart home devices

In-app purchases

None

dBMeter

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Decibel dB

Subscriptions6
  • Sound Level Meter Pro7 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Weekly Access$3.997 Days
  • Decibel Meter: Pro Version7 Days trial$6.991 Month
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  • Monthly Access$6.991 Month
  • Noise Level Meter (dB) Pro7 Days trial$12.991 Year
  • Yearly Access$12.991 Year

Questions

Is dBMeter free?
dBMeter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Decibel dB free?
Decibel dB is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, dBMeter or Decibel dB?
Decibel dB is rated higher. dBMeter averages 3.6 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Decibel dB averages 4.7 from 684 ratings.
Do dBMeter or Decibel dB have ads?
dBMeter shows ads; Decibel dB does not.
Which is updated more often, dBMeter or Decibel dB?
dBMeter ships an update every 3 months, and Decibel dB every 4 months. Most recently, dBMeter was updated on November 3, 2026 and Decibel dB on November 3, 2026.

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