Comparison

dBMeter vs Noise Guru

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

Noise Guru

Measure sound levels with precision to understand your environment and protect your hearing. Identify loud noises, monitor noise pollution, and find quiet spaces for recording. Features include a decibel dosimeter, background noise measurement, and geo-tagged recordings.

Highlights
  • Precise sound level metering (SPL)
  • DB Dosimeter for noise exposure tracking
  • Background noise measurement
  • Noise pollution monitoring
  • Geo-tagged noise recordings
  • Unlimited recording duration
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Want to expose the absurd loudness of your pet's snoring? Need to find a quiet place to record, so your social media video doesn’t turn out to be muffled? Take control of your sound environment with ease with the ultimate tool for measuring decibels and taking control of your hearing health. With precise sound level metering, you can measure the sound pressure level (SPL) and choose your preferred display format. The app also allows you to measure pet snoring loudness and find a quiet recording spot for social media users and streams. Features: - Keep track of the noise you're exposed to with the DB Dosimeter, set acceptable noise standards and be informed if the noise level exceeds the typical threshold. - Measure noise in the background. - Monitor noise pollution with DB Dosimeter. - Overlay video with noise recordings and geo-tagged location. - Set your customized display options with video effects - Record without limits on duration. Don't risk damaging your hearing with prolonged exposure to constant daily noise. Take control of your hearing health with this app and protect your hearing for the long term. “[..] perhaps as many as 40 million adults (24 percent)—have features of their hearing test that suggest hearing loss in one or both ears from exposure to loud noise. Researchers have also estimated that as many as 17 percent of teens (ages 12 to 19) have features of their hearing test suggestive of NIHL in one or both ears” NIH report on noise-induced hearing loss, NIH Publication No. 14-4233, March 2014 Terms of Use: http://aserykh.com/decibel/terms-of-use Privacy Policy: http://aserykh.com/decibel/privacy-policy

Screenshots

dBMeter4 screens
Noise Guru4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Noise Guru at 4.6 against dBMeter's 3.6. Noise Guru also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (88% vs 67%). dBMeter's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). On price, 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Noise Guru holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Noise Guru has 362 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 88% of Noise Guru's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

dBMeter ships an update every 3 months, Noise Guru monthly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
dBMeter versus Noise Guru: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterdBMeterNoise Guru
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (8 ratings)4.6 (362 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews88.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings8362 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRamon Palacios SaezAndrei Serykh

Customer experience

dBMeter

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

Noise Guru

All ratings299 ratings
Positive91.0%
Neutral6.4%
Negative2.7%
Written reviews120 reviews
Positive88.3%
Neutral7.5%
Negative4.2%

Bugs and requests

dBMeter

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Noise Guru

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Forced to leave a review to use the app
  • Can't delete max values

Requested features

2 requests
  • Add frequency meter
  • Add option to reset max/min values

In-app purchases

None

dBMeter

No in-app purchases

None

Noise Guru

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is dBMeter free?
dBMeter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Noise Guru free?
Noise Guru is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, dBMeter or Noise Guru?
Noise Guru is rated higher. dBMeter averages 3.6 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Noise Guru averages 4.6 from 362 ratings.
Do dBMeter or Noise Guru have ads?
dBMeter shows ads; Noise Guru does not.
Which is updated more often, dBMeter or Noise Guru?
dBMeter ships an update every 3 months, and Noise Guru monthly. Most recently, dBMeter was updated on November 3, 2026 and Noise Guru on November 3, 2026.

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