dBMeter vs Noise Analyzer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Real-time decibel measurement
- Min, max, and average values
- Noise-time graph
- Microphone calibration
- Background operation
- CSV data export
- Timer option
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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.
Noise Analyzer
Measure and analyze ambient noise levels in real-time with this utility app. Track historical data, export reports, and gain insights into your auditory environment. Designed for professionals and curious individuals alike.
- Real-time decibel monitoring
- Historical noise tracking
- Exportable reports
- User-friendly interface
- Privacy protection
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Measure sound levels, monitor real-time decibel (dB) readings, and record audio with a simple and fast tool. Whether you're checking environmental noise, monitoring workplace sound levels, or exploring your surroundings, Decibel Meter provides real-time sound level estimates directly on your device. The app uses your device’s built-in microphone to analyze ambient sound in real time. FEATURES • Real-time decibel (dB) readings (estimated) • Live noise monitoring • Audio recording • Save and manage recordings • Calibration tools for improved consistency • Clean and intuitive interface • Fast and responsive performance IMPORTANT All measurements are based on your device’s built-in microphone and may vary depending on device conditions. For best results, use calibration and avoid blocking the microphone during measurement. GET STARTED Start monitoring and recording sound levels instantly with Decibel Meter. The app is completely free to use. Privacy Policy: https://cutt.ly/ReyMWeuQ
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Noise Analyzer at none against dBMeter's shown. Noise Analyzer also leads on review sentiment (80% vs 67%). dBMeter's advantage is ratings volume (8 vs 2) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.6 for dBMeter against 3.5 for Noise Analyzer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 2 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of dBMeter's written reviews are positive against 80% of Noise Analyzer's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | dBMeter | Noise Analyzer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.6 (8 ratings) — better | 3.5 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | 80.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ramon Palacios Saez | SERGEJ JAVORSKIJ |
Customer experience
dBMeter
Noise Analyzer
In-app purchases
dBMeter
No in-app purchases
Noise Analyzer
No in-app purchases
