Comparison

dBMeter vs Speed Meter Pro

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

Speed Meter Pro

Features
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Speed Meter Pro is a powerful GPS-based app designed for accurate speed tracking and taxi fare calculation. Whether you're driving, walking, or managing a fleet, this tool gives you real-time insights into speed, distance, trip duration, and cost—right from your mobile device. With its smooth analog speedometer interface, the app displays your current, average, and maximum speeds in either kilometers or miles per hour. It uses advanced GPS algorithms to filter inaccurate readings, smooth transitions, and reject unrealistic speed spikes, offering precise results even in challenging signal conditions. For professional drivers and taxi operators, Speed Meter Pro includes a complete fare calculation system. You can customize your rates for the first kilometer and additional kilometers, track trips with accurate distance and time logging, and view detailed fare summaries. You can also input optional customer details like names, pickup, and drop-off locations. Speed Meter Pro supports over 100 global currencies, each with proper symbols, organized by region for quick selection. You can easily configure the app to match your local rates and preferred display settings, including light or dark themes and unit selection (km/h or mph). Designed with both personal and professional users in mind, Speed Meter Pro works offline and adapts its interface for phones and tablets in both portrait and landscape mode. It also features smart walking detection and dual speed calculation logic to ensure accurate tracking across all movement types. If you're looking for a complete speed and fare tracking solution that combines professional-grade precision with user-friendly design, Speed Meter Pro is the app for you.

Screenshots

dBMeter4 screens
Speed Meter Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: dBMeter at Free against Speed Meter Pro's $1.99. Speed Meter Pro's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (daily vs every 3 months). On 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

dBMeter is free to download; Speed Meter Pro costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

dBMeter ships an update every 3 months, Speed Meter Pro daily. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
dBMeter versus Speed Meter Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterdBMeterSpeed Meter Pro
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating3.6 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsDaily — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRamon Palacios SaezAshen Ishanka Costha

In-app purchases

None

dBMeter

No in-app purchases

None

Speed Meter Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is dBMeter free?
dBMeter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Speed Meter Pro free?
Speed Meter Pro costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do dBMeter or Speed Meter Pro have ads?
dBMeter shows ads; Speed Meter Pro does not.
Which is updated more often, dBMeter or Speed Meter Pro?
dBMeter ships an update every 3 months, and Speed Meter Pro daily. Most recently, dBMeter was updated on November 3, 2026 and Speed Meter Pro on November 8, 2026.

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