dBMeter vs Speed Meter Pro
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.
Speed Meter Pro
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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.
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
| Parameter | dBMeter | Speed Meter Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $1.99 |
| Rating | 3.6 (8 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Daily — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ramon Palacios Saez | Ashen Ishanka Costha |
In-app purchases
dBMeter
No in-app purchases
Speed Meter Pro
No in-app purchases
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