Comparison

dBMeter vs LeakGuard

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

LeakGuard

Features
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Instantly check if your passwords appeared in known data breaches without ever sending your password anywhere. LeakGuard uses k-anonymity technology to check your passwords against over 800 million known breach records. Only the first 5 characters of a scrambled hash ever leave your device. Your actual password stays on your iPhone. Always. HOW IT WORKS 1. Enter any password 2. LeakGuard computes a partial fingerprint on-device 3. Only 5 characters of that fingerprint are sent to the breach database 4. Your result comes back in seconds — safe or compromised Your password is never transmitted. Not even close. BREACH CHECKER • Check any password against 800M+ known breach records • Instant results in under 3 seconds • Full offline privacy — nothing sensitive leaves your device • Free: 5 checks per day PASSWORD GENERATOR • Cryptographically secure generation via SecRandomCopyBytes • Custom length (8–64 characters), symbols, numbers, mixed case • Presets: Standard, Memorable, Wi-Fi, PIN, Apple ID • Excludes ambiguous characters (0, O, l, 1, I) for readability STRENGTH METER • Real-time scoring from 0–100 • Detects sequential patterns, repeated characters, and common passwords • Checklist: see exactly what makes a password weak or strong CHECK HISTORY • Stores only a cryptographic hash — never plaintext • See which passwords were safe vs. compromised over time • Fully local: no cloud sync, no server storage COMING SOON: EMAIL BREACH MONITORING • Check if your email addresses appeared in known data breaches • Get notified when new breaches are discovered • Sign up inside the app to be notified at launch PRIVACY FIRST LeakGuard was built around one principle: your secrets never leave your device. We use the industry-standard k-anonymity model from Have I Been Pwned — the same technology trusted by millions worldwide and built into Apple's Password Manager. • No account required • No data stored on any server • No third-party analytics with personal data • An open privacy model you can verify yourself LEAKGUARD PRO Upgrade to Pro and remove all limits: • Unlimited password checks per day • Advanced generator with all presets • Full history with strength scores • Home screen and Lock Screen widgets • Priority access to Email Breach Monitoring at launch Privacy Policy: https://bejewled-hell-727.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-LeakGuard-3bc397b59a3d801eafc7d5352ff6b369 End User License Agreement (EULA): https://bejewled-hell-727.notion.site/End-User-License-Agreement-EULA-LeakGuard-APP-3bc397b59a3d8095b385c0108d9d03c5

Screenshots

dBMeter4 screens
LeakGuard4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: dBMeter at none against LeakGuard's 2. dBMeter also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 26). LeakGuard's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 months). On price 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. LeakGuard sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. dBMeter asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

dBMeter ships an update every 3 months, LeakGuard every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
dBMeter versus LeakGuard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterdBMeterLeakGuard
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS12.0 — better26
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB71 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRamon Palacios SaezYousef Abu Sallamah

In-app purchases

None

dBMeter

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

LeakGuard

Subscriptions2
  • LeakGuard Pro$1.991 Month
  • LeakGuard Pro$9.991 Year

Questions

Is dBMeter free?
dBMeter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LeakGuard free?
LeakGuard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do dBMeter or LeakGuard have ads?
dBMeter shows ads; LeakGuard does not.
Which is updated more often, dBMeter or LeakGuard?
dBMeter ships an update every 3 months, and LeakGuard every 4 days. Most recently, dBMeter was updated on October 20, 2026 and LeakGuard on October 24, 2026.

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