ICON LINK vs SoundMeter
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ICON LINK
Easily manage your smart home devices from your smartphone. This application provides a centralized platform to control various smart products, simplifying your daily routines and creating a more connected living space.
- Smart home device control
- Smartphone integration
- Centralized management
- Easy to use interface
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ICON LING easy way to create your smart life. Control the smart products in your home from your smartphone.
SoundMeter
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Measure sound levels with professional-grade accuracy. SoundMeter turns your iPhone into a powerful decibel meter with real-time dB readings, spectrum analysis, and session recording. REAL-TIME SOUND MEASUREMENT - Instant decibel (dB) readings with A, C, and Z frequency weighting - Fast and slow time weighting for different measurement needs - Live min, max, average, and peak level tracking - Color-coded safety categories based on NIOSH exposure guidelines VISUAL SOUND ANALYSIS - Beautiful arc gauge with smooth animated needle - Scrolling timeline graph showing sound levels over time - Color gradient from safe green through warning orange to danger red - Sound level reference chart comparing to everyday sounds SESSION RECORDING & HISTORY - Record measurement sessions with one tap - Review past recordings with full statistics - Timeline graph replay of recorded sessions - Organized history with date, duration, and average level PRO FEATURES (One-Time Purchase) - Spectrum Analyzer: 32-band FFT frequency visualization - Unlimited session history (free tier: 3 recordings) - CSV data export for professional reports - Calibration profiles for different environments - Threshold alerts with haptic feedback SOUND REFERENCE GUIDE - Compare your readings to common sounds (whisper to jet engine) - NIOSH safe exposure time recommendations - Understand noise risk levels for hearing protection PERFECT FOR - Workplace noise assessment and OSHA compliance - Environmental noise monitoring - Music and event sound level checking - Hearing health awareness - Classroom and office noise management - Construction site safety monitoring Built with professional audio engineering principles including IEC 61672 frequency weighting standards. While not a replacement for calibrated professional equipment, SoundMeter provides reliable relative measurements for everyday noise awareness and safety.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ICON LINK at none against SoundMeter's 3. ICON LINK also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. SoundMeter sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. ICON LINK asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | ICON LINK | SoundMeter |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (9 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 9 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 155 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | LIGHTING & EQUIPMENT PUBLIC COMPANY LIMITED | MOBILE ALCHEMY LTD |
In-app purchases
ICON LINK
No in-app purchases
SoundMeter
- Small Tip$0.99
- SoundMeter Pro$4.99
- Large Tip$4.99









