Comparison

Chess Audio vs Decibel Meter

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Chess Audio

Features
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Aplicación para el control del procesador de audio proporcionada por Chess Audio con conexión a través de Bluetooth, con acceso a todas las características del dispositivo Expert px1 e px2.

About

Decibel Meter

Easily measure sound levels with this accurate and intuitive tool. It displays current, maximum, and average decibel values, along with a graphical overview for quick comprehension. This utility is completely free to use.

Highlights
  • Simple and easy to use
  • Quick and accurate dB measuring
  • All-in-one meter
  • Maximum, current, and average values
  • Gauge meter display
  • Values displayed in graph
Features
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Understand the sound levels around you with a clear live meter, responsive graph, and session recording. FREE FEATURES • Live estimated sound-level readings • Current, minimum, average, and maximum values • Real-time history graph • Manual calibration offset • Recording playback PREMIUM FEATURES • Ad-free measuring • Advanced response-time options • Additional frequency modes • Automatic recording saves • Saved measurement history Decibel Meter uses your device microphone only while measuring. Phone microphone readings are estimates and are not a substitute for a calibrated professional sound-level meter or workplace safety equipment. Subscription pricing and trial availability are shown before purchase and may vary by region. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://www.devnex.nl/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.devnex.nl/privacy-policy.html

Screenshots

Chess Audio2 screens
Decibel Meter3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Chess Audio at none against Decibel Meter's 4. Chess Audio also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.4 vs 16.1). 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. Decibel Meter sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Chess Audio asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Chess Audio versus Decibel Meter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChess AudioDecibel Meter
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.6 (719 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—56.7% of reviews
Number of ratings—719 — better
Update frequency—Every 6 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.4 — better16.1
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperExpert Electronics Comercio e Fabricacao de Produtos Eletronicos LtdaDevnex

Bugs and requests

Chess Audio

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Decibel Meter

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Unable to close the app or cancel Google requests
  • Recordings not saving despite claims of free saving

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add ability to save/export recordings
  • Provide more customization options (weighting, etc.)
  • Improve stability and reduce crashes

In-app purchases

None

Chess Audio

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Decibel Meter

Subscriptions4
  • Weekly subscription3 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • Monthly Subscription$2.991 Month
  • Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$3.997 Days
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  • Half-Yearly Subscription$9.496 Months

Questions

Is Chess Audio free?
Chess Audio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Decibel Meter free?
Decibel Meter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Chess Audio or Decibel Meter have ads?
Decibel Meter shows ads; Chess Audio does not.

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