Spectrolite vs Decibel Meter
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Spectrolite
This app visualizes sound in real-time using various spectrogram types. Explore detailed audio data with intuitive touch controls and adjustable parameters. An optional purchase unlocks advanced measurement tools.
- Real-time spectrogram visualization
- Constant-Q, linear, and mel frequency scales
- Full human hearing frequency range
- Intuitive touch panning and zooming
- Adjustable gain, Q, and other parameters
- Pro version: grids, scales, spectrum view, tap-to-measure
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Spectrolite visualizes sound as spectrograms in real time. Spectrolite supports constant-Q spectrograms, which use a logarithmic frequency scale for a display where musical notes are evenly spaced. Spectrograms based on linear and mel frequency scales are also supported. The display covers the full frequency range of human hearing. Intuitive touch panning and zooming lets you dive in and explore the spectrograms in detail. Gain, Q, and other parameters can be adjusted in real time and instantly apply to the display of past signals as well as future ones. The Pro in-app purchase adds grids and scales for time, frequency, and amplitude, as well as a spectrum view and a tap-to-measure function. This expands Spectrolite into an audio measurement tool that you can use to measure frequencies, musical pitches, amplitudes, and durations.
Decibel Meter
Transform your device into a professional sound detector with detailed visual analysis. This app measures environmental noise levels using your smartphone's microphone and displays results on a chart. It's designed for personal use and offers accurate sound level measurements.
- Environmental noise tracking
- Professional grade sound detector
- Detailed visual analysis
- Integrated Spectrum Analyzer
- Calibrated with professional dB meter
- Uses built-in microphone
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Track environmental noise around you with this easy-to-use decibel meter app. Decibel Meter app will transform your device into a professional grade sound detector with detailed visual analysis. Decibel Meter is full of features sound level meter with exclusive accuracy of measurements and integrated Spectrum Analyzer. Calibrated with professional dB meter. Is full of features sound level meter with exclusive accuracy of measurements. This application use the built-in microphone in your smartphone or tablet and results of measurements are shown in the chart. Please note that dB Meter Pro app is not a replacement for professional devices and should be used for personal purposes only. Enjoy with Decibel Meter! Here are 1 subscription options: - a weekly subscription costs $4,99 USD; Please note, The exact cost may vary depending on your location. - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. - Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. The cost depends on the selected plan. Terms of Use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rKzbOsVPrJbu3As62UsF2xmK3H_VN_iK6qDkYL5MLjs/edit Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GZLjQS2j1NPVgN_Qa-doG2e6HNRhR0sK4GnPsABOIV0/edit#heading=h.cx8w79dmj1o8
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Spectrolite at 83% against Decibel Meter's 0%. Spectrolite also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.0) and ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. Spectrolite sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Decibel Meter sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Spectrolite holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Spectrolite has 65 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Spectrolite's written reviews are positive against 0% of Decibel Meter's.
| Parameter | Spectrolite | Decibel Meter |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (65 ratings) — better | 2.0 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 65 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | — |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Waxing Wave | Hashtag inovatsii EOOD |
Customer experience
Spectrolite
Decibel Meter
In-app purchases
Spectrolite
- Pro$4.99
Decibel Meter
- Weekly Subscription$4.997 Days
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