Comparison

Decibel Display vs Audiomerics Analyser

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

Head to head
About

Decibel Display

This companion app displays audio metering information from its desktop counterpart on your smartphone or tablet. Design custom presets with various meter types, colors, and shapes for a personalized audio monitoring experience.

Highlights
  • Real-time audio metering
  • Customizable meter presets
  • VU Meter, LUFS, RMS
  • Spectrum Analyzer
  • Phase-scope display
  • Modular design
Features
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Decibel Display app is only a viewer, it works with Decibel Desktop which is an audio Plug-in (VST3, AAX, AU) and standalone app (Mac, Windows) that can be broadcast to any smartphone or tablet device using this app. It is a modular multi-meter on which you can design the preset you want including color, size, shape, choosing between several VU Meter, LUFS Meters, RMS Meter, Spectrum Analyser, Phase-scope and so on.

About

Audiomerics Analyser

This professional audio analysis tool offers a suite of instruments to examine audio signals from external interfaces. Configure various meters, scopes, and analyzers for detailed sound inspection. Enjoy a free trial with optional subscriptions for unlimited access.

Highlights
  • Two Channel Level Meter
  • Multichannel/Global Level Meter
  • Vector Audio Scope
  • Spectral Analyser
  • R128 Loudness Meter
  • Oscilloscope
  • Configurable instruments and display
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The Audiomerics Analyser is a stand alone software solution to analyze audio signals from an external audio interface (USB class compliant). Up to 4 analyzer functions (called instruments) can be arranged in the App-Window. Currently included are: - Two Channel Level Meter - Multichannel/Global Level Meter - Vector Audio Scope - "Totalyser" - combination of Spectral Analyses, 2-channel Level Meter and Vector Audio Scope - Spectral Analyser (2 Channel filter based octave analyser) - Surround View - R128 Loudness Meter (multichannel) - Bitstatistics and Noise (incl. dBA and DC measurement) - Frequency Measurement (filter based) - Oscilloscope - Program Meters (VU and quasi peak) All instruments are widely configurable regarding measurement behavior and display appearance. An extensive help book covers all functions and options. You can use the app for free with a day-based limited time for using the instruments. With an auto-renewable subscription you can gain unlimited access during the term of the subscription. There are 2 subscription-options available with different instruments included. The app is not a plugin and does not support inter-app audio connections yet. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Decibel Display2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Audiomerics Analyser at 100% against Decibel Display's 40%. Audiomerics Analyser also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3). Decibel Display's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Audiomerics Analyser sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 3 months. Decibel Display asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Audiomerics Analyser holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Decibel Display has 11 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of Decibel Display's written reviews are positive against 100% of Audiomerics Analyser's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Decibel Display ships an update monthly, Audiomerics Analyser every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Decibel Display versus Audiomerics Analyser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDecibel DisplayAudiomerics Analyser
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (11 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings11 — better1
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPad
Requires iOS13.012.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperProcess AudioAudiomerics GmbH

Customer experience

Decibel Display

All ratings11 ratings
Positive81.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative18.2%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative60.0%

Audiomerics Analyser

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Decibel Display

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Audiomerics Analyser

Subscriptions2
  • Basic Access (3 month)$3.993 Months
  • Full Access (3 month)$4.993 Months
One-time4
  • Instruments Pack 2 (perpetual)$3.99
  • Instruments Pack 1 (perpetual)$6.99
  • Spectroscope (perpetual)$7.99
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  • Basic Instruments (perpetual)$13.99

Questions

Is Decibel Display free?
Decibel Display is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Audiomerics Analyser free?
Audiomerics Analyser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Decibel Display or Audiomerics Analyser?
Audiomerics Analyser is rated higher. Decibel Display averages 4.3 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Audiomerics Analyser averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Decibel Display or Audiomerics Analyser have ads?
Neither Decibel Display nor Audiomerics Analyser shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Decibel Display or Audiomerics Analyser?
Decibel Display ships an update monthly, and Audiomerics Analyser every 3 months. Most recently, Decibel Display was updated on November 11, 2026 and Audiomerics Analyser on November 3, 2026.

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