Comparison

Decibel Display vs Console Remote Control

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 data from its desktop counterpart on your smartphone or tablet. Design custom multi-meter presets with various meter types, colors, and shapes for real-time audio analysis.

Highlights
  • Real-time audio metering
  • Customizable meter presets
  • VU Meter, LUFS, RMS
  • Spectrum Analyzer
  • Phase-scope
  • 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

Console Remote Control

Control your game console remotely over your local WiFi network. This application allows for seamless interaction with your console from your mobile device.

Highlights
  • Local WiFi network control
  • Remote console management
  • Seamless mobile interaction
Features
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Remote control Console from your local WiFi network.

Screenshots

Decibel Display2 screens
Console Remote Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Decibel Display at none against Console Remote Control's 2. Decibel Display also leads on rating (4.3 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (11 vs 2). On price, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Console Remote Control sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Decibel Display asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Decibel Display holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Decibel Display has 11 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Decibel Display ships an update every 5 weeks, Console Remote Control monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Decibel Display versus Console Remote Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDecibel DisplayConsole Remote Control
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (11 ratings) — better4.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings11 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.012.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperProcess AudioFonoflow

Customer experience

Decibel Display

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

Console Remote Control

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Decibel Display

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Console Remote Control

One-time2
  • Console$99.99
  • Dashboard$99.99

Questions

Is Decibel Display free?
Decibel Display is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Console Remote Control free?
Console Remote Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Decibel Display or Console Remote Control?
Decibel Display is rated higher. Decibel Display averages 4.3 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Console Remote Control averages 4.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Decibel Display or Console Remote Control have ads?
Neither Decibel Display nor Console Remote Control shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Decibel Display or Console Remote Control?
Decibel Display ships an update every 5 weeks, and Console Remote Control monthly. Most recently, Decibel Display was updated on October 19, 2026 and Console Remote Control on October 8, 2026.

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