Comparison

Decibel Meter vs FEATUREgrip

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

Head to head
About

Decibel Meter

Measure sound levels with your device's microphone. Track noise over time, set alerts, and log recordings with notes and locations. Export reports for personal records.

Highlights
  • Live dB measurement with gauge and chart
  • Frequency weighting (A, C, Z)
  • Noise dose calculation (NIOSH, OSHA)
  • Save recordings with notes and location
  • Noise alerts and hearing safety guide
  • Exportable PDF, CSV, and image reports
Features
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A sound level meter that uses the microphone your iPhone or iPad already has. Free to download. FREE • Live dB with a gauge, a 60-second chart, a held peak and MIN / AVG (LAeq) / MAX while you record. • Frequency weighting A, C or Z and Fast or Slow response, like a hand-held meter. • Noise dose mode: NIOSH or OSHA dose, TWA, projected 8-hour dose and time left, always on the A scale. • Recordings saved to History with notes, tags, place and search. • Noise alert at 85 dB, a table of everyday sounds and a hearing-safety guide. • PDF report in your language, CSV, image card and text summary. NEIGHBOUR AND WORKPLACE NOISE LOGS Record a session, add a note and the place, then export a PDF with date, duration, weighting, minimum, average, maximum, time above 85 dB and the level chart. It is a personal record, not legal evidence. PREMIUM Weekly, monthly, yearly or a one-time Lifetime purchase. Removes ads and adds a year of statistics, session comparison, the noise map, longer video with dB overlay, a custom alert threshold, background monitoring and extra themes. Free users can watch an optional ad to unlock a single export. HONEST ABOUT THE LIMITS A phone microphone is made for voice, differs between models and squashes very loud sound, so the loudest readings come out low. The app adds a built-in correction; calibrate against a reference meter for better numbers. It is not a certified Class 1 or Class 2 meter, a dosimeter or a hearing test. PRIVACY No account. Sound is analysed in memory and not stored; the Video tab records audio only inside videos you choose to record. The free version shows Google ads and may ask for tracking permission; location is used only to tag a recording, if you allow it. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

FEATUREgrip

Features
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NFC or Bluetooth reading app for mechanical products equipped with sensor

Screenshots

Decibel Meter4 screens
FEATUREgrip4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FEATUREgrip at none against Decibel Meter's 4. FEATUREgrip also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). Decibel Meter's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 23 months). 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 $0.99 per 7 days. FEATUREgrip asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Decibel Meter ships an update every 2 months, FEATUREgrip every 23 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Decibel Meter versus FEATUREgrip: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDecibel MeterFEATUREgrip
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 23 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGrima HdezHeinrich Kipp Werk KG

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Decibel Meter

Subscriptions3
  • Decibel Sound Meter Pro Weekly$0.997 Days
  • Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Decibel Sound Meter Pro Yearly$4.991 Year
One-time1
  • Decibel Pro Lifetime$9.99
None

FEATUREgrip

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Decibel Meter free?
Decibel Meter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FEATUREgrip free?
FEATUREgrip is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Decibel Meter or FEATUREgrip have ads?
Decibel Meter shows ads; FEATUREgrip does not.
Which is updated more often, Decibel Meter or FEATUREgrip?
Decibel Meter ships an update every 2 months, and FEATUREgrip every 23 months. Most recently, Decibel Meter was updated on November 3, 2026 and FEATUREgrip on October 27, 2026.

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