Comparison

Decibel Meter vs MonoNoise

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 environmental noise levels and display decibel values in various formats. This smart sound meter app features a tidy graphic design and provides real-time noise detection using your mobile microphone. It offers clear visualizations of sound levels and includes helpful information about decibel measurements.

Highlights
  • Measures environmental noise decibel values
  • Displays dB values in various forms
  • Tidy graphic design with high frame rate
  • Uses mobile microphone for ambient noise measurement
  • Shows current, min, average, and max decibel values
  • Displays decibel change chart
  • Auto decibel value calibration
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

MonoNoise

Features
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A collection of peaceful sounds to help you relax, focus, or fall asleep. The app is completely free and features a growing library of monotone noises, nature ambiences, and urban soundscapes. Future plans: – Home Screen widget for quick access to your favorite sounds; Coded, designed, and sound-tested at 2am by one guy with big headphones.

Screenshots

Decibel Meter4 screens
MonoNoise4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MonoNoise at none against Decibel Meter's 4. MonoNoise also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support 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. Decibel Meter sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. MonoNoise asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Decibel Meter ships an update every 2 months, MonoNoise every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Decibel Meter versus MonoNoise: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDecibel MeterMonoNoise
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGrima HdezPavel Liankevich

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

MonoNoise

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Decibel Meter free?
Decibel Meter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MonoNoise free?
MonoNoise is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Decibel Meter or MonoNoise have ads?
Decibel Meter shows ads; MonoNoise does not.
Which is updated more often, Decibel Meter or MonoNoise?
Decibel Meter ships an update every 2 months, and MonoNoise every 6 weeks. Most recently, Decibel Meter was updated on October 25, 2026 and MonoNoise on October 6, 2026.

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