Comparison

Decibel Meter vs Time Log

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

Time Log

Features
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Time Log helps you easily track your work hours and stay in control of your time. Whether you work in the office, from home, or switch between both, Time Log keeps all your work hours organized in one simple place. Track time manually or with a built-in timer, set reminders so you never forget to log your hours, and review clear timesheets whenever you need them. Generate reports to better understand how you spend your workday and export them for invoices, payroll, or personal records. Designed to be simple, reliable, and distraction-free, Time Log is ideal for freelancers, remote workers, and anyone who wants a straightforward way to track work hours. Premium Upgrade to Time Log Premium to unlock advanced features and gain more control over your work time. - Setup custom reminders - Download and share reports - Add multiple jobs Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://timelog.space/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Decibel Meter4 screens
Time Log4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Time Log at none against Decibel Meter's shown. Time Log also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases 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 and Time Log sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Decibel Meter versus Time Log: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDecibel MeterTime Log
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGrima HdezOleksandr Ulianov

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
3 purchases

Time Log

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Premium3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Monthly Premium3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Annual Premium3 Days trial$34.991 Year

Questions

Is Decibel Meter free?
Decibel Meter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Time Log free?
Time Log is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Decibel Meter or Time Log have ads?
Decibel Meter shows ads; Time Log does not.

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