Decibel Meter vs HookLab AI
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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/
HookLab AI
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HookLab turns viral video hooks into custom scripts written for YOU. Paste a viral TikTok, Reel, or Short and HookLab breaks down WHY it works — the hook, the pacing, the pattern — then generates fresh, ready-to-film scripts in your niche and voice. Stop staring at a blank page and start shipping content that actually hooks. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Decode any viral video into its hook formula and viral score • Generate custom scripts from a URL or just a topic • Browse trending hooks by niche and time period • Save and organize scripts in your library with folders • Write in 12+ languages • Export and reuse what works BUILT FOR CREATORS Whether you post about crypto, fitness, food, tech, education, or finance, HookLab adapts to your style and audience so every script sounds like you. Sign in with Apple, Google, or email and get started with free credits. Turn what's already going viral into your next post. Terms of Use (EULA): https://omid23.github.io/hooklab-legal/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://omid23.github.io/hooklab-legal/privacy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: HookLab AI at none against Decibel Meter's shown. HookLab AI 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
Both are free to download. Decibel Meter sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and HookLab AI sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Decibel Meter | HookLab AI |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Grima Hdez | Strategy Trader Inc. |
In-app purchases
Decibel Meter
- Decibel Sound Meter Pro Weekly$0.997 Days
- Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
- Decibel Sound Meter Pro Yearly$4.991 Year
- Decibel Pro Lifetime$9.99
HookLab AI
- Silver$9.991 Month
- Gold$24.991 Month
- Platinum$49.991 Month









