Noise Timer vs Ampelino
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Noise Timer
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This application is both a timer and a volume meter. It measures the approximate volume in a selectable time period in minutes. The noise level is averaged and peaks are filtered out as far as possible. Advantages: + Any working time in minutes selectable + Optical and numerical timer + Volume display as level with color change (traffic light), numeric display and with matching emoji + Frequency of volume exceeding and percentage of them visible in time + Start, stop possible at any time + level corresponds approximately to dB + Filters out short bursts of noise like coughing, pencil dropping,... + For classroom and homeschooling + The children will be thrilled! Available for iPhone and iPad with iOS 13 and higher! Supports German and English language.
Ampelino
This app visualizes noise levels in classrooms or daycare settings using a traffic light system. It helps children learn to manage their volume by providing immediate visual feedback. Pro features include a timer, points for quiet, and customizable profiles.
- Visual noise traffic light
- Projector and screen sharing
- Automatic room calibration
- Background noise measurement
- Customizable designs
- Integrated timer with ring
- Points for quiet phases
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Too loud in class or at daycare? Ampelino makes noise visible โ as a traffic light everyone can see. Ampelino is the noise traffic light for teachers and early-years educators. The light shows at once how loud it is: green, yellow or red. That way everyone learns to judge their own volume. Measuring uses A-weighting and a moving average, so the light doesn't jump at every scraped chair. FREE - Noise traffic light with a smiley, in or next to the light - Projector and screen via AirPlay or HDMI, with a high-contrast presentation mode readable from the back row - Automatic setup: Ampelino listens for 5 seconds and sets yellow and red to suit the room - Keeps measuring in the background on the projector, even with the device locked - Two designs: classic for school, or child-friendly with eyes, rounded shapes and warm colors AMPELINO PRO โ ONE-TIME PURCHASE, NO SUBSCRIPTION, TRY IT FREE FOR 14 DAYS - Timer as a ring that runs down, large on the projector too - Points for quiet phases - Profiles for different classes, groups and situations - Full-screen clock - Lock the settings with Face ID - Sleep mode for nap time (child-friendly design): a night sky, a star for every quiet minute, no alarm - Profiles and design on all your devices via iCloud Bought Ampelino before? Then all Pro features are unlocked for you. PRIVACY Ampelino records nothing and stores no audio. It only measures the volume, right on your device. For iPhone and iPad, in 16 languages.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Ampelino at Free against Noise Timer's $6.99. Ampelino also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 16 months). Noise Timer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.1 vs 17.6). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.
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Ampelino is free to download; Noise Timer costs $6.99 up front. Ampelino sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Noise Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.
Noise Timer ships an update every 16 months, Ampelino every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Noise Timer | Ampelino |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $6.99 | Free โ better |
| Positive reviews | โ | 100.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 16 months | Every 5 weeks โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No โ better | Yes |
| Monetization | โ | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.1 โ better | 17.6 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Werner Krause | Nikita Aurelian Schulz |
In-app purchases
Noise Timer
No in-app purchases
Ampelino
- Ampelino Pro$8.99
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