# Decibel Meter vs EarnLink

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: EarnLink at none against Decibel Meter's 4. EarnLink also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Decibel Meter's advantage is ratings volume (719 vs 1). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Decibel Meter sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. EarnLink asks for nothing beyond the download.

EarnLink holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Decibel Meter has 719 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Decibel Meter | EarnLink |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (719 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/decibel-meter-db/id1521325229/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/earnlink-constructionapp/id6480976571/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **719** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 56.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 36 MB | 70 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.1 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Devnex](https://appshunter.io/developer/1486636842) | [TEXAS ROCK SOLID BUILDING SERVICES LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1739618940) |

## What reviewers say

### Decibel Meter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/decibel-meter-db/id1521325229)

Easily measure sound levels with this accurate and intuitive tool. It displays current, maximum, and average decibel values, along with a graphical overview for quick comprehension. This utility is completely free to use.

**Highlights:** Simple and easy to use, Quick and accurate dB measuring, All-in-one meter, Maximum, current, and average values, Gauge meter display, Values displayed in graph

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly subscription | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Weekly Subscription | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Half-Yearly Subscription | $9.49 | per 6 months |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and reliable
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🔍 Accurate readings
- 📏 Good for monitoring sound levels
- 🔊 Useful for music/audio enthusiasts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes/freezes on some devices
- 💰 Misleading about free features
- 📢 Excessive ads/prompts to buy premium
- 🤔 Inconsistent readings compared to other apps

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to close the app or cancel Google requests
- Recordings not saving despite claims of free saving

**Requested features**

- Add ability to save/export recordings
- Provide more customization options (weighting, etc.)
- Improve stability and reduce crashes


### EarnLink

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/earnlink-constructionapp/id6480976571)

This free application helps construction staff accurately track their earnings. It is designed to complement the main ConstructionApp, providing a dedicated tool for managing payroll information.

**Highlights:** Earnings tracking for construction staff, Free to use, Complements ConstructionApp, Staff payroll management

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Decibel Meter free?

Decibel Meter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is EarnLink free?

EarnLink is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Decibel Meter or EarnLink?

EarnLink is rated higher. Decibel Meter averages 4.6 out of 5 from 719 ratings, while EarnLink averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Decibel Meter or EarnLink have ads?

Decibel Meter shows ads; EarnLink does not.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*