Decibel Meter vs Sound Meter
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Decibel Meter
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.
- 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
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Understand the sound levels around you with a clear live meter, responsive graph, and session recording. FREE FEATURES • Live estimated sound-level readings • Current, minimum, average, and maximum values • Real-time history graph • Manual calibration offset • Recording playback PREMIUM FEATURES • Ad-free measuring • Advanced response-time options • Additional frequency modes • Automatic recording saves • Saved measurement history Decibel Meter uses your device microphone only while measuring. Phone microphone readings are estimates and are not a substitute for a calibrated professional sound-level meter or workplace safety equipment. Subscription pricing and trial availability are shown before purchase and may vary by region. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://www.devnex.nl/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.devnex.nl/privacy-policy.html
Sound Meter
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The Sound Meter app is a mobile tool for measuring noise levels in your environment. Using your phone's microphone, it provides real-time decibel (dB) readings, helping you monitor sound intensity, detect potentially harmful noise levels, and assess ambient sound for various needs like office settings, concerts, or home environments. The app often includes visual charts for tracking sound fluctuations over time, quick calibration features, and may offer noise alerts.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Decibel Meter at Free against Sound Meter's $0.99. Sound Meter's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.1). On ads 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
Decibel Meter is free to download; Sound Meter costs $0.99 up front. Decibel Meter sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Sound Meter asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Decibel Meter | Sound Meter |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $0.99 |
| Rating | 4.6 (715 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 56.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 715 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | — |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.1 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Devnex | VMSOFT COMPANY LIMITED |
Bugs and requests
Decibel Meter
Reported bugs
2 issues- Unable to close the app or cancel Google requests
- Recordings not saving despite claims of free saving
Requested features
3 requests- Add ability to save/export recordings
- Provide more customization options (weighting, etc.)
- Improve stability and reduce crashes
Sound Meter
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Decibel Meter
- Weekly subscription3 Days trial$1.997 Days
- Monthly Subscription$2.991 Month
- Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$3.997 Days
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- Half-Yearly Subscription$9.496 Months
Sound Meter
No in-app purchases









