Comparison

Decibel Meter vs HydroCalc

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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

About

HydroCalc

This tool calculates open channel and pipe flow using the Manning equation. It's designed for engineers, designers, and students to quickly evaluate hydraulic conditions without manual calculations or spreadsheets. The app works offline and supports various input options for flexible use.

Highlights
  • Calculate flow, velocity, depth, slope, and hydraulic radius
  • Supports open channel and circular pipe conditions
  • Flexible input options
  • Intuitive interface
  • Offline functionality
Features
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HydroCalc: Manning Flow is a fast, reliable tool for calculating open channel and pipe flow using the Manning equation. Designed for engineers, designers, and students, HydroCalc makes it easy to evaluate hydraulic conditions in the field or at your desk—without spreadsheets or manual calculations. Key Features • Compute flow, velocity, depth, slope, and hydraulic radius • Supports both open channel and circular pipe conditions • Flexible input options—enter known values and calculate the rest • Clean, intuitive interface for quick results • Works entirely offline—no internet connection required Built for Practical Use HydroCalc is designed with real-world applications in mind, including: • Stormwater design • Drainage analysis • Pipe flow evaluation • Open channel hydraulics Whether you’re checking a quick calculation in the field or verifying results during design, HydroCalc provides a dependable solution in seconds.

Screenshots

Decibel Meter3 screens
HydroCalc4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Decibel Meter at Free against HydroCalc's $2.99. Decibel Meter also leads on ratings volume (719 vs 3). HydroCalc's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 57%) and in-app purchases (none vs 4). On device support and iOS requirement 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

Decibel Meter is free to download; HydroCalc costs $2.99 up front. Decibel Meter sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. HydroCalc asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

HydroCalc 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 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of Decibel Meter's written reviews are positive against 100% of HydroCalc's.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Decibel Meter versus HydroCalc: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDecibel MeterHydroCalc
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating4.6 (719 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews56.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings719 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.115.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB59 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDevnexPATRICK D MC CLELLAN

Customer experience

Decibel Meter

All ratings719 ratings
Positive89.8%
Neutral4.7%
Negative5.4%
Written reviews30 reviews
Positive56.7%
Neutral10.0%
Negative33.3%

HydroCalc

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

HydroCalc

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Decibel Meter

Subscriptions4
  • 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
None

HydroCalc

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Decibel Meter free?
Decibel Meter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HydroCalc free?
HydroCalc costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Decibel Meter or HydroCalc?
HydroCalc is rated higher. Decibel Meter averages 4.6 out of 5 from 719 ratings, while HydroCalc averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Decibel Meter or HydroCalc have ads?
Decibel Meter shows ads; HydroCalc does not.

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