Comparison

Decibel Meter vs Carpenter

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

Carpenter

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Construction math, without a crowded keypad. Carpenter helps you work with feet, inches, fractions and metric measurements in a clear, practical calculator. Use it for everyday workshop calculations, then unlock a focused set of tools for layout and planning. TRY 10 CALCULATIONS FREE Your first 10 successful calculator results are free. After that, a one-time Pro purchase unlocks unlimited calculations. There is no subscription or automatic charge. Errors, repeated taps on equals and switching the answer display do not use another free calculation. The free allowance does not renew. FEET, INCHES & FRACTIONS • Add, subtract, multiply and divide measurements. • Enter mixed fractions such as 5 1/2 in or 2 ft 3 in. • Pick common fractions using a scrollable 1/16-step wheel. • Switch answers between decimals and simplified fractions. • See a separate nearest-1/16 tape reference when needed. • Keep full precision for the next calculation. • Label measurements A and B and calculate with them. UNLOCK THE PRO TOOLBOX • Unlimited calculator results. • Equal spacing for decorative slats and panels, including gaps at both ends or flush-end layouts. • Cumulative set-out marks measured from the left edge. • Target diagonal, rectangular area and perimeter, board feet, and rise/run/angle calculations. • Phone angle level with hold and a relative zero reference. • Approximate camera measurements on supported devices. • Saved calculations and plans, with PDF sharing. YOUR WORK STAYS WITH YOU Core calculations and tools work offline. No app account, advertising or usage analytics. Measurements, saved plans and history stay on your device; system backups may include them. An internet connection may be needed to buy or restore Pro. If you choose to submit feedback, your message, optional email and app/software versions are sent to our private Cloudflare-hosted feedback service. Your saved work is not attached. History, saved work and existing exports remain accessible when your free allowance ends. Pro pricing is shown in your local currency before you confirm a purchase with Apple. MEASURE, THEN VERIFY Camera distances and phone angle readings are approximate. Device support varies. Verify dimensions with suitable physical tools before cutting or building. The app calculates geometry; it does not certify structural safety or building-code compliance. A finer display is not a guarantee of measurement accuracy. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Decibel Meter3 screens
Carpenter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Carpenter at none against Decibel Meter's shown. On price, in-app purchases, 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

Both are free to download. Decibel Meter sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Carpenter sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Decibel Meter versus Carpenter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDecibel MeterCarpenter
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (719 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews56.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings719 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDevnexDmytro Polokhalo

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

Carpenter

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
1 purchases

Carpenter

One-time1
  • Carpenter Pro Lifetime$19.99

Questions

Is Decibel Meter free?
Decibel Meter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Carpenter free?
Carpenter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Decibel Meter or Carpenter have ads?
Decibel Meter shows ads; Carpenter does not.

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