Comparison

FileEncryptor vs dB Meter

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

Head to head
About

FileEncryptor

Securely encrypt and decrypt your files using a password you set. This utility is available across multiple Apple devices, ensuring your data remains protected with a standard encryption algorithm.

Highlights
  • Encrypt files
  • Decrypt files
  • Password protection
  • Cross-device compatibility (iOS, iPadOS, macOS)
  • Standard encryption algorithm
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This simple app lets you encrypt and decrypt files using a password that you specify. FileEncryptor is available on iOS, iPadOS and macOS so you can buy it once and you can use it on all of your Apple devices. FileEncryptor uses a standard encryption algorithm to protect your files. These App Store preview images were created using 'Previewed' at https://previewed.app

About

dB Meter

Measure ambient noise levels with this tool that quantifies decibels in real-time. It also records audio with decibel values and features a camera that adds decibel readings, location, and time as watermarks to photos for evidence.

Highlights
  • Real-time decibel measurement
  • Audio recording with decibel values
  • Decibel watermark camera
  • Noise level analysis
  • Evidence capture
Features
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Studies have found that noise above 85 decibels can make people feel distracted, people will feel noisy, they will not be able to concentrate on work, and the result will be lower work efficiency. The decibel tester can effectively help you measure the decibel of the surrounding environment and help you stay away from noise troubles Accurate decibel tester 1. Use the self-developed tuning algorithm to accurately monitor the surrounding sound in real time 2. Quantify the decibel number, automatically calculate the noise extreme value decibel recorder 1. The first decibel recorder function, which can identify the volume decibel value in the audio in real time 2. The volume decibel value in the audio can also be displayed in real time during playback Decibel Watermark Camera 1. Take photos for evidence, combined with the decibel recorder to achieve perfect results 2. Decibel watermark The camera can display the decibel size, current position and time on the photo in the form of a watermark, the text supports stepless color change, and can be adapted to photos of any color Studies have found that noise above 85 decibels can make people feel distracted, people will feel noisy, they will not be able to concentrate on work, and the result will be lower work efficiency. The decibel tester helps you accurately measure the decibel of the surrounding environment

Screenshots

FileEncryptor3 screens
dB Meter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: FileEncryptor at none against dB Meter's shown. FileEncryptor also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and device support (4 vs 2). dB Meter's advantage is review sentiment (50% vs 20%) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 8 months). On price and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FileEncryptor ships an update every 8 months, dB Meter every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
FileEncryptor versus dB Meter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFileEncryptordB Meter
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews20.0% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.112.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDaniel Bazzani玉 曹

Customer experience

FileEncryptor

All ratings7 ratings
Positive42.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative57.1%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative80.0%

dB Meter

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

FileEncryptor

No in-app purchases

None

dB Meter

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FileEncryptor free?
FileEncryptor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is dB Meter free?
dB Meter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do FileEncryptor or dB Meter have ads?
dB Meter shows ads; FileEncryptor does not.
Which is updated more often, FileEncryptor or dB Meter?
FileEncryptor ships an update every 8 months, and dB Meter every 2 months. Most recently, FileEncryptor was updated on October 24, 2026 and dB Meter on October 30, 2026.

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