Comparison

Sonify vs Noise Guru

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

Head to head
About

Sonify

Measure and record environmental noise levels with this sound meter app. It displays real-time decibel readings with audio visualization and historical graphs. You can also record and play back audio clips directly within the application.

Highlights
  • Ad-Free Experience
  • Real-time Decibel Visualization
  • Historical Decibel Graph
  • Audio Recording & Playback
  • Noise Level References
  • Dark Mode
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Curious how loud your neighbour’s party is, or want to record an interesting sound? Sonify is a sound meter that can measure and record environmental noise using the built-in microphone on your device. Decibel readings are shown in real-time through an audio visualization and plotted on a historical graph. Your audio recordings are automatically saved and can be played back within the app! Note: Please remember decibel readings may differ on each device. The built-in microphone is adjusted to your voice and may not be accurate until it’s calibrated. Decibel values over 90+ may not be recognised on some devices due to hardware limitations. Features - Ad-Free Experience - Simple, Elegant & Appealing - Decibel Visualization - Historical Decibel Reading Graph - Noise Level References - Audio Recording - Playback, Rename & Share - Easy Screenshot Button - Dark Mode

About

Noise Guru

Measure sound levels with precision to understand your environment and protect your hearing. Identify loud noises, monitor noise pollution, and find quiet spaces for recording. Features include a decibel dosimeter, background noise measurement, and geo-tagged recordings.

Highlights
  • Precise sound level metering (SPL)
  • DB Dosimeter for noise exposure tracking
  • Background noise measurement
  • Noise pollution monitoring
  • Geo-tagged noise recordings
  • Unlimited recording duration
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Want to expose the absurd loudness of your pet's snoring? Need to find a quiet place to record, so your social media video doesn’t turn out to be muffled? Take control of your sound environment with ease with the ultimate tool for measuring decibels and taking control of your hearing health. With precise sound level metering, you can measure the sound pressure level (SPL) and choose your preferred display format. The app also allows you to measure pet snoring loudness and find a quiet recording spot for social media users and streams. Features: - Keep track of the noise you're exposed to with the DB Dosimeter, set acceptable noise standards and be informed if the noise level exceeds the typical threshold. - Measure noise in the background. - Monitor noise pollution with DB Dosimeter. - Overlay video with noise recordings and geo-tagged location. - Set your customized display options with video effects - Record without limits on duration. Don't risk damaging your hearing with prolonged exposure to constant daily noise. Take control of your hearing health with this app and protect your hearing for the long term. “[..] perhaps as many as 40 million adults (24 percent)—have features of their hearing test that suggest hearing loss in one or both ears from exposure to loud noise. Researchers have also estimated that as many as 17 percent of teens (ages 12 to 19) have features of their hearing test suggestive of NIHL in one or both ears” NIH report on noise-induced hearing loss, NIH Publication No. 14-4233, March 2014 Terms of Use: http://aserykh.com/decibel/terms-of-use Privacy Policy: http://aserykh.com/decibel/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Sonify4 screens
Noise Guru4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Noise Guru at monthly against Sonify's every 25 months. Noise Guru also leads on ratings volume (362 vs 2) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.0). Sonify's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Sonify holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Noise Guru has 362 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sonify ships an update every 25 months, Noise Guru monthly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Sonify versus Noise Guru: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSonifyNoise Guru
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better4.6 (362 ratings)
Positive reviews—88.3% of reviews
Number of ratings2362 — better
Update frequencyEvery 25 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCODECLOUDS IT SOLUTIONS PRIVATE LIMITEDAndrei Serykh

Customer experience

Sonify

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Noise Guru

All ratings299 ratings
Positive91.0%
Neutral6.4%
Negative2.7%
Written reviews120 reviews
Positive88.3%
Neutral7.5%
Negative4.2%

Bugs and requests

Sonify

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Noise Guru

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Forced to leave a review to use the app
  • Can't delete max values

Requested features

2 requests
  • Add frequency meter
  • Add option to reset max/min values

In-app purchases

None

Sonify

No in-app purchases

None

Noise Guru

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sonify free?
Sonify is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Noise Guru free?
Noise Guru is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Sonify or Noise Guru?
Sonify is rated higher. Sonify averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Noise Guru averages 4.6 from 362 ratings.
Do Sonify or Noise Guru have ads?
Neither Sonify nor Noise Guru shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sonify or Noise Guru?
Sonify ships an update every 25 months, and Noise Guru monthly. Most recently, Sonify was updated on November 3, 2026 and Noise Guru on November 3, 2026.

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