# Sound Meter (SPL meter) vs Widgee

The clearest difference is price: Widgee at Free against Sound Meter (SPL meter)'s $0.99. Widgee also leads on ads (none vs shown). Sound Meter (SPL meter)'s advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Widgee is free to download; Sound Meter (SPL meter) costs $0.99 up front. Sound Meter (SPL meter) sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Widgee sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sound Meter (SPL meter) | Widgee |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Positive reviews | 28.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Size | 25 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [庆鸿 林](https://appshunter.io/developer/1558629938) | [P&D Abend Media](https://appshunter.io/developer/1833044847) |

## What reviewers say

### Sound Meter (SPL meter)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sound-meter-spl-meter/id1558634102)

This utility app uses your device's microphone to measure ambient noise levels in decibels. It displays readings with graphical representations and provides historical data like minimum, average, and maximum values. Calibration options are available for different devices.

**Highlights:** Measures noise in decibels (dB), Displays decibel readings on a gauge, Shows current, min, avg, and max dB values, Graphs decibel levels over time, Tracks elapsed time of measurements, Allows device-specific decibel calibration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Access | $0.99 | one-time |


### Widgee

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgee/id6794237261)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| A cup of coffee | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pot of coffee | $3.99 | one-time |
| A light breakfast | $4.99 | one-time |
| Widgee Premium | $11.99 | one-time |
| Widgee Premium Family Upgrade | $11.99 | one-time |
| Widgee Premium Family | $22.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sound Meter (SPL meter) free?

Sound Meter (SPL meter) costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Widgee free?

Widgee is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Sound Meter (SPL meter) or Widgee have ads?

Sound Meter (SPL meter) shows ads; Widgee does not.

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