Sound Meter vs SearchGate
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Sound Meter
This utility app measures ambient noise levels in decibels. It provides a reference table to help users understand safe listening levels and protects their hearing. The app also stores historical measurements for later review.
- Measures sound level in decibels
- Decibel level reference table
- Hearing protection guidance
- Stores measurement history
- Easy to use interface
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Sound Meter measures the noise and sound level in decibel. Easy to use. - Decibel level table for reference, helps protect your ears from pain - Store history for any consideration later.
SearchGate
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SearchGateを起動すれば、すぐに検索へ。複数のサービスを探し回る時間を、まるごと無くすアプリです。 SearchGateは、検索窓に一度入力するだけで、複数のサービスへワンタップでアクセスできる検索ランチャーです。 ■ こんな方におすすめ ・複数のサービスで同じキーワードを調べることが多い方 ・アプリを開いてから検索欄を探す、その一手間を省きたい方 ・シンプルで軽快なツールが好きな方 ■ 主な機能 ・ブラウザ、YouTube、Google Maps、Amazon、X、Instagram、Wikipedia、ChatGPTなど、主要サービスへワンタップでアクセス ・楽天市場、TikTok、Threads、Pinterestなど、追加で使えるサービスも用意（設定からON/OFF可能） ・入力中の検索候補表示、検索履歴からのワンタップ再検索 ・他のアプリで選択した文章を共有シートからそのまま検索 ・ChatGPT・Claude・Geminiとの連携（質問文をコピーして各アプリへ） ■ シンプルな買い切り 月額課金は一切なし。¥150の買い切りで、広告も表示されません。 検索の入口を、もっとシンプルに。
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Sound Meter at Free against SearchGate's $0.99. SearchGate's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). 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
Sound Meter is free to download; SearchGate costs $0.99 up front. Sound Meter sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SearchGate asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Sound Meter | SearchGate |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $0.99 |
| Rating | 4.4 (16 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 16 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Hiep Pham | TAKANOBU MACHIDA |
In-app purchases
Sound Meter
- Remove ADs$4.99
SearchGate
No in-app purchases
