# Sound Meter vs SearchGate

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sound Meter | SearchGate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | **[4.4 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sound-meter/id1560541986/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **16** | — |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 11 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Hiep Pham](https://appshunter.io/developer/1040792388) | [TAKANOBU MACHIDA](https://appshunter.io/developer/6803158673) |

## What reviewers say

### Sound Meter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sound-meter/id1560541986)

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.

**Highlights:** Measures sound level in decibels, Decibel level reference table, Hearing protection guidance, Stores measurement history, Easy to use interface

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ADs | $4.99 | one-time |


### SearchGate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/searchgate/id6803158671)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sound Meter free?

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

### Is SearchGate free?

SearchGate costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Sound Meter or SearchGate have ads?

Sound Meter shows ads; SearchGate does not.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*