Comparison

Sound Meter vs AirConnect

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Measures sound level in decibels
  • Decibel level reference table
  • Hearing protection guidance
  • Stores measurement history
  • Easy to use interface
Features
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Sound Meter measures the noise and sound level in decibel. Easy to use, with real-time sound monitoring, noise exposure assessment, and detailed measurement history to help you better understand the sounds around you. Whether you're checking noise levels at home, at work, or in everyday environments, Sound Meter provides useful insights into sound intensity and potential hearing risks. KEY FEATURES • Real-Time Sound Level Measurement Measure surrounding noise and sound levels in decibels (dB) with a clear, easy-to-read sound meter. Track minimum, average, and maximum sound levels during each measurement. • NIOSH Noise Exposure Assessment Go beyond simple decibel readings with noise exposure assessment based on NIOSH recommendations. Monitor accumulated noise dose, track exposure duration, and better understand how prolonged exposure to loud sounds may affect your hearing. • Noise Exposure Monitoring Visualize noise exposure over time, understand exposure limits, and identify potentially harmful noise conditions to help protect your ears and hearing health. • Decibel Level Table Explore a convenient decibel level table for reference. Compare different sound levels and learn how everyday noise may affect your ears. • Measurement History Store history for any consideration later. Review previous measurements, including sound level statistics and detailed charts, to compare noise conditions over time. • Clear Charts and Sound Level Insights Follow sound level changes through intuitive real-time charts and review detailed measurement results after each session. • Simple and Easy to Use A clean, intuitive interface makes measuring sound levels and understanding noise exposure easy for everyone. ADVANCED NOISE ASSESSMENT Sound Meter is evolving beyond a traditional decibel meter, with support for standards-based noise exposure assessment. Starting with NIOSH-based assessment, the app is designed to support additional noise assessment standards in future updates. SOUND METER PRO Upgrade to Sound Meter Pro to unlock advanced noise exposure assessment features, enjoy an ad-free experience, and get lifetime access to Pro features. Start measuring sound levels today and take a more informed approach to protecting your hearing. IMPORTANT NOTE Sound measurements and noise exposure assessments are provided for informational purposes. Accuracy may vary depending on your device, microphone, and calibration. Sound Meter is not a substitute for certified professional sound level meters or occupational noise dosimeters and does not guarantee regulatory compliance. Privacy Policy: https://www.freeprivacypolicy.com/live/0bda30de-efc1-4391-83b4-6403572d3f0c Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

AirConnect

Features
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「この写真、PCに送りたいだけなのに…」 自分にメールを送ったり、クラウドにアップして待ったり、ケーブルを探したり——そんな手間をなくすアプリです。 AirConnect は、あなたの iPhone・iPad・Mac・Windows PC など、お手持ちのデバイスを自動でつなぎ、デバイス間でファイル・写真・テキストを直接転送します。 ■ 開くだけで、自分のデバイスがつながる 同じWiFiでアプリを開くだけで、お互いを自動発見。アカウント登録も、ペアリング設定も、事前準備も一切不要です。 ■ サーバーを経由しない直接転送 データはあなたのデバイス間だけを移動します。クラウドにアップロードしないから高速で、サイズ制限もなく、プライバシーの心配もありません。 ■ テキストもメモ帳代わりに チャット形式だから、URL・住所・パスワードのような「ちょっとしたテキスト」の受け渡しにも最適。履歴が残るので、あとから見返すのも簡単です。 ■ WiFiがない場所でも テザリング直結モードなら、QRコードを読み取るだけでデバイス同士が直接接続。外出先でも通信量を気にせず転送できます。 こんな使い方に: ・スマホで撮った写真・動画をまとめてPCへ ・PCで見ていた記事のURLをスマホに送って外で読む ・仕事用メモやテキストをデバイス間でコピペ代わりに転送 ・機種変更時のファイル移動 ・SDカードもケーブルもない場所で大きい動画を移動 ■ 安心設計 ・受信ファイルはタップですぐ開ける ・日本語・英語・中国語対応(システム言語に自動追従) ・開発者がデータを収集することはありません(プライバシーポリシー参照)

Screenshots

Sound Meter4 screens
AirConnect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AirConnect at none against Sound Meter's 1. AirConnect also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price and ads 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. Sound Meter sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. AirConnect asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Sound Meter versus AirConnect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSound MeterAirConnect
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (16 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings16 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHiep Pham杰 李

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Sound Meter

One-time1
  • Remove ADs$4.99
None

AirConnect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sound Meter free?
Sound Meter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AirConnect free?
AirConnect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Sound Meter or AirConnect have ads?
Both Sound Meter and AirConnect show ads.

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