# Sensor settings vs Decibel Reader

The clearest difference is rating: Sensor settings at 5.0 against Decibel Reader's 4.5. Sensor settings also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ads (none vs shown). Decibel Reader's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 29 months) and ratings volume (24 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Decibel Reader sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Sensor settings asks for nothing beyond the download.

Sensor settings holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Decibel Reader has 24 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 75% of Sensor settings's written reviews are positive against 80% of Decibel Reader's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Sensor settings ships an update every 29 months, Decibel Reader every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sensor settings | Decibel Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sensor-settings/id1572813704/reviews)** | [4.5 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/decibel-reader/id6451411046/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **24** |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 29 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 0 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Elektroniksystem i Umea AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1572813706) | [Andy Sutanto](https://appshunter.io/developer/1659282966) |

## What reviewers say

### Sensor settings

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sensor-settings/id1572813704)

Configure settings for Elsys LoRaWAN sensors, including network parameters, keys, and sample rates. This utility app supports ERS, ELT, and EMS series devices.

**Highlights:** Configure Elsys LoRaWAN sensors, Change network settings, Modify sensor keys, Adjust sample rates, Supports ERS, ELT, EMS series

**In-app purchases:** none


### Decibel Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/decibel-reader/id6451411046)

Measure ambient noise levels with real-time readings, tracking minimum, average, and maximum decibels. Offers calibration for accuracy and a dark mode for comfortable viewing. This tool helps you understand your sound environment.

**Highlights:** Real-time decibel measurement, Calibration for accuracy, Track min, average, and max noise levels, Dark mode for low-light use, Simple and intuitive interface

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Decibel Meter Pro - 1 Week | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Decibel Meter Pro - 1 Month | $7.99 | per month |
| Sound Level Meter - 6 Months | $19.99 | per 6 months |
| Noise Level Meter - 1 Year | $29.99 | per year |
| Decibel Meter Pro - 1Y 2 | $29.99 | per year |
| dB Meter Pro | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sensor settings free?

Sensor settings is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Decibel Reader free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Sensor settings or Decibel Reader?

Sensor settings is rated higher. Sensor settings averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Decibel Reader averages 4.5 from 24 ratings.

### Do Sensor settings or Decibel Reader have ads?

Decibel Reader shows ads; Sensor settings does not.

### Which is updated more often, Sensor settings or Decibel Reader?

Sensor settings ships an update every 29 months, and Decibel Reader every 2 weeks. Most recently, Sensor settings was updated on October 8, 2026 and Decibel Reader on October 5, 2026.

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