DecibelMeter vs Decibel:Sound Meter
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DecibelMeter
This utility app transforms your iPhone into a sound level meter to measure ambient noise. It provides real-time decibel readings, displaying maximum, current, and average values on a gauge. The app offers a simple interface with dark mode support for easy use.
- Sound level meter functionality
- Real-time dB measurement
- Max, current, and average values
- Gauge meter display
- Dark mode support
- Simple and easy to use
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DecibelMeter - Noise Meter App makes your iPhone as a sound level meter, it can measure noise level. WHY YOU WILL LOVE DecibelMeter - Noise Meter App - Very simple & easy to use - Super quick and accurate dB measuring - All-in-one meter - Maximum, current and average values - A gauge meter displaying values - Dark mode support ----- Decibel Meter Pro is available with a monthly or annual subscription. You can subscribe and pay through your Apple account. Your subscription will automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Auto-renew may be turned off after purchase. Terms of Use: https://www.zhihuke.com/decibelmeter/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://www.zhihuke.com/decibelmeter/privacy.html
Decibel:Sound Meter
This application offers real-time decibel measurements with high precision. It provides detailed reports, location data, and the ability to share or export audio measurements. Users can also utilize a real-time decibel camera feature.
- Real-time decibel measurement
- High precision
- Location data
- Decibel camera
- Measurement reports
- Data sharing
- Audio data export
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Decibel:Sound Meter is an app that can provide real-time decibel data, with the following features: -High precision measurement, real-time measurement -Provide location -Real time decibel camera -Provide detailed measurement reports -One click sharing of measurement data -Support for exporting audio data I Payment: The user deducts the payment through their iTunes account and makes the payment upon confirmation of purchase II Renewal: The user's iTunes account will be charged within 24 hours before expiration, increasing the corresponding subscription period III Cancel Renewal: To cancel the renewal, go to "iTunes Store and App Store" ->click on "App ID" to enter the "Account Settings" page, click on "Subscription", and choose to unsubscribe IV Privacy Agreement: https://docs.qq.com/doc/DVURkSmJKSll0dXBW 5、 Terms of Use: https://docs.qq.com/doc/DVXB3TWtxSUt2Rk1R
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: DecibelMeter at none against Decibel:Sound Meter's shown. Decibel:Sound Meter's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs every 15 months) and rating (3.8 vs 3.5). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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
Both are free to download. DecibelMeter sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month and Decibel:Sound Meter sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Decibel:Sound Meter holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 6 respectively.
DecibelMeter ships an update every 15 months, Decibel:Sound Meter every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DecibelMeter | Decibel:Sound Meter |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (2 ratings) | 3.8 (6 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 6 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 15 months | Every 11 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | +4 | 9+ |
| Developer | 杏娣 吴 | ZHHUALIUON INC |
Customer experience
DecibelMeter
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In-app purchases
DecibelMeter
- Decibel Meter Pro$1.491 Month
- Decibel Meter Pro7 Days trial$7.991 Year
Decibel:Sound Meter
- Weekly membership3 Days trial$3.997 Days
- Monthly membership3 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Annual membership3 Days trial$14.991 Year
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