Comparison

Decibel Meter Sound Level dB vs HeaderCheck

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

Head to head
About

Decibel Meter Sound Level dB

This tool transforms your iPhone into a professional sound level meter. It measures noise levels, tracks daily noise exposure, and can record video with embedded decibel data for evidence. Analyze sound frequencies and generate reports for workplace compliance or noise complaints.

Highlights
  • Professional noise dosimeter
  • OSHA & NIOSH standards compliance
  • Video recording with dB overlay
  • Spectrum analyzer (RTA)
  • PDF report export
  • Calibration for accuracy
  • Background measurement mode
Features
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Decibel Meter: Sound Level & Noise Detector Professional Sound Meter & Noise Dosimeter for iPhone. Turn your device into a precision sound level meter (SPL meter). Trusted by safety officers, acoustic engineers, and thousands of users, Decibel Meter delivers lab-quality noise monitoring with an elegant, intuitive interface. Whether you are checking noise levels for OSHA workplace compliance, recording evidence for noise complaints, or analyzing audio frequencies, this is your all-in-one pocket tool. === KEY FEATURES === PROFESSIONAL NOISE DOSIMETER • OSHA & NIOSH Standards: Accurately track daily noise exposure dose. • Hearing Safety: Monitor TWA (Time Weighted Average) to prevent hearing loss. • Real-Time Analysis: Instant, high-precision dB(A), dB(C), and dB(Z) measurements. VIDEO & EVIDENCE RECORDING • Video Overlay: Record video with real-time decibel levels embedded—perfect proof for noisy neighbors or construction sites. • Photo Snapshots: Capture measurement screens with timestamp, location, and max dB tags. • GPS Tagging: Automatically map your noise measurements to specific locations. ADVANCED ANALYSIS & REPORTING • Spectrum Analyzer (RTA): Visualize sound frequencies (FFT) to identify annoying noise sources. • PDF Export: Generate professional reports with charts, statistics, and exposure data in seconds. • History Log: Save unlimited session data for long-term environmental monitoring. POWERFUL TOOLS • Calibration: Fine-tune microphone sensitivity for professional-grade accuracy. • Background Mode: Continue measuring and logging data even when the app is closed. • Multiple Views: Switch between Waveform, Digital, Analog Gauge, and Spectrum views. • Reference Chart: Compare current noise levels with real-world examples (e.g., "Subway Train," "Whisper"). Download Decibel Meter today and measure the world around you with precision! === Subscription options === The app is free to download, but to access premium features, a subscription is required. With the subscription, you'll enjoy uninterrupted access to our premium features. Your subscription will automatically renew at the end of each term, and your credit card will be charged through your iTunes account within 24 hours before the end of the current period. If you wish to cancel the automatic renewal of your subscription, you can do so at any time by accessing your iTunes account settings. However, please note that refunds will not be provided for any unused portion of the term. To ensure a successful cancellation, please make sure to turn off auto-renewal at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Terms of use: https://decibelmeter.andyrgb.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://decibelmeter.andyrgb.com/privacy Feedback? Contact us at: andychung.cc@gmail.com

About

HeaderCheck

Features
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HeaderCheck turns raw email authentication headers into clear SPF, DKIM, and DMARC verdicts, entirely on your iPhone or iPad. Paste headers, open a sample, or import an .eml (Pro). No account. No upload. Analysis never leaves this device. WHY IT MATTERS Phishing often fakes the From line. Authentication results in the headers show whether the sending domain actually passed SPF, DKIM, and DMARC. HeaderCheck makes those fields readable. HOW TO USE • Paste raw headers from “Show original” / “View source” • Or forward as attachment and open the .eml (Pro) • Read Pass / Fail / Softfail badges and heuristic flags • Copy a summary or export a PDF (Pro) FREE Paste analysis, badges, copy summary, and a rolling history of your latest analyses. PRO (one-time) PDF export, unlimited history, and .eml import / Share Sheet open. HeaderCheck reports what is in the headers you provide. It does not guarantee a message is safe or malicious, and it is not legal or forensic advice.

Screenshots

Decibel Meter Sound Level dB4 screens
HeaderCheck4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: HeaderCheck at none against Decibel Meter Sound Level dB's shown. HeaderCheck also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 months). Decibel Meter Sound Level dB's advantage is iOS requirement (16.6 vs 26.0). On price, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Decibel Meter Sound Level dB sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and HeaderCheck sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Decibel Meter Sound Level dB ships an update every 3 months, HeaderCheck every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Decibel Meter Sound Level dB versus HeaderCheck: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDecibel Meter Sound Level dBHeaderCheck
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (24 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews37.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings24 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer汇杭 钟Nicholas McLarty

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Decibel Meter Sound Level dB

Subscriptions3
  • Premium Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Premium Monthly$5.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly3 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$49.99
1 purchases

HeaderCheck

One-time1
  • HeaderCheck Pro$2.99

Questions

Is Decibel Meter Sound Level dB free?
Decibel Meter Sound Level dB is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HeaderCheck free?
HeaderCheck is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Decibel Meter Sound Level dB or HeaderCheck have ads?
Decibel Meter Sound Level dB shows ads; HeaderCheck does not.
Which is updated more often, Decibel Meter Sound Level dB or HeaderCheck?
Decibel Meter Sound Level dB ships an update every 3 months, and HeaderCheck every 2 days. Most recently, Decibel Meter Sound Level dB was updated on September 27, 2026 and HeaderCheck on October 3, 2026.

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