Comparison

Decibel Meter Ultra vs GridGrabber

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

Head to head
About

Decibel Meter Ultra

Measure, record, and analyze sound levels in your environment. This app offers precision metering, noise elimination tools, hearing protection features, and home audio calibration. It provides detailed reports and can be used with device microphones or external ones.

Highlights
  • Precision sound level metering
  • Noise logging and reporting
  • Hearing protection dosimeter
  • Fractional octave band analysis
  • Real-time analyzer
  • External microphone support
Features
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Measure, record and track sound levels in your environment with Decibel Meter Ultra, the all-in-one sound level meter, dosimeter and real-time analyzer. From monitoring sound levels at home, noise levels in the workplace, to calibrating the speakers of your hi-fi, Decibel Meter Ultra makes it easy to get the information that you need. Precision Metering For Sound: Get accurate sound level readings using industry standard measurement methodologies, selectable A, C and Z frequency weighting curves, fast and slow time-weightings, plus concurrent peak level measurement. Choose from the built-in microphones on your device or connect an external microphone* for an even broader dynamic range. Eliminate Nuisance Noise: Getting proof is as simple as tapping a button. Catch and log problem noise as it occurs. Overlay live video with sound levels, or create comprehensive acoustic analysis reports that you can share easily via PDF. Visualize sound levels over time and gather the evidence that you need to take decisive action. Safeguard Your Hearing: Stay aware of noise levels in the workplace and compare against industry-mandated safe levels using the built-in dosimeter. Select from default measurement profiles based on published recommendations from NIOSH and OSHA, or if you’re working against a different specification, create your own. Elevate Your Home Audio: Get the best from your home audio system with powerful fractional octave band analysis. Fine-tune your equipment using up to twelfth octave-band resolution, variable time weightings and peak level indicators so that you can enjoy music and movies like never before. Download now and take advantage of our free plan which includes our built-in metering profile and up to two-minute recording durations. Or choose one of our PRO plans and gain access to everything the app has to offer, including our full suite of professional metering options, custom meter profiles, analysis charts, PDF reports, background recording, unlimited recording durations and more. *External microphones require calibration against a reference sound level source The data provided by Decibel Meter Ultra is for educational and informational purposes only. Please refer to the disclaimer in the Terms of Use for further information. Terms of Use: https://decibelmeterultra.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://decibelmeterultra.com/privacy

About

GridGrabber

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Coordinates rarely arrive ready to use. They come buried in messages, field notes, reports and map links — mixed with names, times, instructions and other text. GridGrabber turns that information into a simple workflow: Paste → Extract → Check → Use. Paste the text as you received it. GridGrabber finds supported coordinates and brings the results together in one place — without making you clean up or retype the message first. Usable results are ready to copy, open in a map app or export as KML or GPX. If something is incomplete or ambiguous, GridGrabber keeps that uncertainty visible so you can check it before relying on it. GridGrabber supports MGRS, UTM, latitude/longitude and other common coordinate formats, as well as supported Apple Maps, Google Maps and Waze links. Core coordinate processing works offline and on your device. There is no account, analytics or activity history. Network access is only used when a supported map link needs external resolution and you choose to continue. GridGrabber doesn’t replace your map, navigation or reporting tools. It handles the step between receiving location information and using it. Less retyping. Less format juggling. Fewer avoidable mistakes.

Screenshots

Decibel Meter Ultra4 screens
GridGrabber4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GridGrabber at none against Decibel Meter Ultra's 7. GridGrabber also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). Decibel Meter Ultra's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs monthly). 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. Decibel Meter Ultra sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. GridGrabber asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Decibel Meter Ultra ships an update every 10 days, GridGrabber monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Decibel Meter Ultra versus GridGrabber: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDecibel Meter UltraGridGrabber
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (2.6K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews43.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.6K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size92 MB5 MB
Age rating+124+
DeveloperUltrafineJanis Abolins

Bugs and requests

Decibel Meter Ultra

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Subscription charges continue after cancellation
  • Subscription cancellation page doesn't load

Requested features

2 requests
  • Lower subscription pricing
  • Improve subscription cancellation process

GridGrabber

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Decibel Meter Ultra

Subscriptions4
  • PRO Access7 Days trial2 variants$7.997 Days
  • PRO Access2 variants$11.991 Month
  • PRO Access3 Days trial$39.991 Year
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  • PRO Access2 variants$39.991 Year
None

GridGrabber

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Decibel Meter Ultra free?
Decibel Meter Ultra is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GridGrabber free?
GridGrabber is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Decibel Meter Ultra or GridGrabber have ads?
Neither Decibel Meter Ultra nor GridGrabber shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Decibel Meter Ultra or GridGrabber?
Decibel Meter Ultra ships an update every 10 days, and GridGrabber monthly. Most recently, Decibel Meter Ultra was updated on November 3, 2026 and GridGrabber on October 31, 2026.

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