Arken Optics vs Decibel Meter
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Arken Optics
This utility app connects to Arken Optics devices via WiFi, allowing real-time screen viewing, file management, and device function adjustments. It also offers video editing capabilities like cropping and slow-motion, alongside reticle calibration and software updates.
- Real-time device screen mirroring
- View, download, and share device files
- Device function menu settings
- Reticle zero calibration
- Online device software upgrades
- Video editing (cropping, synthesis, slow-motion)
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Arken Optics APP is a free mobile application, and can connect to all devices under the Arken Optics brand through WiFi. After the connection is successful, you can perform the following operations through the Arken Optics APP: 1. You can see the screen of the device synchronously in real time 2. You can view the video files of the device online, and you can download the device files to the mobile phone and share them to other platforms 3. You can set the device function menu 4. You can quickly perform reticle zero calibration on the APP 5. Online device software upgrades can be performed through the APP 6. Video editing functions can be performed on the APP: video cropping, video synthesis, video slow motion
Decibel Meter
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Decibel Meter - Precision Tool turns your Apple Watch into a professional-grade sound level monitor. Get real-time decibel readings with a beautifully designed gauge interface, right on your wrist. REAL-TIME SOUND MONITORING Measure ambient noise levels instantly with a responsive, high-refresh metering engine. The precision gauge updates 20 times per second, giving you accurate readings from whisper-quiet rooms to loud concert venues. PROFESSIONAL GAUGE DISPLAY A sleek speedometer-style arc visualizes sound intensity from 0 to 120 dB. The dynamic needle moves smoothly with spring physics, making it easy to read levels at a glance. SMART COLOR INDICATORS Instantly understand your sound environment: Green: Safe levels below 75 dB Yellow: Moderate exposure between 75-90 dB Red: Dangerous levels above 90 dB PROTECT YOUR HEARING Prolonged exposure to sounds above 85 dB can cause permanent hearing damage. Decibel Meter helps you stay aware of your surroundings whether you are at a concert, working with power tools, commuting, or checking your baby's room. PRIVACY FIRST No audio is ever recorded or stored. The microphone is used exclusively for real-time level measurement. Your sound data stays on your device and is never transmitted anywhere. DESIGNED FOR APPLE WATCH Built natively for watchOS with SwiftUI. Optimized for all Apple Watch sizes including Apple Watch Ultra. Lightweight, fast, and battery-conscious. Perfect for musicians, audio engineers, parents, construction workers, commuters, and anyone who cares about hearing health.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Arken Optics at Free against Decibel Meter's $1.99. Arken Optics also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). On ads, 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
Arken Optics is free to download; Decibel Meter costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Arken Optics | Decibel Meter |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $1.99 |
| Rating | 3.7 (6 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hunan Pangu Optical Instruments Manufacturing Co., Ltd. | Emrah Korkmaz |
In-app purchases
Arken Optics
No in-app purchases
Decibel Meter
No in-app purchases









