Refoss vs dB Meter Sound Level Meter
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Refoss
Control and manage your home automation devices remotely. Schedule device operations, monitor their status, and integrate with voice assistants for hands-free control. Enjoy peace of mind knowing your electronics are managed efficiently.
- Remote on/off control
- Automated work plans
- Voice assistant integration
- Device status monitoring
- Manage smart plugs
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Refoss mainly focuses on home automation gadgets. Currently, there are products such as smart plug on the market. Customers can plug the device on it and easily manage the following functions through the Refoss app: 1. Turn on/off electronic devices anytime, anywhere through the Refoss app. 2. Create an on/off work plan to let the equipment work automatically according to the plan. 3. Link your Refoss smart devices to voice assistant, you can easily control the device with your voice. 4. View the on/off status of connected devices from anywhere for peace of mind.
dB Meter Sound Level Meter
Measure ambient noise levels in decibels (dB) with this straightforward tool. It displays real-time sound volume in a large, easy-to-read format and allows you to track minimum, average, and maximum values. Customize the background and text colors for a personalized experience.
- Real-time decibel measurement
- Min, average, and max value calculation
- Stop and reset function
- Customizable background and text colors
- Large, easy-to-read display
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What can you do with "The Sound Level Meter" app? - The sound level is measured at a glance. - Calculate minimum, average and maximum values in real time. - Stop and reset function. - Color change function (background color and text color can be changed) It will be a very simple and convenient application that displays the value of the sound volume using dB (decibel) in real time in a large size on the screen. The background and text colors can be freely set to any color, so you can choose your favorite color scheme and enjoy it.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Refoss at 87% against dB Meter Sound Level Meter's 30%. Refoss also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). dB Meter Sound Level Meter's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.5) and ratings volume (404 vs 125). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
dB Meter Sound Level Meter holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 125 and 404 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 87% of Refoss's written reviews are positive against 30% of dB Meter Sound Level Meter's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
| Parameter | Refoss | dB Meter Sound Level Meter |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (125 ratings) | 4.7 (404 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 87.4% of reviews — better | 30.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 125 | 404 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | — |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 224 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | FLEXBEE HK LIMITED | Vida Apps Incorporated |
Customer experience
Refoss
dB Meter Sound Level Meter
Bugs and requests
Refoss
Reported bugs
4 issues- App frequently loses login credentials
- Incorrect door status reporting
- Failure to connect and control devices
- Outdated app version not allowing new features
Requested features
5 requests- Ability to set different electricity rates based on time of day and day of week
- More detailed energy consumption data (hourly/minute-level)
- Apple Watch app
- CarPlay integration
- Ability to pause/stop door operation mid-cycle
dB Meter Sound Level Meter
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Refoss
No in-app purchases
dB Meter Sound Level Meter
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Refoss free?
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