Comparison

dBMeter Pro vs Decibel Meter

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

Head to head
About

dBMeter Pro

This application transforms your iPhone into a sound level meter for analyzing ambient noise or testing audio equipment. It offers dual-input measurement, a contextual reference guide, and long-term data logging up to 12 hours. Data can be exported for further analysis.

Highlights
  • Dual-input measurement
  • Contextual reference guide
  • Long-term data logging
  • CSV data export
  • External microphone support
Read full description

Transform your iPhone into a powerful sound level meter with dBMeter Pro. Whether you are analyzing ambient noise, testing audio equipment, or simply curious about your environment, dBMeter Pro delivers accurate decibel readings with an intuitive interface. Key Capabilities: - Dual-Input Measurement: Seamlessly switch between the iPhone’s built-in microphone for quick checks or connect external measuring microphones for enhanced precision. - Contextual Reference Guide: Don’t just read numbers—understand them. Our visual reference view compares current noise levels to real-world examples (like a library, traffic, or a rock concert) for instant context. - Long-Term Data Logging: Need to monitor noise over time? Record up to 12 hours of continuous samples. - Data Export: Easily export your sessions as CSV files for deep-dive analytics and archiving. Important Note: While dBMeter Pro has been calibrated using professional-grade equipment to ensure high accuracy, it is intended for personal and educational use only. It should not be used as a substitute for certified industrial equipment for professional or legal measurements. The author assumes no liability for damages arising from the use of this software.

About

Decibel Meter

Transform your smartphone into a precise sound measuring device. This app uses your phone's microphone to display real-time decibel levels with clear descriptions. Analyze sound over time, calibrate for accuracy, and share your findings easily.

Highlights
  • Real-time decibel measurement
  • Min, average, and max sound levels
  • Apple Watch integration
  • Customizable calibration
  • Data sharing (CSV, screenshots)
  • Historical data tracking
  • Cloud data storage
Features
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Turn your smartphone into a sound measuring device. Our app uses a built-in microphone to display current decibels level with a corresponding, easily readable text description, and you can start/stop a measurement to get an average as well as min and max values from a specific period of time. - Precision Sound Measurement: Turn your smartphone into a high-accuracy sound meter! Displays real-time decibel levels with clear text descriptions. - Comprehensive Data Analysis: Capture minimum, average, and maximum sound levels. Perfect for analyzing specific time periods and sound environments. - Seamless Watch Integration (Apple Watch): Effortlessly control measurements from your wrist with our Apple Watch app. Hands-free and interference-free! - Customizable Calibration: Manually or automatically adjust decibel input values to fit your needs. Perfect for personalized sound measurement. - Easy Data Sharing: Share sound level readings instantly. Export as CSV or share engaging screenshots with friends or colleagues. - Historical Data Tracking: Revisit your sound measurements with our intuitive history screen. Displays all your past data with detailed statistics. - Cloud Data Security: Keep your data safe and accessible anywhere with our cloud services. Log in with social media or email on any device. - Adaptive Display Settings: Customize your display for short or long-term monitoring. Keep your screen on to always have an eye on your recordings. - Features Exclusive to Apple Watch - Remote Measurement Control: Manage your phone's sound measurements directly from your Apple watch. Simplify your experience! - Real-Time Monitoring on Your Wrist: Monitor current sound levels conveniently on your Apple Watch device. Stay informed effortlessly! Using the calibration option, you can adjust the input decibels values according to your needs. You can also screenshot the whole view and share it with friends. The history screen allows you to see your saved data with the date, time, avg, and max values along with the CSV file from the whole span of measurement, which you can also share as you please. Keep your data safe with our cloud services, which allows you to create accounts and store your data.. Log in using your social media accounts or email to a different device to see and share your data. In settings, you can set up chart length according to your needs, whether you want to see a short period of time or a longer time span. Also, you can change the settings to keep your screen on in order to keep an eye on your recordings at all times. Our app comes with a brand new application for Apple Watch devices. You can easily control your measurements with your watch without having to touch your phone. Controlling the measurements with the watch avoids interference! Privacy policy: https://mysticmobileapps.com/legal/privacy/decibelmeter Terms and conditions: https://mysticmobileapps.com/legal/terms/decibelmeter

Screenshots

dBMeter Pro4 screens
Decibel Meter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Decibel Meter at Free against dBMeter Pro's $5.99. Decibel Meter also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (222 vs 2). dBMeter Pro's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). On iOS requirement 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

Decibel Meter is free to download; dBMeter Pro costs $5.99 up front. Decibel Meter sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. dBMeter Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

dBMeter Pro holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Decibel Meter has 222 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of dBMeter Pro's written reviews are positive against 40% of Decibel Meter's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

dBMeter Pro ships an update every 5 months, Decibel Meter every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 1 level
dBMeter Pro versus Decibel Meter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterdBMeter ProDecibel Meter
Price$5.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better4.3 (222 ratings)
Positive reviews56.7% of reviews — better40.5% of reviews
Number of ratings2222 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMatthias SchorerMYSTIC MOBILE APPS LLC

Customer experience

dBMeter Pro

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews60 reviews
Positive56.7%
Neutral16.7%
Negative26.7%

Decibel Meter

All ratings222 ratings
Positive84.2%
Neutral5.9%
Negative9.9%
Written reviews131 reviews
Positive40.5%
Neutral9.2%
Negative50.4%

In-app purchases

None

dBMeter Pro

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Decibel Meter

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Sound Meter+14 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Annual Sound Meter+14 Days trial$5.991 Year

Questions

Is dBMeter Pro free?
dBMeter Pro costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Decibel Meter free?
Decibel Meter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, dBMeter Pro or Decibel Meter?
dBMeter Pro is rated higher. dBMeter Pro averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Decibel Meter averages 4.3 from 222 ratings.
Do dBMeter Pro or Decibel Meter have ads?
Decibel Meter shows ads; dBMeter Pro does not.
Which is updated more often, dBMeter Pro or Decibel Meter?
dBMeter Pro ships an update every 5 months, and Decibel Meter every 3 weeks. Most recently, dBMeter Pro was updated on October 27, 2026 and Decibel Meter on October 29, 2026.

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