Comparison

NoiseLevel vs AudioRadar

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

Head to head
About

NoiseLevel

Measure ambient sound levels in decibels using your device's microphone. Visualize sound intensity with a dynamic balloon that changes size and color, bursting at high levels. Experiment with different sounds and environments for fun and insight.

Highlights
  • Measures sound in decibels (dB)
  • Visualizes sound with a dynamic balloon
  • Balloon size and color change with sound level
  • Balloon bursts at high sound levels
  • Uses device microphone
  • Screen orientation flips
Features
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NoiseLevel is a fun way to measure the sounds in your surroundings. Measure the sound level of the music you listen to, your kids playing or your office environment. NoiseLevel uses your iPhone's built-in microphone to first pick up sound and then displays it in dB (= decibels) on a status bar at the bottom of NoiseLevel's main screen. Sounds are also displayed visually as a balloon whose size and color change according to the level of the sound measured. See the balloon burst at high sound levels - you can also make it burst by creating a sharp, high sound, for an example by clapping your hands. Have fun experimenting! For best results, turn the iPhone so the microphone is pointing directly at the sound source. The screen flips accordingly. Disclaimer: NoiseLevel is fairly accurate but it should NOT be considered a professional sound level meter. The built-in microphone of the iPhone can only measure values between 35 to 110 dB and values may vary slightly between iPhones.

About

AudioRadar

This app facilitates over-the-air Bluetooth firmware updates for a specific audio device. It ensures your device has the latest features and optimal performance, simplifying the upgrade process for an enhanced gaming experience with visual sound cues.

Highlights
  • Over-the-Air (OTA) Bluetooth updates
  • Seamless firmware upgrades
  • Optimal device performance
  • Enhanced gaming audio
  • Visual sound cues
Features
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The Audio Radar Mobile App is designed for seamless firmware updates using OTA (Over-The-Air) Bluetooth technology. This essential tool ensures your AudioRadar device is always up-to-date, providing optimal performance and enhanced features. The app simplifies the update process, allowing users to effortlessly upgrade their AudioRadar, ensuring the best gaming audio experience with visual sound cues. Ideal for gamers who want to maintain the cutting-edge functionality of their AudioRadar devices in the field, ensuring they stay ahead in their gaming experience.

Screenshots

NoiseLevel4 screens
AudioRadar4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: AudioRadar at Free against NoiseLevel's $0.99. AudioRadar also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 56%) and rating (4.8 vs 2.6). NoiseLevel's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly) and ratings volume (28 vs 4). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

AudioRadar is free to download; NoiseLevel costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

AudioRadar holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NoiseLevel has 28 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of NoiseLevel's written reviews are positive against 100% of AudioRadar's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NoiseLevel ships an update fortnightly, AudioRadar monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
NoiseLevel versus AudioRadar: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNoiseLevelAudioRadar
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating2.6 (28 ratings)4.8 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews56.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings28 — better4
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better13.4
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB26 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperKBMSoft ApSAirdrop Gaming LLC

Customer experience

NoiseLevel

All ratings28 ratings
Positive32.1%
Neutral10.7%
Negative57.1%
Written reviews25 reviews
Positive56.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative24.0%

AudioRadar

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

NoiseLevel

No in-app purchases

None

AudioRadar

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NoiseLevel free?
NoiseLevel costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is AudioRadar free?
AudioRadar is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, NoiseLevel or AudioRadar?
AudioRadar is rated higher. NoiseLevel averages 2.6 out of 5 from 28 ratings, while AudioRadar averages 4.8 from 4 ratings.
Do NoiseLevel or AudioRadar have ads?
Neither NoiseLevel nor AudioRadar shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NoiseLevel or AudioRadar?
NoiseLevel ships an update fortnightly, and AudioRadar monthly. Most recently, NoiseLevel was updated on October 15, 2026 and AudioRadar on October 4, 2026.

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