Attenuator vs dB Master
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Attenuator
Calculate output voltage, power, and attenuation based on input values and dB of attenuation. Features NMR-specific calculations for pulses and measures local magnetic fields and barometric pressure.
- Calculate output voltage and power
- Specify input voltage (Vpp or Vrms)
- Calculate attenuation in dB
- NMR pulse calculations
- Measure local magnetic field
- Display barometric pressure
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Attenuator is a utility for anyone working with radio frequency sources and needs to know power and voltage after attenuation. You can specify an input voltage (Vpp or Vrms) and dB of attenuation to get the output voltage, power and attenuation. The impedance can be specified, typically 50Ω for most systems. There is a new emphasis on NMR utility, with options for calculating pulses based on reference power and pulse length. Powers are in Watts, dBm, and dB values. Measure local magnetic field to check stray static fields from magnets. See the local barometric pressure, useful if the magnet boil-off is high
dB Master
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dB Master is a fast, accurate, and easy-to-use sound level meter that turns your phone into a professional noise measurement tool. Perfect for checking environmental noise, testing audio equipment, or simply understanding the loudness around you. Features: Real-time dB measurement (min, max, average) Live sound graphs for clear noise visualization Peak hold & noise alerts Frequency spectrum analysis Calibration settings for improved accuracy Simple, clean interface Whether you're measuring traffic noise, monitoring workplace sound, or testing speakers, dB Master gives you reliable and intuitive noise level readings anytime, anywhere. Download dB Master and take control of your sound environment.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Attenuator at none against dB Master's shown. dB Master's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 7 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and in-app purchases 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. Attenuator sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and dB Master sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Attenuator ships an update every 7 months, dB Master every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Attenuator | dB Master |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (8 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 88 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tim E. Burrow | GKM Interactive UG (haftungsbeschränkt) |
In-app purchases
Attenuator
- Remove all ads$1.99
dB Master
- Premium$1.99









