Comparison

Attenuator vs Impulse Noise Decibel Meter

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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

About

Impulse Noise Decibel Meter

Features
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Firearm Noise Testing | Sound Level Meter helps you monitor sound levels (dB) in real time. It’s designed for very loud environments such as workshops, concerts, and outdoor ranges, so you can make better hearing-safety decisions. The app uses your phone’s microphone to estimate sound pressure level and shows current, minimum, average, and maximum readings with clear visual feedback. Key features • Real-time decibel meter (dB) • Min / Avg / Max tracking • A-weighting (dBA) for everyday noise (closest to human hearing) • C-weighting (dBC) for very loud environments and peak levels • Linear mode for raw/technical readings (no filtering) • Sensitivity calibration (+/−) to compensate for device microphone differences • Clean, readable interface for quick checks Important notes • This app is not a certified or laboratory-grade sound level meter. Readings vary by device model, microphone hardware, phone case, distance, and environment. • For general information and personal awareness only. Not intended for legal, regulatory, medical, or workplace compliance measurements. • Very loud sounds can damage hearing quickly. Always use appropriate hearing protection in loud environments. Privacy • Microphone input is used only to calculate sound level. • We do not sell personal data.

Screenshots

Attenuator4 screens
Impulse Noise Decibel Meter2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Impulse Noise Decibel Meter at none against Attenuator's 1. On price, ads, device support and 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

Both are free to download. Attenuator sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Impulse Noise Decibel Meter asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Attenuator versus Impulse Noise Decibel Meter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAttenuatorImpulse Noise Decibel Meter
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 7 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTim E. BurrowTigran Mkhitaryan

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Attenuator

One-time1
  • Remove all ads$1.99
None

Impulse Noise Decibel Meter

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Attenuator free?
Attenuator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Impulse Noise Decibel Meter free?
Impulse Noise Decibel Meter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Attenuator or Impulse Noise Decibel Meter have ads?
Neither Attenuator nor Impulse Noise Decibel Meter shows ads.

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