Decibel X vs Eos Remote
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Decibel X
This app transforms your device into a professional sound level meter, precisely measuring ambient noise pressure. It offers advanced features like frequency analysis, historical data management, and dosimeter functions, making it useful for various applications and entertainment.
- Precise sound pressure level measurement
- Frequency spectrum analysis (FFT, BAR graphs)
- Historical data recording and export
- Dosimeter with NIOSH, OSHA standards
- Apple Watch and Health App integration
- Customizable calibration and filters
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"Decibel X" is one of very few noise meter apps on the market that has highly reliable, pre-calibrated measurements and supports dBA, dBC. It turns your iOS device into a professional sound level meter, precisely measures the sound pressure level (SPL) all around you. This extremely useful and beautiful tool will not only be a great tool for many uses but also bring you a lot of fun. Have you wondered how quiet is your room or how loud is a rock concert or sport event? "Decibel X" will help you answer all of those. WHAT MAKE IT GREAT AND STAND OUT FROM OTHER APPS: - Trusted accuracy: the app is tested and pre calibrated for all Apple devices. The precision is matching with real SPL devices - Apple Watch support: see noise level right from your wrist - Health App integration: export noise levels directly into Health app - Frequency weighting filters: ITU-R 468, A, B, C, Z - Powerful, smart history data management: + Recording data can be saved into a list of history records for future access and analysis + Each record can be exported as hi-res PNG graph or CSV text via sharing services + iCloud support which synchronize all history records across your Apple devices + Fullscreen mode to give overview the whole history of an record - Dosimeter with NIOSH, OSHA standards - Powerful calibration: Linear, Octave 1/1, 1/3, Load/save profile - FFT and BAR graphs to display real time FFT. Those are very useful for frequency analysis and musical tests. Real time predominant frequency is also displayed. - InstaDecibel to capture your dB report overlaid on photos and easily shared via popular social networks (Facebook, Instagram, Messages, etc.). - Support Live Activity, Dynamic Island - Support both Portrait and Landscape layouts - Beautiful, intuitive and carefully crafted UI design. Themes: LIGHT, DARK and CLASSIC OTHER GREAT FEATURES: - Standard time weightings (Response Time): SLOW (500 milliseconds), FAST (200 milliseconds) AND IMPULSE (50 milliseconds) - MIC Gain Offset from -50 dB to 50 dB - Standard measurement range from 30 dBA up to 130 dBA - HISTO graph for plotted history of the recorded values - WAVE graph with 2 display modes: Rolling & Buffer - SPECTROGRAPH - Real time scale level chart - Display Current, Average/Leq, and Max values with both nice and clear digital and analog layouts - Quick reference text to help you compare with real-life examples NOTES: - Please do not expect a quiet room reading will be 0 dBA. The range 30-130 dBA is the standard usable range and an average quiet room will be about 30 dBA. - Although all devices are pre-calibrated, custom calibration is suggested for serious purposes requiring higher precision and accuracy. You will need a real external device or calibrated sound meter as a reference, then adjust the trimming calibration until the reading matches with the reference. * Privacy Policy: http://www.skypaw.com/decibelx/privacy_policy.html * EULA: http://www.skypaw.com/decibelx/terms.html
Eos Remote
Control your lighting console from your mobile device. This app offers features like direct selects, a color picker with a gel library, virtual encoders, and patch capabilities. It's designed to save time for programmers and riggers by allowing them to troubleshoot issues remotely.
- Direct Selects
- Color Picker with Gel Library
- Virtual Encoders
- Patching
- Magic Sheet Viewer
- Custom Layouts
- Faders
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Eos Remote is not an official Electronic Theatre Controls (ETC) product. They probably don't know it exists. Please visit www.lightingremotes.com for support. Have you ever forgone a coffee break because you’ve been problem solving issues, going back and forth to the console? Now for the price of a coffee (per month), Eos Remote can save you that time; giving you the tools you need to problem solve any situation on stage. Eos Remote is designed to be used by programmers and riggers alike. The monthly and annual subscriptions come with a 1-month free trial. Features include, - Direct Selects - Color Picker with a Gel Library - Virtual Encoders - Patch - Magic Sheet Viewer - Custom Layouts - Lamp Controls - Playback Status Display - Faders - Discrete Users - Console Discovery - Split Screen on iPad Payment will be applied to your Apple account starting at the conclusion of your trial period, if applicable, unless you cancel before the trial ends. Subscriptions will automatically renew unless cancelled within 24-hours before the end of the current period. You may cancel your subscription anytime by going to your account settings on the App Store after purchase. Refunds will not be provided for the unused portion of any term. For support, visit www.lightingremotes.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: Decibel X at free with in-app purchases against Eos Remote's subscription. Decibel X also leads on ratings volume (163K vs 50) and rating (4.6 vs 4.4). Eos Remote's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). On price, review sentiment, ads 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. Decibel X sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Eos Remote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Decibel X holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Decibel X has 163K ratings behind it against 50, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of Decibel X's written reviews are positive against 56% of Eos Remote's.
Decibel X ships an update every 3 months, Eos Remote fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Decibel X | Eos Remote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (163K ratings) — better | 4.4 (50 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 61.7% of reviews — better | 55.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 163K — better | 50 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 90 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SkyPaw Co., Limited | Trent Barclay |
Customer experience
Decibel X
Eos Remote
Bugs and requests
Decibel X
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes when deleting recordings
- Microphone issues on certain devices
- Saved files not accessible after updates
Requested features
5 requests- Add GPS coordinates to recordings
- Improve reporting and data export
- Provide more weighting options
- Extend frequency range
- Allow music playback while using the app
Eos Remote
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Decibel X
- Weekly Membership$1.997 Days
- Monthly Membership$5.991 Month
- Annual Membership3 Days trial$49.991 Year
- ITU-R 468, A, B, C Weightings$1.99
- Data Export$2.99
Eos Remote
- Monthly Subscription1 Month trial$2.991 Month
- Annual Subscription1 Month trial$29.991 Year
Questions
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