Comparison

Decibel X vs V60 Tetsu Timer

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

Head to head
About

Decibel X

This tool transforms your device into a professional sound level meter, offering precise measurements of ambient noise. It features advanced calibration, frequency analysis, and data management for various applications, from personal curiosity to professional use.

Highlights
  • Pre-calibrated sound pressure level (SPL) measurements
  • Frequency weighting filters (dBA, dBC, ITU-R 468)
  • Apple Watch and Health App integration
  • History data management with export options
  • Dosimeter with NIOSH, OSHA standards
  • FFT and BAR graphs for real-time frequency analysis
  • InstaDecibel for sharing dB reports on photos
Features
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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

About

V60 Tetsu Timer

This app guides users through brewing delicious filter coffee using a championship-winning method. It breaks down complex techniques into simple, step-by-step instructions for replicating cafe-quality coffee at home.

Highlights
  • Guided brewing instructions
  • 4:6 method timer
  • Customizable cup design
  • Step-by-step process
  • Filter coffee guide
Features
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Brewing the tastiest cup of coffee with your dripper of choice has never been easier! Design your cup, follow the guided instructions, and enjoy.  Tetsu Timer follows the championship winning 4:6 method by Tetsu Kasuya, and breaks it down into a simple to follow timer to replicate at home. Give it a try now!

Screenshots

Decibel X4 screens
V60 Tetsu Timer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: V60 Tetsu Timer at none against Decibel X's 5. V60 Tetsu Timer also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 66%) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Decibel X's advantage is ratings volume (164K vs 3). On price, rating, ads 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

Both are free to download. Decibel X sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. V60 Tetsu Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Decibel X against 4.7 for V60 Tetsu Timer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Decibel X has 164K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 66% of Decibel X's written reviews are positive against 100% of V60 Tetsu Timer's.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Decibel X versus V60 Tetsu Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDecibel XV60 Tetsu Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (164K ratings)4.7 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings164K — better3
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size90 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSkyPaw Co., LimitedCodie Westphall

Customer experience

Decibel X

All ratings163,488 ratings
Positive92.2%
Neutral3.5%
Negative4.3%
Written reviews1,925 reviews
Positive66.3%
Neutral5.5%
Negative28.2%

V60 Tetsu Timer

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

V60 Tetsu Timer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Decibel X

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Membership$1.997 Days
  • Monthly Membership$5.991 Month
  • Annual Membership3 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time2
  • ITU-R 468, A, B, C Weightings$1.99
  • Data Export$2.99
None

V60 Tetsu Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Decibel X free?
Decibel X is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is V60 Tetsu Timer free?
V60 Tetsu Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Decibel X or V60 Tetsu Timer?
V60 Tetsu Timer is rated higher. Decibel X averages 4.6 out of 5 from 164K ratings, while V60 Tetsu Timer averages 4.7 from 3 ratings.
Do Decibel X or V60 Tetsu Timer have ads?
Neither Decibel X nor V60 Tetsu Timer shows ads.

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