Comparison

Thermal Light vs dB Meter & Spectrum Analyzer

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

Head to head
About

Thermal Light

This app measures the temperature of extremely hot objects by analyzing the light they emit. It's designed for users working with materials like iron, steel, and copper, offering a cost-effective alternative to specialized thermometers.

Highlights
  • Measures temperatures from 1000F to 2700F
  • Uses black body radiation analysis
  • Calibrated against certified IR thermometer
  • Cost-effective alternative to IR thermometers
  • Supports iron, steel, and ceramics
Features
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Thermal Light is the first of its kind app that uses black body radiation of an object (iron/steel, copper, ceramics) to determine temperatures between 1000F and 2700F. Very hot objects irradiate light; the app uses this light to determine the temperature between 1000 and 2700F. The app has been calibrated against a certified IR thermometer. Why spend $900 for an IR or optical thermometer when you can convert your iPhone to do the same thing? This is great for knowing the temperature of your steel for working. Temperature increments are 50F. Please go to support website for more details at http://houseofficer.com/forgingtemperature

About

dB Meter & Spectrum Analyzer

Measure ambient noise levels with professional-quality accuracy. This app offers a spectrum analyzer, hearing test, and the ability to save and share measurements with location data. It's a powerful, cost-effective tool for personal sound monitoring.

Highlights
  • Professional-quality sound level measurement
  • Integrated spectrum analyzer
  • Noise dosimeter (NIOSH/OSHA)
  • Photo & video with noise overlay
  • Hearing test
  • Save and export measurements (CSV/Audio)
  • Health App integration
Features
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"The best way to meter sound levels" - AppAdvice Decibel Meter is full of features sound level meter with exclusive accuracy of measurements and integrated spectrum analyzer. Calibrated with professional dB meter. The world is a noisy place: cars, power tools, crowds, machinery, and other common sources produce amounts of noise that can, with continued exposure, lead to permanent hearing loss. Sound level meters are useful for anyone who wants to avoid exposing their ears to harmful noise levels, but who wants to spend hundreds of dollars on one? dB Meter is free app which provides professional-quality measurement results, calibrated using an actual Nor140 high-precision decibel meter. With dB Meter, you can measure ambient noise levels, save your measurements and their locations, and share your measurements with others. dB Meter couples utility with stylish design and a polished user experience: a powerful tool in a sleek package, and at a tiny fraction of the cost of professional sound level meters. (Please note that dB Meter soundmeter app is not a replacement for professional devices and should be used for personal purposes only.) FEATURES: ● Health App integration. Export measured noise levels and audiogram directly to Health app. ● Noise dosimeter regarding NIOSH and OSHA standards ● Photo & video with the noise overlay ● Powerful hearing test ● Saves location data for each measurement. ● Save measurements with custom names and rename existing measurements. ● Export measurements in CSV or Audio format. ● Allows you to save, export and play back recorded measurements. ● Highly accurate measurements. ● Integrated Fully Functional Spectrum Analyzer ● Octave Band Real Time Analyzer ● FFT Plot (Fast Fourier Transform) ● Spectrogram ● Linear and logarithm scales ● Up to 16384 FFT size ● A lot of available window functions ● Tracking for max value ● Max and Min for any selected frequency ● Stunned graphics You can enable or disable noise levels data exporting to Health app in dB Meter Pro app settings. Have any questions or suggestions? Write to us: support@dbmeterpro.com DB Chart 150-160 dB = Eardrum rupture 140 decibel = Aircraft carrier deck. 130 dB = Jet take-off (100 meters), gun blast at close range. 120 dB= Human pain threshold, loud rock concert. 110 decibel = Serious hearing damage if sustained for more than 1 hour. 100 dB = Serious hearing damage if sustained for more than 8 hours. 90 decibel = Likely hearing damage if sustained for more than 8 hours. 80 decibel = Potential but unlikely hearing damage if sustained for more than 8 hours. 70 dB = Just annoying, but probably safe. 60 dB= Typical conversational volume. 50 dB = A quiet, library conversation. 40 decibel = A whisper. 30 dB= Barely audible sound. 20 decibel= Threshold of human hearing.

Screenshots

Thermal Light4 screens
dB Meter & Spectrum Analyzer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Thermal Light at $1.99 against dB Meter & Spectrum Analyzer's $29.99. Thermal Light also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months). dB Meter & Spectrum Analyzer's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 2.3) and ratings volume (866 vs 6). On ads 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

Thermal Light costs $1.99 and dB Meter & Spectrum Analyzer $29.99 up front. dB Meter & Spectrum Analyzer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Thermal Light asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

dB Meter & Spectrum Analyzer holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: dB Meter & Spectrum Analyzer has 866 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Thermal Light's written reviews are positive against 66% of dB Meter & Spectrum Analyzer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Thermal Light ships an update weekly, dB Meter & Spectrum Analyzer every 4 months. Both last shipped on October 23, 2026.

Scorecard9 real differences · 1 level
Thermal Light versus dB Meter & Spectrum Analyzer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThermal LightdB Meter & Spectrum Analyzer
Price$1.99 — better$29.99
Rating2.3 (6 ratings)4.7 (866 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews65.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings6866 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS16.611.3 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB88 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCrystal Clear SolutionsVlad Polyanskiy

Customer experience

Thermal Light

All ratings6 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

dB Meter & Spectrum Analyzer

All ratings865 ratings
Positive93.6%
Neutral3.2%
Negative3.1%
Written reviews231 reviews
Positive65.8%
Neutral6.5%
Negative27.7%

Bugs and requests

Thermal Light

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

dB Meter & Spectrum Analyzer

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • Crash with iOS 26
  • App failed to open on iPad Pro 11
  • Will not run
  • Video is recorded without sound
  • Failing to restore purchase
Show 2 more
  • Incompatible with iOS 11
  • Filters don't make sense

Requested features

4 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Advanced analytics dashboard
  • Ability to export recorded audio clips
  • Frequency display on RTA bar

In-app purchases

None

Thermal Light

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

dB Meter & Spectrum Analyzer

One-time1
  • Spectrum Analyzer Pro$14.99

Questions

Is Thermal Light free?
Thermal Light costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is dB Meter & Spectrum Analyzer free?
dB Meter & Spectrum Analyzer costs $29.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Thermal Light or dB Meter & Spectrum Analyzer?
dB Meter & Spectrum Analyzer is rated higher. Thermal Light averages 2.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while dB Meter & Spectrum Analyzer averages 4.7 from 866 ratings.
Do Thermal Light or dB Meter & Spectrum Analyzer have ads?
Neither Thermal Light nor dB Meter & Spectrum Analyzer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Thermal Light or dB Meter & Spectrum Analyzer?
Thermal Light ships an update weekly, and dB Meter & Spectrum Analyzer every 4 months. Most recently, Thermal Light was updated on October 23, 2026 and dB Meter & Spectrum Analyzer on October 23, 2026.

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