Comparison

logSPL vs dbDOSE Decibel Sound Meter

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

Head to head
About

logSPL

This app functions as a sophisticated sound level meter, offering both basic and advanced features for measuring noise. It allows users to adjust update rates, select weighting types, and view historical data and real-time histograms. Calibration is recommended for optimal accuracy.

Highlights
  • Sound level measurement
  • Adjustable update rates (fast/slow)
  • Weighting options (A, C, Z)
  • Min/max value monitoring
  • Average value computation (Leq)
  • Historical curve with grid
  • Real-time histogram
  • Dosemetering capabilities
Features
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This App is a full featured sound level meter, designed by a signal processing expert. It is iPhone/iPod/iPad compatible and adapts itself to the actual screen resolutions ("HD", "retina"). It consists in two parts: half top for basic features, half bottom for advanced ones (L95, %D, ...). Half top was thus designed to be extremely easy to use. Only two settings are requested: * select 'fast' or 'slow' update rate, which corresponds to 2 different integration periods * select the type of weighting: A or C or Z (Z meaning roughly: no filtering) These settings are saved when exiting the App. Some tips for weighting: * select A to evaluate the feeling of a person against a noise * select Z to balance an audio system Supports upside-down orientation. The min and max values are monitored and displayed in green in the upper view. An average value (Leq, LAeq, ...) is computed on top of this: the green triangle. Take care that this latter corresponds to the logarithm of the average power and not to the average of logarithm values, which is completely different. Integration time for this average value is: all time since start-up of the App or last reset. To reset these extreme and average values, touch the text named RESET. Bottom view is used to display an historical curve. A grid is visible, with lines every 10dB vertical and 10s horizontal. Half bottom now: * a real-time histogram is displayed on left side * it can compute L%: L95, L50, ... * it can make some dosemetering: for this you need to set threshold, criterion and exchange values. This is for advanced users due to the complexity of underlying concepts As for all sound-meter (at any price, hardware or software), you should calibrate it against a reference in order to achieve best accuracy. For this go to Mic. tab to add or remove a fixed offset to the measured values. Any question ? Click on the Facebook icon !

About

dbDOSE Decibel Sound Meter

Measure ambient noise levels, frequency components, and daily noise exposure in real-time. This tool helps monitor your environment and understand potential hearing risks with detailed analysis and session recording.

Highlights
  • Real-time decibel (dBA) meter
  • Real-time frequency (Hz) FFT analysis
  • Dosimeter noise level meter (OSHA)
  • Time-weighted average (TWA) sound level
  • Daily accumulated dose exposure
  • Record, analyze, and share audio session data
Features
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Easily monitor decibel, frequency, and your daily noise exposure! The world is a noisy place. Excessive exposure to loud noises can lead to hearing loss. © dbDose is an easy-to-use and powerful sound level meter. © dbDose enables you to measure the ambient noise level and frequency components in real-time. Additionally, © dbDose enables you to measure your overall level of noise exposure and the amount of time spent at each sound level. © dbDose is the perfect app to monitor the noise around you! Key Features • Real-time decibel (dBA) meter • Real-time frequency (Hz) FFT analysis (0-20 kHz) • Dosimeter noise level meter (OSHA) • Time-weighted average (TWA) sound level (dBA) • Daily accumulated dose exposure (%) • Minimum, maximum, average sound level (dBA) • Minimum, maximum, average frequency (Hz) • Calibrated with a professional db meter • Record, analyze, and share audio session data • Intuitive, easy-to-use design • Extensive help section • Easy access to customer support Frustration free • No ads • No subscriptions • No in-app purchases • No gimmicks If you have any questions about this app, please contact us at: JedaSoftwareSystemsHelp@gmail.com

Screenshots

logSPL4 screens
dbDOSE Decibel Sound Meter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: dbDOSE Decibel Sound Meter at every 2 days against logSPL's every 4 months. dbDOSE Decibel Sound Meter also leads on ratings volume (4 vs 1). logSPL's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and price ($1.99 vs $2.99). On review sentiment, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

logSPL costs $1.99 and dbDOSE Decibel Sound Meter $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

logSPL holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 4 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

logSPL ships an update every 4 months, dbDOSE Decibel Sound Meter every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
logSPL versus dbDOSE Decibel Sound Meter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterlogSPLdbDOSE Decibel Sound Meter
Price$1.99 — better$2.99
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.8 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings14 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.214.3 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFabien LefebvreMichael Weber

Customer experience

logSPL

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

dbDOSE Decibel Sound Meter

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

logSPL

No in-app purchases

None

dbDOSE Decibel Sound Meter

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is logSPL free?
logSPL costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is dbDOSE Decibel Sound Meter free?
dbDOSE Decibel Sound Meter costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, logSPL or dbDOSE Decibel Sound Meter?
logSPL is rated higher. logSPL averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while dbDOSE Decibel Sound Meter averages 4.8 from 4 ratings.
Do logSPL or dbDOSE Decibel Sound Meter have ads?
Neither logSPL nor dbDOSE Decibel Sound Meter shows ads.
Which is updated more often, logSPL or dbDOSE Decibel Sound Meter?
logSPL ships an update every 4 months, and dbDOSE Decibel Sound Meter every 2 days. Most recently, logSPL was updated on October 8, 2026 and dbDOSE Decibel Sound Meter on October 17, 2026.

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