Comparison

NoiSee vs Decibel X PRO

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

Head to head
About

NoiSee

This app functions as a professional-grade sound level meter for iOS devices. It offers advanced features for occupational health measurements, including noise dose and projected dose calculations. The app utilizes the device's internal microphone and provides accurate readings tested against professional standards.

Highlights
  • Professional-grade sound level meter
  • Occupational health compliant parameters
  • Noise DOSE and Elapsed time
  • Frequency and time weighting options
  • Spectrum analysis
  • Calibration features
Features
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Measuring sound is what we do. NoiSee — Worthy of the name "Sound Level Meter" NoiSee is an intuitive professional-grade sound level meter for iPhone and iPad. It features all the tools expected from a professional ANSI or IEC compliant Sound Level Meter. All filters, averaging modes and statistics meet or exceed class 2 requirements of the relevant ANSI and IEC standards. NoiSee is specifically designed for Occupational Health and live-sound measurements. It was created by a team with over 20 years of experience in calibration, owning a Sound Level Meter calibration laboratory meeting ISO 17025 requirements. The same calibration equipment was used to develop this app. IMPORTANT NOTE Supported devices with a calibrated and frequency-response-compensated internal microphone: iPhone 12 mini, 12, 12 Pro Max, 13, 15, 16 Plus, 16e, 17 Pro Max, iPhone Air; iPad (9th gen), iPad (10th gen). The app also includes parameters and UI optimised for live events and live audio monitoring, including running LAeq (5, 10, 15 and 20 min averaging intervals). The initial calibration is determined by testing in an anechoic chamber meant for calibration of professional Sound Level Meters. We do not recommend changing it on supported devices, as internal microphone sensitivity varies insignificantly between units of the same model. Requires iOS 17 or later. Dynamic range approximately 40–100 dB (re. 20 µPa); frequency range 40 Hz – 18 kHz. SOUND LEVEL METER History (profile) view of all relevant parameters. Statistics view of the current measurement (ISO 1996 percentiles), also visualised as a histogram. • Time weightings: Fast, Slow, Impulse, Equivalent • Parameters: LAeq, LCpeak, LAFmin, LASmax, SPL, and more • Spectrum view: time-history of frequency- and time-weighted level. CPB analysis per IEC 61260 and ANSI S1.11, from 1/1 down to 1/24 octave. NOISE AT WORK Occupational-health compliant (ISO 9612, OSHA, NIOSH): Noise DOSE, elapsed time, LEX 8h, Projected DOSE, Time to reach 100% DOSE. Threshold, reference level and exchange rate can be set to custom values. EXTERNAL MICROPHONES Tested with MicW i436, i437 and D236, and Dayton Audio iMM-6 and iMM-6C — calibrated measurement microphones complying with Class 2 (IEC 61672). With an acoustic calibrator, NoiSee can calibrate automatically. Connect via USB-C, or via the Apple USB-C / Lightning to 3.5 mm adapter. IN-APP PURCHASES Premium octave analysis: • Non-standard time weightings (1/16 s up to 16 s) • Spectrum in 1/3 octave or finer Logging: • One-second logging of spectrum and total parameters • Profile view beyond 2 minutes • CSV export Recording: • 24-bit WAV or AAC Reporting: • PDF report export

About

Decibel X PRO

This application transforms your device into a professional sound level meter, offering precise dBA and dBC measurements. It features advanced analysis tools like frequency spectrum analysis and data export, making it ideal for audio professionals and anyone interested in sound environments.

Highlights
  • Professional sound level meter
  • dBA and dBC measurements
  • Frequency spectrum analysis (FFT, BAR graphs)
  • Data logging and export (PNG, CSV)
  • Apple Watch support
  • Health App integration
  • Dosimeter with NIOSH, OSHA standards
Features
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"Decibel X" is the leading noise meter app on the market, which has highly reliable, pre-calibrated measurements and supports dBA, dBC. Our success lies at the intersection of expertise in sound communication, listening to our dear users, and our vision to build a great product. Our app turns your iOS device into a professional sound level meter, precisely measures the sound pressure level (SPL) all around you. While this pro tool mainly aids audio experts or workers prone to noise pollution, it can also add more fun and protect your hearing. Have you ever wondered how quiet your surroundings are or how loud is a rock concert or football match? "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 - 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. - WAVE graph with 2 display modes: Rolling & Buffer - InstaDecibel to capture your dB report overlaid on photos and easily shared via popular social networks (Facebook, Instagram, Messages, etc.). - Support both Portrait and Landscape layouts - Beautiful, intuitive and carefully crafted UI design - Optimized for iOS 11 OTHER GREAT FEATURES: - Standard time weightings (Response Time): SLOW (500 milliseconds) and FAST (200 milliseconds) - Trimming calibration from -15 dB to 15 dB - Standard measurement range from 30 dBA up to 130 dBA - HISTO graph for plotted history of the recorded values - 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 - "Keep Device Stay Awake" option for long duration recording - Reset and clear current recording at any time - Tap on Max value to reset at any time - Pause/Resume the tool at any time 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. * Choose from different subscription options. Our standard subscription options are: 1-month Subscription 1-year Subscription * Subscription payments will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of your purchase and upon commencement of each renewal term. Subscription with a free trial period will automatically renew to a paid subscription. You can cancel your subscription or free trial in the iTunes settings at least 24-hours before the end of the free trial period. The cancellation will take effect the day after the last day of the current subscription period and you will be downgraded to the free service. * Please note: any unused portion of a free trial period (if offered) will be forfeited when you purchase a premium subscription during the free trial period. * Privacy Policy: http://www.skypaw.com/decibelx/privacy_policy.html * EULA: http://www.skypaw.com/decibelx/terms.html

Screenshots

NoiSee4 screens
Decibel X PRO4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: NoiSee at $0.99 against Decibel X PRO's $69.99. Decibel X PRO's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ratings volume (6.9K vs 242). On 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

NoiSee costs $0.99 and Decibel X PRO $69.99 up front. NoiSee sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Decibel X PRO asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Decibel X PRO holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Decibel X PRO has 6.9K ratings behind it against 242, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of NoiSee's written reviews are positive against 74% of Decibel X PRO's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NoiSee ships an update every 9 months, Decibel X PRO every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
NoiSee versus Decibel X PRO: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNoiSeeDecibel X PRO
Price$0.99 — better$69.99
Rating4.5 (242 ratings)4.7 (6.9K ratings) — better
Positive reviews62.5% of reviews74.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2426.9K — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEA LABSkyPaw Co., Limited

Customer experience

NoiSee

All ratings242 ratings
Positive85.5%
Neutral5.8%
Negative8.7%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive62.5%
Neutral18.8%
Negative18.8%

Decibel X PRO

All ratings6,907 ratings
Positive94.0%
Neutral2.7%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews271 reviews
Positive74.2%
Neutral5.5%
Negative20.3%

Bugs and requests

NoiSee

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Decibel X PRO

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes on launch after recent update
  • Inability to open app on iPhone 6S and newer devices
  • Incorrect or unreadable data display on iPad

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add video recording with live dB overlay
  • Improve readability of frequency scale
  • Include dBC measurements
  • Add alarm for exceeding noise thresholds
  • Provide more detailed documentation and support
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  • Improve cloud/iCloud sync and data management

In-app purchases

4 purchases

NoiSee

One-time4
  • Logging$1.99
  • Audio recording$1.99
  • Reporting$1.99
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  • Premium octave analysis$2.99
None

Decibel X PRO

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NoiSee free?
NoiSee costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Decibel X PRO free?
Decibel X PRO costs $69.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, NoiSee or Decibel X PRO?
Decibel X PRO is rated higher. NoiSee averages 4.5 out of 5 from 242 ratings, while Decibel X PRO averages 4.7 from 6.9K ratings.
Do NoiSee or Decibel X PRO have ads?
Neither NoiSee nor Decibel X PRO shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NoiSee or Decibel X PRO?
NoiSee ships an update every 9 months, and Decibel X PRO every 3 months. Most recently, NoiSee was updated on September 24, 2026 and Decibel X PRO on September 22, 2026.

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