# NoiSee vs SPL Meter

The clearest difference is price: SPL Meter at Free against NoiSee's $0.99. SPL Meter also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 65%) and rating (4.9 vs 4.5). NoiSee's advantage is ratings volume (243 vs 14). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

SPL Meter is free to download; NoiSee costs $0.99 up front. NoiSee sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and SPL Meter sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SPL Meter holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NoiSee has 243 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of NoiSee's written reviews are positive against 100% of SPL Meter's.

NoiSee ships an update every 5 months, SPL Meter every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NoiSee | SPL Meter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.5 (243 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noisee/id549239949/reviews) | **[4.9 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spl-meter-db-noise-tool/id6751081307/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **243** | 14 |
| Positive reviews | 64.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 8 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [EA LAB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1005558529) | [CODIGITAL SOLUTIONS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1829802387) |

## What reviewers say

### NoiSee

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noisee/id549239949)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Logging | $1.99 | one-time |
| Audio recording | $1.99 | one-time |
| Reporting | $1.99 | one-time |
| Premium octave analysis | $2.99 | one-time |


### SPL Meter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spl-meter-db-noise-tool/id6751081307)

Transform your device into a professional sound level meter to measure decibels in real-time. Monitor noise levels, visualize sound frequencies, and track your exposure to ensure safe hearing limits.

**Highlights:** Accurate noise level detection, Live audio monitoring, Professional calibration, Detailed noise history, Advanced spectrogram view, Noise exposure tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Access | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Access | $4.99 | per month |
| Pro Access | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NoiSee free?

NoiSee costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is SPL Meter free?

SPL Meter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, NoiSee or SPL Meter?

SPL Meter is rated higher. NoiSee averages 4.5 out of 5 from 243 ratings, while SPL Meter averages 4.9 from 14 ratings.

### Do NoiSee or SPL Meter have ads?

Neither NoiSee nor SPL Meter shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, NoiSee or SPL Meter?

NoiSee ships an update every 5 months, and SPL Meter every 2 months. Most recently, NoiSee was updated on October 29, 2026 and SPL Meter on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*