Comparison

Cubase iC Pro vs Db Meter Pro for Watch

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

Head to head
About

Cubase iC Pro

This app acts as a personal recording assistant, offering advanced control over your music production software. It provides a clear project overview, a detailed mixer view, and a powerful tool for customizing key commands and macros.

Highlights
  • Project overview
  • Mixer view
  • Key command customization
  • Macro setup
  • Recording assistant
Currently charting
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Connecting more deeply to Cubase than any other app, Cubase iC Pro is your personal recording assistant. An advanced Cubase control app with a clear focus on recording, the project overview page and mixer allow you to see your project just as you know it in Cubase, while the key command page gives you a powerful tool for setting up your most-used keyboard shortcuts and macros. It’s the perfect Cubase companion! Please note that Cubase iC Pro is a remote control app and will not function without a connection to Cubase. Some of its functionality only works in combination with advanced Cubase versions. Important Note: The Steinberg SKI Remote must be installed before using Cubase iC Pro. It can be downloaded at http://www.steinberg.net/ski. For the complete list of new features, improvements, issues and solutions in Cubase iC Pro 1.3.0, please visit us at https://forums.steinberg.net/c/mobile-apps. If you like Cubase iC Pro, please support us by rating it on the App Store!

About

Db Meter Pro for Watch

Features
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Db Meter Pro delivers instant sound level measurements right to your Apple Watch, empowering you to monitor your audio environment with unparalleled convenience. Whether you're concerned about noise exposure, curious about ambient sound, or simply want to stay informed about your surroundings, Db Meter Pro provides accessible decibel readings directly from your wrist. Designed for simplicity and quick insights, this essential watchOS app transforms your Apple Watch into a powerful yet discreet sound level meter. Keep track of noise levels in various settings, from busy city streets to quiet offices, and make informed decisions to protect your hearing and enhance your well-being. Key Features: * **Real-time Decibel Readings:** Get immediate feedback on current sound levels. * **Wrist-Mounted Convenience:** Access your sound meter anytime, anywhere on your Apple Watch. * **Intuitive Display:** Easily understand your audio environment at a glance. * **Environmental Awareness:** Monitor noise to support hearing health and peace of mind. Experience a new level of environmental awareness with Db Meter Pro – your personal sound level monitor for Apple Watch.

Screenshots

Cubase iC Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Db Meter Pro for Watch at $2.99 against Cubase iC Pro's $16.99. Cubase iC Pro's advantage is chart position (#172 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (12.4 vs 17.0). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases 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

Cubase iC Pro costs $16.99 and Db Meter Pro for Watch $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cubase iC Pro ships an update every 2 months, Db Meter Pro for Watch every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Cubase iC Pro versus Db Meter Pro for Watch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCubase iC ProDb Meter Pro for Watch
Price$16.99$2.99 — better
Rating4.0 (220 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews38.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings220 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
Best chart rank#172 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS12.4 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSteinberg Media Technologies GmbHSimone Saleri

Bugs and requests

Cubase iC Pro

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • Odd behavior with Cubase 14?
  • Crashes on iphone
  • This was great but now crashes upon opening
  • Funktioniert leider nicht
  • Crashes on iphone
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  • This was great but now crashes upon opening
  • Funktioniert leider nicht

Requested features

3 requests
  • Keyboard and chord pad triggers
  • Bars/beat display on the timeline ruler
  • Sélection des pistes pour permettre de travailler en déporté

Db Meter Pro for Watch

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Cubase iC Pro

No in-app purchases

None

Db Meter Pro for Watch

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cubase iC Pro free?
Cubase iC Pro costs $16.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Db Meter Pro for Watch free?
Db Meter Pro for Watch costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Cubase iC Pro or Db Meter Pro for Watch have ads?
Neither Cubase iC Pro nor Db Meter Pro for Watch shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cubase iC Pro or Db Meter Pro for Watch?
Cubase iC Pro ships an update every 2 months, and Db Meter Pro for Watch every 5 weeks. Most recently, Cubase iC Pro was updated on November 1, 2026 and Db Meter Pro for Watch on October 24, 2026.

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