Comparison

dB Sound Meter vs OpeNoise

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

Head to head
About

dB Sound Meter

Measure sound volume with your device's microphone. Offers a simple interface with visual graphics, playback, and detailed analysis of recorded sounds. Includes explanations for decibel levels.

Highlights
  • Measure sound volume
  • Simple user interface
  • FFT viewer and frequency meter
  • Playback recorded sound
  • Detailed data analysis
  • Explainable decibel quotes
  • 0 to 120 dB+ range
Features
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Measure the volume of sounds or noises using your iPhone or iPod. Easy to use, useful and powerful. Simple user interface without complicated graphs, numbers popping up on your screen. With 2 separate views to make it easy to use. Just press the rec. button and start measure your sounds. With extra features such as FFT viewer and frequency meter, plus you can stop the recoding whenever you feel like, as well playback the recorded sound. Separate view to see in detail your recorded data, including max input, max peak, bass, and power intensity. It doesn’t matter if you don’t know what 100dB means for each recording result there is an explainable quotes based on your values where you can compare in real time the decibels levels. Free to use. Does not require any unnecessary device permissions. Features: 1. Visual graphics while playing and measurement 3. Shows average decibels 4. 0 to 120 dB+ range 5. Fast meter response 6. Usage of microphone. 7. Headphones with microphone compatible 8. Playback of the recorded sound 9. Low pass input/bass, power intensity, max input and max peak 10. Different quotes based on the sound level Even though we have tried our best to make the app as accurate as possible, this app is intended for entertainment purposes only Any feedback is much appreciated so please get in touch with us :) Find out more on our website: https://db-app.itcarst.com/ Thank you for using Decibel Sound Meter, iTCarst Team

About

OpeNoise

This application measures real-time sound pressure levels, displaying minimum and maximum values. It offers advanced analysis like third octave and FFT, with options to save data, calibrate, and share measurements with a community. Note: it is not intended for professional use.

Highlights
  • Real-time A-weighted sound pressure level measurement
  • Minimum and maximum level tracking
  • Third octave and FFT analysis
  • Data saving in text file
  • Calibration functionality
  • Measurements displayed on a map
  • Community sharing of calibration and measurements
Features
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OpeNoise is a real-time noise level meter. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS: - Real-time A-weighted sound pressure level measurement - Minimum and maximum level - Third octave and FFT analysis - Data saving in text file - Calibration - Displaying measurements on a map - Metadata compilation - Sharing calibration and measurements with the OpeNoise community TERM OF USE This app is not intended for professional use, it does not necessarily guarantee an accurate noise measurement. Since each device has a different response to noise, a comparison with a professional noise level meter in the measurement dynamic range is required. The utilization of the app requires adequate technical knowledge and skill; an extemporary measurement might not be correct. The calibrations and measurements sent to the OpeNoise community will be used for statistical purposes only and cannot be used in any way to verify compliance with legal limits. CREDITS Developers: Arpa Piemonte (Regional Agency for the Protection of the Environment of Piedmont - Italy - www.arpa.piemonte.it). The code is open source under GNU v.2 license or later, the code is on GitHub: https://github.com/Arpapiemonte/ KEYWORDS noise level meter, level, sound, noise, measure, measurement, dB, db, dBA, dB(A), decibel

Screenshots

dB Sound Meter4 screens
OpeNoise4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: OpeNoise at 86% against dB Sound Meter's 18%. OpeNoise also leads on rating (4.0 vs 2.0) and ratings volume (4 vs 1). dB Sound Meter's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

OpeNoise holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 18% of dB Sound Meter's written reviews are positive against 86% of OpeNoise's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

dB Sound Meter ships an update every 4 months, OpeNoise every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
dB Sound Meter versus OpeNoise: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterdB Sound MeterOpeNoise
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (1 ratings)4.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews18.2% of reviews85.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings14 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperItCarstArpa Piemonte

Customer experience

dB Sound Meter

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive18.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative81.8%

OpeNoise

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%

In-app purchases

None

dB Sound Meter

No in-app purchases

None

OpeNoise

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is dB Sound Meter free?
dB Sound Meter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is OpeNoise free?
OpeNoise is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, dB Sound Meter or OpeNoise?
OpeNoise is rated higher. dB Sound Meter averages 2.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while OpeNoise averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.
Do dB Sound Meter or OpeNoise have ads?
Neither dB Sound Meter nor OpeNoise shows ads.
Which is updated more often, dB Sound Meter or OpeNoise?
dB Sound Meter ships an update every 4 months, and OpeNoise every 7 months. Most recently, dB Sound Meter was updated on September 17, 2026 and OpeNoise on October 13, 2026.

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