Comparison

dB Sound Meter vs dBMeter

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

dBMeter

This application precisely measures sound intensity in real time using your device's microphone. It displays minimum, maximum, and average decibel levels, offers a noise-time graph, and allows for microphone calibration. The tool is ideal for monitoring ambient noise in various environments and exporting data for analysis.

Highlights
  • Real-time decibel measurement
  • Min, max, and average values
  • Noise-time graph
  • Microphone calibration
  • Background operation
  • CSV data export
  • Timer option
Features
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dBMeter is a powerful and precise noise level meter (decibel meter) that measures sound intensity in real time using your iPhone’s microphone. - Main features • Real-time sound level measurement (dB). • Displays min, max, and average values. • Noise-time graph for detailed analysis. • Microphone calibration for accurate readings. • Works in background or screen-off mode. • CSV export for reports and data analysis. • Timer option. • Light and dark themes. • Optimized for iPhone and iPad. - Ideal for: • Monitoring ambient noise at home, work, or events. • Checking traffic, music, or machinery noise levels. • Musicians, engineers, teachers, and professionals. - Reliable, simple, and accurate — monitor your sound environment anywhere.

Screenshots

dB Sound Meter4 screens
dBMeter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: dBMeter at 67% against dB Sound Meter's 18%. dBMeter also leads on rating (3.6 vs 2.0) and ratings volume (8 vs 1). dB Sound Meter's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, update cadence, 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

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

dBMeter holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: dBMeter has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 18% of dB Sound Meter's written reviews are positive against 67% of dBMeter's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

dB Sound Meter ships an update every 4 months, dBMeter every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
dB Sound Meter versus dBMeter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterdB Sound MeterdBMeter
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (1 ratings)3.6 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews18.2% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings18 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperItCarstRamon Palacios Saez

Customer experience

dB Sound Meter

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

dBMeter

All ratings7 ratings
Positive57.1%
Neutral14.3%
Negative28.6%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral16.7%
Negative16.7%

In-app purchases

None

dB Sound Meter

No in-app purchases

None

dBMeter

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is dB Sound Meter free?
dB Sound Meter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is dBMeter free?
dBMeter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, dB Sound Meter or dBMeter?
dBMeter is rated higher. dB Sound Meter averages 2.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while dBMeter averages 3.6 from 8 ratings.
Do dB Sound Meter or dBMeter have ads?
dBMeter shows ads; dB Sound Meter does not.
Which is updated more often, dB Sound Meter or dBMeter?
dB Sound Meter ships an update every 4 months, and dBMeter every 3 months. Most recently, dB Sound Meter was updated on September 17, 2026 and dBMeter on October 20, 2026.

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