# dB vs Branch Pipe Layouts

The clearest difference is price: dB at Free against Branch Pipe Layouts's $2.99. Branch Pipe Layouts's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 16.0). On ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

dB is free to download; Branch Pipe Layouts costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

## The numbers

| Metric | dB | Branch Pipe Layouts |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | — |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 6 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kurenz Music GbR](https://appshunter.io/developer/544695186) | [Imran Pinjara](https://appshunter.io/developer/1484488781) |

## What reviewers say

### dB

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/db-meter/id635309215)

This application measures sound pressure levels in decibels using a retro-style design. It displays both average and peak levels in real-time, with digital readouts alongside analog meters.

**Highlights:** Measures sound pressure in decibels (dB), Retro-style analog display, Real-time average and peak level readings, Digital value readout, High-frequency sampling (44.1 kHz)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Branch Pipe Layouts

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/branch-pipe-layouts/id1490378800)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is dB free?

dB is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Branch Pipe Layouts free?

Branch Pipe Layouts costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Do dB or Branch Pipe Layouts have ads?

Neither dB nor Branch Pipe Layouts shows ads.

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