Comparison

dB vs B

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

Head to head
About

dB

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
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How loud is it right now? dB-Meter turns your iPhone into a clear and easy-to-read sound level meter. This completely rebuilt version combines the familiar retro style of the original app with a modern digital measurement view. TWO VIEWS, ONE MEASUREMENT • Classic analog gauges in the original retro design • Modern digital view with animated dB display • Live VU meter with peak indication • Smooth 30-second history graph EVERY IMPORTANT VALUE AT A GLANCE • Current sound level in dB • Slowly moving average • Session minimum and maximum • Peak value with optional peak hold • Fast or smooth needle response • Reset the current measurement session Use it to compare sound levels at home, in the office, on the go, or while listening to music. A CLASSIC, REBUILT dB-Meter first launched more than 13 years ago and has been downloaded over 200,000 times. Version 2.0 was rebuilt for current iPhones without losing the character of the original. AVAILABLE IN 18 LANGUAGES The app language can be changed directly in the app, independently of the system language. Note: Measurements are based on the microphone of your device and are intended as an approximate reference. The app is not a calibrated or certified sound level meter and must not be used for official occupational safety measurements.

About

B

Features
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B-ONE是一款能够远程控制Wi-Fi 行车记录仪进行相关操作的应用: 1. Wi-Fi 高速直连 2.现场视频预览 3.视频实时回放观看 4.已录制视频下载 5.视频管理 6.一键抓拍 7.行车记录仪设置:密码设置, 声音设置(开启/关闭录像声音, 系统默认静音记录), 重力感应灵敏度设置, 视频记录时长设置等.

Screenshots

dB4 screens
B4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: B at 13.0 against dB's 16.0. 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level
dB versus B: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterdBB
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB95 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKurenz Music GbRShanghai Hon Cho International Trade Co., Ltd.

In-app purchases

None

dB

No in-app purchases

None

B

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is dB free?
dB is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is B free?
B is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do dB or B have ads?
Neither dB nor B shows ads.
Which is updated more often, dB or B?
dB ships an update every 5 months, and B every 5 months. Most recently, dB was updated on October 23, 2026 and B on October 25, 2026.

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