Comparison

dB vs DigiCoraize

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ€” 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 โ€ข Classic analog gauges in the original retro design โ€ข Modern digital view with animated dB display โ€ข Live VU meter with peak indication โ€ข Smooth 30-second history graph EVERY IMPORTANT VALUE AT A GLANCE โ€ข Current sound level in dB โ€ข Slowly moving average โ€ข Session minimum and maximum โ€ข Peak value with optional peak hold โ€ข Fast or smooth needle response โ€ข 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

DigiCoraize

Features
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Audio Digital Visualizer Visualizes sound from the smartphone's microphone in real time. You can also customize the colors using the theme feature. You can also use it in demo mode without using the microphone.

Screenshots

dB4 screens
DigiCoraize4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: dB at none against DigiCoraize's shown. DigiCoraize's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

dB ships an update every 5 months, DigiCoraize fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 5 level
dB versus DigiCoraize: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterdBDigiCoraize
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews40.0% of reviewsโ€”
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsFortnightly โ€” better
AdsNo โ€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeโ€”
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS16.015.1 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size6 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKurenz Music GbRtadashi endo

In-app purchases

None

dB

No in-app purchases

None

DigiCoraize

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is dB free?
dB is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DigiCoraize free?
DigiCoraize is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do dB or DigiCoraize have ads?
DigiCoraize shows ads; dB does not.
Which is updated more often, dB or DigiCoraize?
dB ships an update every 5 months, and DigiCoraize fortnightly. Most recently, dB was updated on November 10, 2026 and DigiCoraize on November 5, 2026.

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