dB vs DIXON01
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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)
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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.
DIXON01
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DIXON - Bluetooth Audio Controller Control your DIXON audio device with this intuitive app. Features: Multi-source Input: Switch between BT, USB/TF, AUX, and FM modes Audio Control: Adjust music volume, microphone/guitar levels Equalizer: Bass and Treble adjustment with 6 sound effects (Normal, Classic, POP, Rock, Jazz, Vocal Booster) LED Modes: Customize colors and effects (Music, Breathe, Random, Mellow, Rainbow, Magic) FM Radio: Auto-scan and preset favorite stations (87.5-108.0MHz) Mic/Guitar Mode: Toggle between microphone and guitar input Enjoy premium audio control with DIXON!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: DIXON01 at 3 against dB's 1. DIXON01 also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | dB | DIXON01 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.3 (18 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 18 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kurenz Music GbR | Foshan Nanhai District Suofei Electronics Co.,Ltd. |
In-app purchases
dB
No in-app purchases
DIXON01
No in-app purchases
