Comparison

dB vs WiFi Sonar

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

WiFi Sonar

Features
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WiFi Sonar is the ultimate network analysis tool for your iPhone. Discover all devices connected to your WiFi network, monitor bandwidth usage, detect security vulnerabilities, and optimize your network performance. KEY FEATURES: NETWORK SCANNER - Fast and accurate device discovery on your local network - Identify devices by IP address, MAC address, and manufacturer - Detect new and unknown devices instantly - Mark trusted devices and get alerts for new connections - View device details including hostname and open ports PING MONITOR - Real-time latency tracking with visual graphs - Monitor connection quality to any host - Track min, max, average ping and jitter - Packet loss detection - Connection quality rating (Excellent, Good, Fair, Poor) SPEED TEST - Measure download and upload speeds - Track ping latency - View test history and compare results - Monitor average speeds over time BANDWIDTH MONITOR - Real-time bandwidth monitoring - Track device activity on your network - Identify bandwidth-heavy devices - Live speed graphs NETWORK TOPOLOGY - Visual network map showing all connections - See how devices connect to your router - Identify device types (router, computer, phone, camera, smart home) IP LOOKUP - Look up any public IP address - Get geolocation information (country, city, region) - Find ISP and organization details HIDDEN CAMERA DETECTOR - Detect hidden cameras using your phone's camera - Scan for infrared (IR) LEDs used in spy cameras - Tips for thorough room scanning SECURITY FEATURES - Port scanning to detect open services - Security risk assessment for each device - Security score for network devices - Identify potentially risky devices NETWORK TOOLS - Traceroute: see every hop to a destination with latency - Whois lookup for domains and IP addresses - Bluetooth scanner with tracker warnings (AirTag, SmartTag, Tile) - Router admin page shortcut - Export the device list as CSV ADDITIONAL FEATURES - IP camera live streaming support - Device location tagging (Living Room, Bedroom, Kitchen, etc.) - Multi-language support (English, Turkish, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Arabic) - Dark modern UI design with RTL language support WiFi Sonar helps you understand and secure your home network. Whether you're a network administrator, security-conscious user, or just curious about what's connected to your WiFi, this app provides all the tools you need. Download WiFi Sonar now and take control of your network!

Screenshots

dB4 screens
WiFi Sonar4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: dB at none against WiFi Sonar's shown. WiFi Sonar'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, WiFi Sonar fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 5 level
dB versus WiFi Sonar: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterdBWiFi Sonar
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews39.4% of reviewsโ€”
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsFortnightly โ€” better
AdsNo โ€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeโ€”
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS16.015.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size6 MB62 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKurenz Music GbRMurat Butun

In-app purchases

None

dB

No in-app purchases

None

WiFi Sonar

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is dB free?
dB is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is WiFi Sonar free?
WiFi Sonar is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do dB or WiFi Sonar have ads?
WiFi Sonar shows ads; dB does not.
Which is updated more often, dB or WiFi Sonar?
dB ships an update every 5 months, and WiFi Sonar fortnightly. Most recently, dB was updated on October 16, 2026 and WiFi Sonar on October 8, 2026.

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