Comparison

dB vs TallyTap

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

TallyTap

Features
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TallyTap помогает считать любые повторяющиеся действия: упражнения, ряды, предметы, посетителей, привычки и многое другое. Возможности: • большой и удобный счётчик; • настройка цели и шага изменения; • сохранение результатов с датой и временем; • простая статистика по истории; • тактильный отклик; • аккуратный тёмный интерфейс; • работа полностью офлайн. TallyTap не требует регистрации, не показывает рекламу и не собирает персональные данные.

Screenshots

dB4 screens
TallyTap3 screens

Verdict

The call

dB and TallyTap are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
dB versus TallyTap: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterdBTallyTap
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews39.4% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 5 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKurenz Music GbRMarina Suhhareva

In-app purchases

None

dB

No in-app purchases

None

TallyTap

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is dB free?
dB is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TallyTap free?
TallyTap is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do dB or TallyTap have ads?
Neither dB nor TallyTap shows ads.

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