Comparison

PV vs Sound dB detector

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

Head to head
About

PV

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The App is designed for customer to do self-checking on the solar modules and make records of the relevant data. 1. Customer can query the module information through the App no matter modules are purchased directly or from a dealer. 2. Customer can make queries after they get qualification of the enterprise. 3. It is convenient for customers to quickly judge the status of modules and accurately collect relevant information

About

Sound dB detector

Features
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Is the noise around you actually dangerous? SoundGuard turns your phone's microphone into a real-time hearing-health monitor โ€” so you know when to turn it down, step back, or grab hearing protection, before the damage is done. LIVE DECIBEL METER See your ambient sound level update in real time on a clear, color-coded gauge โ€” from Safe (green) all the way to Instant Injury Risk (deep purple). No more guessing whether a concert, a job site, or your neighbor's power tools are actually harmful. KNOW YOUR SAFE EXPOSURE TIME Every reading comes with plain-language context: what the level is comparable to, and how long you can safely stay in it based on established occupational hearing-health guidance (OSHA-style exchange rate). At 100 dB, that might be 2 hours. At 120 dB, it's seconds. TRACK YOUR NOISE DOSE SoundGuard doesn't just look at the instant reading โ€” it accumulates your exposure over the session, the same way professional noise dosimeters do. Watch your daily "noise dose" build up, with clear warnings at 50%, 80%, 100%, and beyond. SESSION HISTORY & CHARTS Every session is saved locally, with peak dB, average dB, duration, and a dB-over-time chart so you can review exactly how loud your day really was. YOUR PRIVACY, PROTECTED SoundGuard never records or uploads audio. All analysis happens on your device in real time โ€” only the calculated decibel value is ever stored. No accounts, no cloud, no ads. WHO IT'S FOR โ€ข Concertgoers and musicians protecting their hearing โ€ข Parents checking if a nursery, toy, or event is too loud for kids โ€ข Workers and hobbyists around power tools or machinery โ€ข Anyone curious (or concerned) about noise in daily life Please note: phone microphones aren't calibrated sound level meters. Sound dB detector readings are estimates that vary by device and should be used as a general guide, not a precise measurement โ€” consult a professional audiologist for medical concerns. SoundGuard โ€” because your hearing doesn't come back.

Screenshots

PV4 screens
Sound dB detector4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: PV at 11.0 against Sound dB detector's 16.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
PV versus Sound dB detector: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPVSound dB detector
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 โ€” better16.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size33 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTrina Solar Co., Ltd.Kere Tech

In-app purchases

None

PV

No in-app purchases

None

Sound dB detector

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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