Comparison

PCSA vs Decibel Reader

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

Head to head
About

PCSA

Features
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Features : User Friendly Live Tracking Send Command using TCP Live Speed, Static and offline time Manage GPS device Information Traffic and satellite layer Report & Playback Push Notification

About

Decibel Reader

Measure ambient noise levels with real-time readings, tracking minimum, average, and maximum decibels. Offers calibration for accuracy and a dark mode for comfortable viewing. This tool helps you understand your sound environment.

Highlights
  • Real-time decibel measurement
  • Calibration for accuracy
  • Track min, average, and max noise levels
  • Dark mode for low-light use
  • Simple and intuitive interface
Features
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Introducing Decibel Reader, a handy tool for measuring noise levels quickly and easily. Easy to Use Our simple design makes using our app a breeze. Just open it up and get real-time noise levels right away. Calibration feature Calibrate the meter for more accurate readings. Track Noise Levels See how quiet or loud it is around you. Our app shows you the lowest, average, and highest noise levels. Easy on the Eyes Enjoy our app even at night with our dark mode. It's smooth, modern, and easy on the eyes. Here to Help Got questions? Email us. We're ready to help you. Decibel Reader isn't just a noise meter. It's a trusty tool for knowing how much noise there is around you, whether at work, outdoors, or at home. Try Decibel Reader. Monitoring noise has never been this easy. Download it today. Decibel Reader is free. You can use it forever, at no cost. However, Decibel Reader does offer premium features for its subscribers. If you decide to purchase an upgrade, you can unlock additional features, i.e. remove ads and enable change description feature. Terms of Use: https://kociapp.github.io/Decibel-Reader/term-of-use Privacy Policy: https://kociapp.github.io/Decibel-Reader/privacy-policy

Screenshots

PCSA4 screens
Decibel Reader3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PCSA at none against Decibel Reader's 6. PCSA also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.1 vs 16.0). On price and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Decibel Reader sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. PCSA asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
PCSA versus Decibel Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPCSADecibel Reader
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.5 (24 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—80.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—24 — better
Update frequency—Every 2 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.1 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTamilarasan KannanAndy Sutanto

In-app purchases

None

PCSA

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Decibel Reader

Subscriptions5
  • Decibel Meter Pro - 1 Week$3.997 Days
  • Decibel Meter Pro - 1 Month$7.991 Month
  • Sound Level Meter - 6 Months$19.996 Months
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  • Noise Level Meter - 1 Year$29.991 Year
  • Decibel Meter Pro - 1Y 23 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • dB Meter Pro$49.99

Questions

Is PCSA free?
PCSA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Decibel Reader free?
Decibel Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PCSA or Decibel Reader have ads?
Decibel Reader shows ads; PCSA does not.

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