Comparison

Decibel Meter A+ vs Lumen

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

Head to head
About

Decibel Meter A+

This app measures and analyzes environmental noise in real time, providing accurate dB levels and statistical data. It features a simple interface for detecting subtle noises, with recording and sharing capabilities to manage noise data effectively and promote a safer environment.

Highlights
  • Real-time dB level monitoring
  • Environmental noise analysis
  • Noise measurement recording
  • Data sharing capabilities
  • Intuitive user interface
  • Statistical data generation
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Measure, record, and track noise over time. Decibel Meter A+ lets you measure surrounding noise in real time while recording the actual sound. Monitor noise levels, save recordings, and review your noise data by date. Keep a record of noise. Whether you want to monitor recurring noise at home, check apartment noise, or keep track of your surroundings, Decibel Meter A+ helps you document when and how loud the noise occurs. Review your noise history. Check recorded noise data by date and review changes in noise levels over time. Easily find and manage recordings from previous measurements. Save only the important moments. When a long recording contains a specific noise event, you can save the relevant section separately. Keep the parts you need without having to manage the entire recording. Designed for long-term monitoring. Use Decibel Meter A+ for extended noise monitoring at home, in apartments, offices, workplaces, or other environments where keeping track of surrounding noise is important. Measure. Record. Save. Track. Decibel Meter A+ gives you a simple way to monitor environmental noise and keep a record of the sounds around you.

About

Lumen

Features
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Lumen is a camera that doesn't hide its values. EV, ISO, shutter, focus and white balance are on screen as numbers, always — and one tap locks all of them. Recompose without your exposure drifting. ■ Precise colour — free Temperature in Kelvin and green↔magenta tint, together, on one two-axis pad. A precision the competition doesn't offer. In Lumen it's free. ■ It won't die at the decisive moment Survives incoming calls and thermal throttling. Shoots from the volume button. Launches straight from the Lock Screen. All of that is free too. ■ Free, forever Auto shooting · EV compensation · tap to focus · two-axis white balance · lens switching · histogram · grid · level · burst · volume shutter · Lock Screen launch · photo library · the basic editor ■ Lumen Pro · Manual mode — ISO, shutter, focus · One-tap lock — every value at once · RAW · DNG · RAW+JPEG · Video — 4K, interval, time-lapse · All 22 filters + the full editor (with tone curve) ■ Privacy Lumen contains no networking code at all. No servers, no accounts, no analytics, no ads, no tracking. Nothing you shoot or configure ever leaves your iPhone. —— Lumen Pro is an auto-renewing subscription after a one-month free trial, or a one-time lifetime purchase. Cancel anytime.

Screenshots

Decibel Meter A+4 screens
Lumen4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Lumen at none against Decibel Meter A+'s shown. Decibel Meter A+'s advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, in-app purchases 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 Meter A+ sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Lumen sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
Decibel Meter A+ versus Lumen: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDecibel Meter A+Lumen
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews89.5% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB3 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperBO YOUNG PARKJI HOON LEE

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Decibel Meter A+

One-time3
  • Remove Ads$0.99
  • Coffee for App Developers$1.99
  • Coffee + Cake for App Devs$3.99
3 purchases

Lumen

Subscriptions2
  • Lumen Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Lumen Pro Yearly$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lumen Pro Lifetime$34.99

Questions

Is Decibel Meter A+ free?
Decibel Meter A+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lumen free?
Lumen is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Decibel Meter A+ or Lumen have ads?
Decibel Meter A+ shows ads; Lumen does not.

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